How to Get Out of Autistic Burnout #autism

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[adelarsen]

This is the best autism education channel. Thank you.

[shadeeldridge]

Currently in burnout, or depression (likely both can't really tell) going through about every major life change you can think of. I'm 20 years old, still can't drive and public transportation is absolutely laughable and unsafe where I live. I just left my boyfriend of 4 years because of said burnout (we are still close friends, it's really painful and complicated. We talk all the time but he's a state away now) he would drive me everywhere but I was the only one working. We had our own apartment but I was under a lot of stress and pressure I wasn't ready for. I didn't want to leave but I was getting physically sick from said burnout and constant stress. Both of our mental health's were down right awful (with maybe a small pinch of light substance abuse..). Left my job that I really liked because of it all. I live with family now and due to even MORE complicated circumstances my mom takes care of my grandpa and my aunt is back with her shitty emotionally abusive husband. All in the same house. He's a walking sensory and moral nightmare.

Basically this comment is just an over-share and cry for help for anyone who might know how to get out of this situation, while dealing with the exhaustion of burnout..

[Indifferent]

Aye Aye Aye... I didn't know I would be called out like this today.

[tanjameijer]

Currently in autistic burnout. Thank you for making this video, I really needed to hear this. ❤

[sophiegolden]

I rest and sleep all the day, that was awesome 😊 I needed it to continue

[withheldformyprotection]

Safe people?! Where do I find these mythical creatures?

[playingwithkittycat]

Eureka moment! Thank you. Sincerely, thank you.

[mauhu]

I don't have the flexibility for that because of school. Work takes me ages, taking a break isn't really possible.

[myautisticprism]

One challenge is accepting that burnout is happening. Seems like I have been at some level of this, or teetering on the edge for over 4 years. The following things have held me in place during this time:
1. Financial obligation to my family as a parent.
2. Moral obligation to my students as a teacher (years 11-13, so they are exam students).
3. Desire to succeed.
4. A self-critical ableist inner dialogue.
5. Struggling to internalise and reconcile with an official ASC diagnosis 14 months ago.

This combination of external and internal demands have become a deadlock to the soul.

Started trying to talk with people, it's been challenging to trust, to show 'weakness' and to admit it to myself too.

Have almost had a full on 'meltdown' at work twice in the past fortnight. Normally these can be delayed to a 'safe space' later in the day. The second time, it became necessary to excuse myself, get out of the classroom, find an emergency stairwell (most isolated space I could find), sit and breathe, eyes closed to help shut out the world. Was so damn close to losing it totally. Not good.

And yet I allow the deadlock to continue.

[JUPITER]

You're a safe person. Thank you. 🙏

[nancyzehr]

burnout!
i realize i have to make it like christmas break. its hard, tho, w my mind yelling at me.

[RyDaMoOnline]

I've been at a stage where I'm burnt out everyday because of my kids, for the past 4 years. My safe person is my wife, she has MS, she can't physically keep doing everything by herself.

How do I take a break from my kids? How do I ask my safe person for help?

I get so bad now that I don't even talk to my wife about it anymore.

I was diagnosed a few weeks ago.

[soniczforever]

I moved to an accommodation that does not respect autism and personal space wanting to intrude in bedroom and go in bedroom. Situated in a walled off location I became very depressed in short order and im now trying to move out. I refuse to talk now.

[ashleytuttle]

I cant afford basics like food right now. So resting feel impossible

[elviiralehtonen]

But I CANT FEEL AT EASE!??? However hard I try, I constantly have this feeling in my chest and legs and WHOLE BPDY. it's like a pressure that hurts and feels awful

[-Ray_Moon-]

My issue is that I’ve been stuck in burnout since exams last year and never really recovered. I can’t cut classes and I don’t have the time between college days or energy to do proper self care

[AutisticAthena]

My safe person lives in Texas and only visits Michigan every four to six months... All the rest of them are dead.

[ampleyfly]

So, what is meant by "bit by bit"? Over a day? A week? How do I know? My problem is I don't notice the energy drain until it's too late, so how do I know when it's OK to add more?

[Fruityflootloops]

I wish I could but I’ve got 23.5 credits this semester and 2 jobs

[TheUnlearningProject]

But I have college deadlines to meet 😭😭😭