Autistic Meltdown vs Autistic Burnout - The Different Causes & Strategies

Hi! I'm Orion Kelly and I'm Autistic. On this video I explore the differences between #autistic burnout and Autistic meltdowns. Plus, I share my key strategies to avoid both from my lived experiences as an #actuallyautistic person. #orionkelly #autism #autismsigns #whatautismfeelslike #asd

⏱ Index:
00:00 - Meltdowns vs burnout
01:12 - Definitions
02:45 - Causes
08:08 - How they feel
14:56 - Strategies for avoid both

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[coal.sparks]

As a woman, I've learned to value the safety of the bathroom. You lock the door and are alone to unmask and make weird faces or shake or cry or whatever. Burnout for me is just "I can't." I can't discuss, I can't engage, I can't cope, I can't deal with that one more thing or the sad commercial on TV or the fact that the battery in my electric toothbrush is dead. And if some well-meaning soul should recommend I go for a walk to help with my stress levels? Well, let's just say that I won't take it well!

[amberjean]

I find it so difficult to tell the difference between depressed and burnt out. However what you described deffinately is how I've been feeling (burnt out). It just feels like such a massive effort to do even fun things.

[cory]

When burnt on it feels like I'll never come out of it. And like you said, lost all of my skills and passions. Inability to perform in all aspects of life and no sight of a horizon where things are fun again.

[jelliemish]

This reminded me in a big way that I am actually still in an autistic burnout and am demanding too much of myself. Thanks, your videos are very helpful!

[chrishopkins]

I came across these videos a week ago. I've hardly slept since. My neice was diagnosed autistic 2 years ago and I didn't believe it because I thought all the things she was going through was normal. Now I'm recalling my childhood and looking at all my behaviours as an adult and I realise that nonverbal autism isn't all autism as I thought when I was younger. I feel like I've missed a huge part of my life.

[janiethecraftprincess]

Thank you so much for this! I am 65 years old and was diagnosed about 8 years ago (along with my son and granddaughter), and I am still learning about myself. A disaster has happened in my life blew off my house, ceiling fell in, etc....and changed my life and took away my routines and I'm living in a travel trailer and fighting with the insurance company. Autistic meltdown and burnout big time. I tried explaining this to someone yesterday and just couldn't. I'm so glad I found your video and sent the link to this person so that YOU can explain it to them. I can't thank you enough. (new subbie)

[jimmyh]

Omg 😱 you have just described exactly what I've been going through.i thought it was just add, I've spent 4 day's in a psych ward that I put myself in..and still noone can help me..

[ashley]

This has been a huge lightbulb for me. My youngest and I are learning about our autism together, and so many of these specific things we’ve both done have context now. I’m tearing up watching -Thank you!

[whitneymason]

Thanks for breaking this down and detangling it. I know I go through meltdowns, shutdowns and burnouts but I always get mixed up. Great resource!

[winternightmarecrochet]

Ahhhh that is so true. I feel like I don't remember and can't use any of my art history knowledge anymore. I just seem to completely have lost it 😵. For context, I've been experiencing a very long burn out, that I feel like has developped in severe depression, for 5 years, more or less.

This is a very good video and I appreciate it so much 🖤

[lisaweinmeyer]

Sometimes, videos resonate with me, other times with my son.(26) This video helped me to understand, that he is communicating the only way he can when he grunts or sighs. He is not being rude, that is all he can muster, at the time.

[sedayerli]

My husband was diagnosed with autism a few years ago. A difficult situation. But we've worked hard and are working on it. As someone who has lived closely with each and every one of what you have said, I think you have touched upon the correct points. Thank you very much for your sharing.

[camerafishingcountry]

Wow! I didn't even connect my gut issues with burnout but hearing that was like an omg moment.
Thanks for these videos- I'm learning a lot and feeling better about things.

[elizabethwales]

Thanks Orion. It means the world to me to hear another Autistic person describe things that I have experienced my entire 60 years of life and never understood. Love your work ❤

[jimmyh]

Spot on 👍💯🙏yes cave man..run down..cant do anything..some gut issues..forget all your skills.. confusion.. useless..paceing.. misplacing things..dont care about eating.. overwhelming..just want to be alone in a dark quiet room..or outside at night when everything is quiet...self medicating with substance's like alcohol, cigarettes anthing to numb your senses until you pass out just so you could sleep..its really hard..

[barrielynn]

This is the best description of these things I have found. Thank you.

[jennifergauthier]

I feel like I've been in and out of autistic burnout for years - since having my children especially. And yes, the changes of routine - especially during this never ending pandemic - have triggered both burnout and meltdowns galore. Interestingly, I find it a little easier to identify what triggers meltdowns, but harder to pin point an encroaching burnout... As usual, you give us lots of food for thought 💗 I never thought of increased anxiety being a lead up to burnout!

[rabbadidi]

I live on my own and meltdowns cause self harm. I'm trying to see the red flags but they're hard to see

[kathiarledge]

Thankyou. I see that the sudden surprising rants that my daughter (age 49) aims at me are autistic meltdowns. Several times a week. All I can do is to give her a glare, be silent and leave the room. It is making me sick. No conversation is safe.

[martinhughes]

So helpful as always Orion! Thank you for making such good content. My whole family is benefiting - we do appreciate you.