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'''Autistic burnout''' is a state of physical and mental fatigue that shares several of its symptoms with [[clinical depression]]. It is often caused by the prolonged exhaustive process of [[Masking|masking]], stress, poor nutrition, and chaotic life changes. | '''Autistic burnout''' is a state of physical and mental fatigue that shares several of its symptoms with [[Depression|clinical depression]]. It is often caused by the prolonged exhaustive process of [[Masking|masking]], stress, poor nutrition, and chaotic life changes. | ||
Burnout can last from a few days to years, and, of course, manifests differently for each individual. | Burnout can last from a few days to years, and, of course, manifests differently for each individual. | ||
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* Loss of skills (verbal, social, and others) | * Loss of skills (verbal, social, and others) | ||
* Loss of motivation | * Loss of motivation | ||
* Poorer executive function (ability to switch and engage on tasks) | * Poorer [[Executive_dysfunction|executive function]] (ability to switch and engage on tasks) | ||
* Physical and mental fatigue | * Physical and mental fatigue | ||
* Sense of emptiness, pointlessness | * Sense of emptiness, pointlessness | ||
* Higher emotional sensitivity | * Higher emotional sensitivity | ||
* Higher sensorial sensitivity | * Higher [[Sensory sensitivity|sensorial sensitivity]] | ||
== Dealing with burnout == | == Dealing with burnout == | ||
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* Reduction of stress sources | * Reduction of stress sources | ||
** Reduction of schedules | ** Reduction of schedules | ||
** Falling back into a routine | ** Falling back into a [[Routine|routine]] | ||
** Alone time | ** [[Alone time]] | ||
** Reduced (and comfortable) sensory environments / quiet time | ** Reduced (and comfortable) sensory environments / quiet time | ||
* Engaging with [[Special interest|special interests]] | * Engaging with [[Special interest|special interests]] | ||
* Reduction (elimination, if possible) of [[Masking|masking]] | * Reduction (elimination, if possible) of [[Masking|masking]] | ||
* [[Stimming]] | * [[Stimming]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:40, 23 August 2022
Autistic burnout is a state of physical and mental fatigue that shares several of its symptoms with clinical depression. It is often caused by the prolonged exhaustive process of masking, stress, poor nutrition, and chaotic life changes.
Burnout can last from a few days to years, and, of course, manifests differently for each individual.
Effects of burnout[edit]
(Non-exhaustive list)
- Loss of skills (verbal, social, and others)
- Loss of motivation
- Poorer executive function (ability to switch and engage on tasks)
- Physical and mental fatigue
- Sense of emptiness, pointlessness
- Higher emotional sensitivity
- Higher sensorial sensitivity
Dealing with burnout[edit]
Burnout is often tackled with some quality autistic self-care.
- Reduction of stress sources
- Reduction of schedules
- Falling back into a routine
- Alone time
- Reduced (and comfortable) sensory environments / quiet time
- Engaging with special interests
- Reduction (elimination, if possible) of masking
- Stimming
