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autistic burnout

  1. Beanfinity

    Overbearing parent or am I being too selfish? halp

    Here's the heart of the issue: I really need time alone, as in I don't even want to be contacted or asked how I am doing or anything. I only have the energy to text with a few friends, and that's on a very irregular basis (which they are all totally fine with. I can go days without responding...
  2. Lorelei528

    Burnout and breakup

    Hi all. I am brand spanking new here. My bf of 5+ years is non diagnosed and I have recently realized he is on the spectrum and is experiencing burnout. I realized the night of the day he sent his last message to me. He has cut off all contact but has also said he will reach out (twice in one...
  3. C

    Sustaining passion for a Writing Project with Autism and Suspected ADHD?

    Even this forum post feels exhausting to start writing and is giving me a slight headache, which I guess is one sign of where I’m at. I don’t have an official ADHD Diagnosis. However, I do have Autism, and am on an NHS Waiting List for an ADHD Assessment. I have lots of passions in my life, but...
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    • Thread
    • adhd adhd and asd autistic burnout burn-out concentration creativity interest obsession special interest writing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Obsessions and Interests
  4. Hotwire

    Newbie to here

    Hi, I'm not sure how I got here. I have pro diagnosed classic autism and ADHD. I did reach a burnout phase after the death of my older brother and "regressed" a ton. I can't even mask effectively anymore and many of my old stims came back strong. He literally made the world bearable for me in...
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    • Thread
    • adhd adhd and asd autistic burnout brother masking newbie regression
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  5. S

    autistic burnout + heartbreak

    ciao ciao all, currently find myself having to embrace the above.. a bit scared not knowing how it will be yet nothing to do except ride it out, any insight or advice, has anyone else had to deal with this at same time? ..and the heartbreak i swear she was the one i gave 1.5 years of my life and...
  6. touchofthetism

    idk how to stim anymore

    Hello I have been masking my autistic traits for so long that i have forgotten how to stim. This causes me to suffer from burnout . Does anyone know how to unmask and start stimming again ? I dont remember most of my childhood so i dont know how i used to self regulate back then. All I...
  7. SacredHeart

    High Functioning Autism

    Hi, I've lost count of how many attempts I have made to make this post! I am 33, a working professional, and to most have everything under control but the truth is I don't. The fact that I can hold onto a job whislt everyting else in my life is out of controll doesn't mean I'm ok, it is...
  8. D'Andre

    can someone help me understanding my current behavior

    so i wanted to type this during this behavior so you guys can maybe educate me. i'm *rocking in a zoned out way (head tilting back with eyes rolling back) no pain. it feels like its' helping something. *my hands (though they can type) are lacking coordination and clapping, flapping. *i feel...
  9. fern_77

    Speaking Issues

    Today I had gym class for fourth period. I sat on the floor on my computer and did not participate because I find gym overwhelming. It is still overwhelming when I am not participating because there is lots of noise and sometimes I feel like I have to keep an eye on the ball because I worry...
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