Do you ever find yourself in a state of paralyzing burnout that can happen even when you're doing activities that you enjoy?

Have you ever taken a vacation to fight the fatigue of life only to find that your post-vacation burnout-recovery state is reversed sooner and more severely than others?

Do you wonder how you can reduce your burnout in a way that works and actually lasts?

Then this episode is for you.

Top 3 reasons to listen to this episode:

1. Understand what autistic burnout looks like and how it differs from the burnout that might be experienced from things like work.
2. Identify ways to provide self-care when you are experiencing autistic burnout, as well as how to incorporate sensory soothers.
3. Learn how autistic burnout and ADHD can affect each other.

Autistic burnout can be a very tiring and frustrating experience. It can have a significant impact on your productivity, relationships, and overall quality of life. Therefore, it is important to understand what it is, how it affects you, and how to deal with it effectively. By doing so, you can preserve your energy and improve your quality of life.

To cope with autistic burnout, it is crucial to identify the activities or practices that help you recharge and calm your senses. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can manage your energy levels and reduce the likelihood of burnout.

Additional Resources:

• Check out Dora M. Raymaker's study on autistic burnout: “Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew: Defining Autistic Burnout." 

Megan's Resources for Autism and Burnout: 

• How to Spot Autistic Burnout: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autistic-burnout-symptoms
• What Causes Autistic Burnout: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/what-causes-autistic-burnout
• Autistic Burnout Recovery: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/autistic-burnout-recovery
• Autistic Burnout Workbook:  https://neurodivergentinsights.com/neurodivergentstore/p/autistic-burnout-guide-and-worksheets

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