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Tell me about your burnout recovery (crazypeople.online)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I had been working really hard to plan my medical leave but whoops I couldn't stop crying last night so I decided I probably shouldn't go to work today so I guess it's starting early.

I have been working with an Occupational Therapist to help plan accommodations for my return, but other than that...what do I do lol?

I would very much like to speed run 100% this thing and while I know it's not possible I'm probably going to try anyways 🤷‍♀️

If you've been on leave for autistic burnout I'd love to hear:

  1. What did you do with your time off?
  2. How did you know you were better?
  3. What do you wish someone told you about it?

Appreciate any replies, thanks!

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[-] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online 3 points 3 weeks ago

I wanted to add that it's maybe a blessing in disguise that you figured this out so young. I was hospitalized as a tween and in my 20s and it was brushed off. I guess I skipped the mental breakdown in my 30s and made it to my 40s. I wonder how much easier life could have been if I had known about the neurodivergence when I was younger.

I'm sorry you are struggling and I hope you find a way to manage your illnesses. I def learned pushing myself from my family and also living with food and housing insecurity. It's hard to unlearn, but we'll get there :)

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