LA Adult Autism Discussion - Autistic Burnout
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UPDATE: There are two links for this meetup.
First half (7 pm to 8 pm): https://meet.google.com/gwo-tefv-qdy
Second half (8 pm to 9 pm): https://meet.google.com/gjk-dmzg-nho
This will be an online event, to change things up a bit.
On Thursday, we will be discussing Autistic Burnout.
Definition: Autistic burnout is a state of chronic physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by a loss of skills, heightened sensory sensitivity, and reduced ability to manage daily life. Unlike typical burnout, it stems from long-term stress of masking (hiding autistic traits), and intense pressures from trying to navigate a neurotypical world.
I’ve personally experienced some form of this and am still working to fully understand it. I would love to hear others' experiences and insights about this topic.
See you soon!
Nicole