@LovingLioness
My son used to tell me "I need time to myself because I am all peopled out" (he was 6 years old)
@TheKjoy85
Figuring out and accepting that I'm autistic is a relatively new thing for me and my family. When I was in my early 20s, I was working retail, going to school, and heavily involved with my church. Then I got hit with a whole bunch of new stressors in my life, lost my job, had to quit school, and got very sick. I went into a deep and prolonged burnout and completely stopped masking. I had to figure out and start expressing my needs, such as breaks from noisy environments, even though I didn't know why I needed it. Because of all this, I lost all of my friends, but what hurt the most was my aunt saying that she didn't know who I was anymore and stopped inviting me to family functions. I didn't talk to my dad's side of my family for years. My mom has been my rock through ALL of it. She is my voice when mine doesn't work.
@jeancampbell4212
Agreed: "Let's stop shaming autistic people for being autistic." If I could achieve this for myself, that would be the ultimate success.
@Hattie2m
For me it's like when you have a stamina bar in a game and you keep trying to run but not allowing your stamina to regenerate so all you can do is short bursts of speed and all that happens is that you don't get anywhere and just rage quit.
@Isaiah-ft5nx
The worst part about being burned out is when I finally try to self advocate and share what would help me destress, people get mad at me like I’m a burden.
@Beans-92
Social gatherings are the biggest triggers for me. I feel mentally and physically drained and just go mute.
@jessicathompson2914
This could explain why i had really bad attendance at school. Everyday was an uphill battle with my social anxiety but at this point, i rarely feel anything. My special interests still make me happy, but i always feel like there's something missing when i engage with those activities. Like a part of me died a long time ago, and i never noticed.
@ernststravoblofeld
You just reminded me of all the times i was at my least functional, when my family ramped up the demands.
@LazyXM
Strategies that may help recovering sooner: - giving time alone or letting them do things they like - no shaming for being autistic - no forcing in activities they don't like (e.g. socializing) - encourage to do things that are good for their health like taking sun, exercise, having a walk, taking a shower, stimming - simplify activities/decisions and avoid food that you're aware causes negative sensory responses
@zaraandrews600
I am just coming out of a burnout and it made me realise that I need to find a new job. The job I currently have just doesn't work well with my mental health. I feel like I am having to fight to be heard, and I am exhausted.
@terriem3922
My brother told me he was autistic when he was in his 40s. I thought his behavior was normal. He was a drummer, and was good at socializing, but rarely did because he was drumming. He was also a total workaholic, like my dad. But he was quiet a lot. Fortunately my family was very accepting of our all 3 of we children's behaviors. I was very quiet and introverted, and read most of the time. My sister was gregarious. I have had 7 or 8 close friends in my life, but since we moved every year or so, none of them were for very long. I accepted being lonely early in my childhood. I'm almost 70.
@ErikAnkan73
I decided to not mask anymore when I turned 26 the February 20th. It's been a bumpy ride since then. People say that I've changed. And they look scared when I explain what masking is. People believe that I'm drunk/on drugs, depressed or have gone completely insane. They have asked me upfront. I feel happier and don't crash just as often. Only masking when I really have to. Like a business meeting or if I'm talking to a client.
@kamiwriterleonardo6345
This... Is a good video. As an autistic person... I feel like I've been living in a constant period of autistic burnout. My family is aware that I am autistic, but they do not know any of the problems or troubles that come with it. Hell... I myself don't know. I want to understand myself, at least.
@hersheylima5482
OMG, I needed to learn this so much!! I've literally been married to my guy for 7+ yrs & am just realizing he's autistic!! It doesn't change the fact that I think he's great & sexy. Now I understand better how to function together. This will increase the chances of us having a long, happy marriage
@kiamo7402
"you treat your computer better then an autistic person" that hit home very hard, currently fighting to start on my diagnosis and as i suspected am in a burnout right now for a good while, i never understood why i was so tired or just did not feel the energy to simply take a quick shower. thank you, your video has explained so much on why i am feeling the way i am feeling, and hopefully work my way out of this sooner then later.
@HavocLoods
Ive been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome 16 years ago, been trying to find a medical for my trouble, and finding nothing... Thanks to these videos, I'm only now learning that it's actually autism. Thanks Orion.
@taylorseigler
I've been told "You're just depressed." Ugh. Yes, but it's not just depression. I can't verbalize what I'm going through (communication issues).
@kayjay-kreations
Hi Orion, I got my diagnosis yesturday at nearly 59 years old. I'm exhausted. thankyou for all you do.
@BigBadMadDog.
First time I have ever heard anyone explain perfectly what I have gone through on a regular basis for my whole life. Thank you.
@angeljaceherondale