Understanding the Signs, Causes, and Recovery Path Autistic burnout is not laziness.It is not weakness.It is not a lack of resilience. Autistic burnout is a nervous system response to prolonged
For autistic adults, energy and sensory balance are fragile resources. When those resources run out, the result may be a shutdown, a meltdown, or—in the longer term—burnout. These experiences are
Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally numb can be frightening. For autistic adults, these signs often raise the question: Is this burnout, or am I depressed? While they can overlap, autistic
When most people think of “rest,” they imagine sleep, lounging on the couch, or a weekend getaway. But for autistic adults—especially those recovering from burnout—rest is far more complex. It’s
Autistic burnout isn’t “just stress.” It’s a deeply rooted neurological and physiological response to chronic overwhelm, sensory overload, and social masking. But what’s actually happening in the brain during burnout—and
Autistic burnout is not just about feeling tired or overwhelmed—it’s a deeply consuming state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion that affects every area of life. While many people might