Autistic Burnout

It is important for us to recognise the stages of autistic burnout so we can put things in place to counteract this and gain the rest and recouperation needed to avoid complete burnout.

Burnout begins with low stress and anxiety before noticing an increased need for rest and becoming aware of the anxiety increasing. Next, sensory sensitivities become more challenging and we find ourselves quicker to dysregulation and becoming dysregulated more frequently. We may then notice a further increase in anxiety, accompanied by feelings of dread. We may become unable to mask, find it difficult to concentrate and find ourselves feeling increasingly fatigued. Next many autistic folk with experience skill regression followed by difficulty studying or working, challenges maintaining hygiene and difficulties leaving your room.