Tag: autistic burnout
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When You’re Autistic and Feel Like You’re Falling Apart: Finding Your Way Through Burnout
I’m going through a hard spell. There’s no real way to soften that, is there? I’m struggling. And while it’s lovely sharing the breakthroughs and the moments of self-discovery that have come with my late diagnosis, I think it’s just as important to share this side of things, too. The lows as well as the…
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My Exhausting Performance: Beginning the Journey of Autistic Unmasking
For many late-diagnosed autistics, ‘masking’ is an exhausting performance. Follow my personal journey of autistic unmasking on ‘A way illuminated’—from burnout and confusion to discovering an authentic self.
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The Spoon Drawer is Empty: A Guide to Autistic Energy and Finding Your Flow
Ever feel like your energy just… vanishes? Let’s talk about spoon theory, autistic energy management, and how to navigate a world that can be so draining. A warm, honest guide for late-diagnosed autistics.
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The Song That Sounds Like My Autistic Soul: Finding Myself in an Animated Movie Soundtrack
It’s strange how a song can hit you. For this late-diagnosed autistic, gay man, a song from an animated movie perfectly captured the pain of masking and the joy of finding your true self.
