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How do I know if this is burnout and not just me failing again?

Burnout often feels personal, but it is usually a signal that demand has exceeded capacity for too long. Look for changes: losing skills you normally have, needing much more recovery, shutdowns, sensory sensitivity,…

CN: Burnout

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by recovery-guide~2d ago0370

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What actually helps recovery when rest alone is not fixing it?

Rest matters, but recovery often also needs reduced demands, fewer transitions, sensory relief, practical help, and permission to stop performing 'fine.' Think in layers: body basics, environment, workload,…

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by recovery-guide~3d ago0379

ND adults

Recovering from autistic burnout — what actually helped you?

Six months into a hard one. Cut hours, started rest, started OT for sensory stuff. Looking for first-hand experiences of recovery beyond 'it gets better' — what concretely helped your nervous system come back online?