Autistic shutdown and burnout

Zipz
Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 1,932 Pioneering
edited April 17 in Autism and neurodiversity

I'm neurologically disabled and autistic. Recently, I thought I could do something to help in my community. I've failed. The social and sensory pressures plus physical disability and pain have left me feeling very unwell. It feels like GAD plus total exhaustion. Has anybody else felt like this? I absolutely hate being me.

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,460 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Zipz, I'm really sorry you're feeling burnt out at the moment. Please don't feel like you've failed. I'm sure your intentions were all good, it's not your fault if you're unwell or in pain. It's not easy to accept when things don't go the way you were hoping, or when you have to admit that your symptoms have become too much. I've definitely been there before and it can be tough not to feel bad about yourself afterwards.

    Is there anything that helps you feel calm or helps you to recharge when you're feeling like this? i hope some of our members can offer some advice and support too.

    Hope things start feeling easier for you soon 💙

  • Agnia
    Agnia Online Community Member Posts: 2,044 Connected

    Hi @Zipz , Thank you for writing about yourself and thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts, i have gad myself and was going through severe burnout and im really sorry that you feeling very unwell, Please take care of yourself the best you can for the time being, and im wishing you a peaceful evening and night and im sending you a warm hugs.

    Kind regards and best wishes. ♥️

  • Zipz
    Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 1,932 Pioneering

    Thank you @Rosie_Scope and @Agnia Thank you for your lovely thoughts. I wish I could get right away from the world. It's a Terrible place.

  • Agnia
    Agnia Online Community Member Posts: 2,044 Connected

    Hi @Zipz , Thank you very much for responding to me , im wishing you a peaceful night and a relaxing Easter weekend and im sending you a very warm hugs, please take care of yourself the best you can.♥️

    Kind regards and best wishes. 🌷

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,502 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hey @Zipz please don't feel too down about things. It can take a long while to get comfortable with new situations, but sometimes it just doesn't happen and there's no shame in that at all. The most important thing is you wanted to help people and you tried. I've been in the same situation many times and yes, it's a kicker, so rest up, you'll come back fighting in no time. Just be gentle with yourself please. ❤️

  • Zipz
    Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 1,932 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1018967#Comment_1018967

    I have never felt quite like this before. I can scarcely get out of bed. I'm so exhausted.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,502 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    It can really sneak up on you @Zipz sorry it's happening. But please listen to your body, if you need to rest and do absolutely nothing, then that's what you should do. 😊 I've been there myself several times, but always ignored the warning signs and ended up in bed for weeks. I recommend snacks and Netflix for a few days at the very least.

    (I recommend snacks and Netflix for many things to be fair haha)

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