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Pacing for Autistic Adults: How to Avoid the Boom-and-Bust Cycle

If you’ve ever had a burst of energy, done “all the things,” and then crashed for days or weeks, you’re

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How to Advocate for Burnout Accommodations at Work or School

Autistic burnout doesn’t just affect personal life—it can make functioning in workplaces and schools overwhelming, if not impossible. Unfortunately, many

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Why Autistic Burnout Recovery Takes Longer Than You Think

In a world obsessed with quick fixes, many people expect burnout recovery to be fast. Take a vacation, get some

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Shutdowns, Meltdowns, and Burnout: How They Interconnect

For autistic adults, energy and sensory balance are fragile resources. When those resources run out, the result may be a

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Rediscovering Identity After Autistic Burnout

One of the least talked-about effects of autistic burnout is the loss of identity. For many autistic adults, years of

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Autistic Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference

Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally numb can be frightening. For autistic adults, these signs often raise the question: Is this

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Why Rest Looks Different for Autistic Adults

When most people think of “rest,” they imagine sleep, lounging on the couch, or a weekend getaway. But for autistic

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The Link Between Autistic Masking and Long-Term Burnout

Many autistic adults know masking all too well. It’s the daily practice of hiding or suppressing autistic traits to appear

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How to Use the “Discomfort Challenge” to Build Unshakable Confidence

Confidence isn’t about always feeling fearless. It’s about choosing to act even when fear is present. And according to Tess

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Escaping the Algorithm Trap: Reclaiming Purpose in the Age of Distraction

You open your phone to check one message—45 minutes later, you’re still scrolling. You log into YouTube for a single

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Why Autistic Burnout Needs to Be Taken Seriously—By Everyone

Autistic burnout is not a buzzword. It’s not an excuse. And it’s certainly not “just stress.” It’s a deeply debilitating,

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Small Daily Habits That Add Up to Big Changes in Burnout Recovery

Autistic burnout recovery can feel overwhelming—especially if you think it requires a massive lifestyle overhaul. But here’s the truth: you