💔autistic burnout? (4 big signs and what to do to help!)

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This video describes 4 major signs of autistic burnout and what to do next. ****3 FREE ONLINE COURSE LESSON PREVIEWS***** FROM MY NEW COURSE "THE HYPER-VIGILANT TRAUMA PERSONALITY FROM EGGSHELL PARENTS": LINK: https://drkimsage.thinkific.com/enroll/2911436?et=free_trial I am also working on creating a free weekly newsletter and will be sharing more info soon! 🌷NEW COURSE! "THE HYPER-VIGILANT TRAUMA PERSONALITY FROM EGGSHELL PARENTS AND PARTNERS" on thinkific.com: https://drkimsage.thinkific.com/ FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DR. KIM SAGE'S ONLINE COURSES AND FREE COURSE: https://www.drsagehelp.com Research: https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/neurodiversity/documents/SIGNeurodiversity/Katie-Oswald-Autistic-Burnout-presentation-March-2022.pdf https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autistic-burnout https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-infographics/autism-and-burnout https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7313636/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10198508/ Depression vs burnout graphic: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/autistic-burnout-vs-depression Show Notes: In this conversation, Dr. Kim Sage discusses the concept of autistic burnout, its signs, and coping strategies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals, particularly those who mask their symptoms. The conversation covers the signs of burnout, including chronic fatigue, emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivity, and executive functioning difficulties. Dr. Sage also provides practical self-care strategies to manage burnout and introduces her new podcast, 'Girl Rotting', which explores mental health and pop culture. Takeaways: Autistic burnout is a significant challenge for many. Chronic fatigue is a key sign of burnout. Emotional dysregulation can increase during burnout. Sensitivity to sensory issues heightens in burnout. Executive functioning skills may decline during burnout. Living in a non-accommodating world contributes to burnout. Understanding personal capacity is crucial for managing burnout. Sleep quality is vital for mental health. Self-soothing techniques can help rebuild resources. The new podcast 'Girl Rotting' explores self-care and mental health.