How does autistic burnout feel?
Autistic burnout is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Anxiety [3]
- Extreme lethargy [4]
- Reduced executive functioning (e.g., staying organized, making decisions)
- Inability to ask for help
- Memory issues
- Selective autism [5] or loss of words
- Depression [6]
- Trouble bouncing back from daily tasks