🌱 What is Autistic Burnout?

Autistic burnout is real, and it’s something many autistic people experience—especially in a world that expects them to hide who they are.

It’s more than being tired. It’s long-term exhaustion, a loss of skills, and a lower ability to cope with daily life and sensory input. It often happens after pushing too hard to meet expectations that don’t match a person’s needs—especially when there's not enough support.

🧠 Common causes include:

• Constant masking (hiding autistic traits)

• Overwhelming life changes or transitions

• Stress from environments that aren’t autism-friendly

• A lack of understanding or support

  
  

💥 Burnout can lead to mental and physical health struggles, difficulty functioning, and even a crisis of identity. It’s often invisible to others—and that can make it even harder.

💛 What helps?

• Rest, breaks, and reduced demands

• Supportive communities, especially other autistic people

• Space to unmask and meet your needs without judgment

• Understanding early warning signs

• Access to proper accommodations, mental health care, and practical support

  
  

🌈 Most importantly: autistic people deserve to live in a world that accepts them as they are. Preventing burnout isn’t just about individual strategies—it’s about creating a more inclusive, supportive society.