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"And like Jesus - he revives."
another Sams art!
been thinking of starting a lil' challange for myself to draw an art for every Sams/Laes lore ep
since i'm already on a 3 ep streak i might as well
will try not to go too hard on myself but we'll see what shall be cooked
for now - enjoy yee'all
(alt under cut)
[ep: Eclipse has Returned...ALREADY!!! in VRChat (SAMS)]
Source ~ My Autistic Soul
Autistic Burnout : A Guide
What is Autisic Burnout?
When an autistic person is in burnout, it means that they are experiencing extreme mental, physical, and/or sensory exhaustion.
This exhaustion can stem from a variety of places, especially from masking, and can lead to an even larger variety of symptoms.
It can last a few hours or several years
It can be the result of a slow build-up or it can hit suddenly
The effects of burnout (especially loss of skills) are more likely to be permanent if the burnout has lasted several years
It is more common in adolescents and adults
It is different than neurotypical burnout and regular depression
It affects every area of your life
It requires more time to recover
What Causes Autistic Burnout?
Masking
Too high of expectations
Lack of support
High intensity interactions (concert, party)
Prolonged interaction (school, work)
Sensory overload
Suppressing autistic traits
Operating beyond capacity
Not being able to recover from or cope with stress at the beginning signs
Change
What are the Signs of Autistic Burnout?
Anxiety
Increased shutdowns or meltdowns
Depression
Suicidal ideation
Little to no motivation
Loss of interest
Loss of basic skills
Exhaustion
Increased executive dysfunction
Difficulties with memory, communicating or sleep
Easily triggered/overstimulated
Headaches/migraines
You may seem “more autistic”
Difficulties in making decisions
Low attention span
How to Prevent/Cope with Autistics Burnout
Accommodations (in work, school, and everyday life)
Say no
Find community (on social media or in person)
Take breaks (often)
Let autistic traits breathe
Get rid of expectations
Therapy (especially for prolonged burnout)
Leave, even if it seems rude
Engage in simple self-care
Learn to manage energy
Stim
Ask for help
Rest
Set boundaries
Put yourself first
Identify your triggers
Autistic burnout is largely fueled by having to navigate a world that was not made for us. And so, burnout is nearly inevitable for autistics.
Burnout is exhausting, overwhelming and scary. It is something a lot of is deal with on a daily basis without even realising what it is. It has become our normal way of existing.
Recovering from, preventing, and coping with burnout is not a quick and easy fix. It is a lifetime process of taking care of and being gentle with ourselves. Which is hard, my dudes, not gonna lie.
But we’re some tough sons of bitches.
i don't know man, i just wish that we could [suddenly realising i'm coming dangerously close to expressing a real and earnest thought instead of filtering everything through several layers of intangible running bits] blow up the entire world. or something.
That’s a day of the week, right?
u guys will watch anything wtf is wednesday