Autism Chrysalis

Category: Burnout

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How to Recover from Autistic Burnout—5 Things You Need to Know

Here’s an overview of how to get out of Autistic burnout permanently, so you can get your life back — an autism-friendly life you are excited to live.

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Reflection Prompts on Rest

Here are a few prompts to reflect on what messages you were taught about rest, and how you would like to engage with it in the future.

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Guilt-Free Rest in Burnout Recovery

How do you rest when your inner critic keeps getting on your case?

Finding Your Autistic Way Is Like Being Lost In The Woods

Trying to make your own version of an autistic-friendly life is a bit like finding your way through the deep dark woods.

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Unlearning Internalized Ableism: A Short Intro

Do you harangue yourself about the things you should do, even when you’re physically unable and they don’t actually, really, absolutely, need to be done?