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Tell me about your burnout recovery (crazypeople.online)

submitted 4 months ago by Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online to c/autism@lemmy.world

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I had been working really hard to plan my medical leave but whoops I couldn't stop crying last night so I decided I probably shouldn't go to work today so I guess it's starting early.

I have been working with an Occupational Therapist to help plan accommodations for my return, but other than that...what do I do lol?

I would very much like to speed run 100% this thing and while I know it's not possible I'm probably going to try anyways 🤷‍♀️

If you've been on leave for autistic burnout I'd love to hear:

What did you do with your time off?
How did you know you were better?
What do you wish someone told you about it?

Appreciate any replies, thanks!

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[–] GrayBackgroundMusic@lemmy.zip 12 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I love/hate how all the top comments are kinda like "I took a long break and focused on my self."

I have kids and a spouse. I've the most earning potential. There is no break for me.

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[–] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online [S] 3 points 4 months ago

I hate that for you.

I have very generous short term disability coverage at work, which is the only reason I am able to even think about this.

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[–] TerdFerguson@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I get that and have been there. The worst kind of burnout will still force you down and out irrespective of your priorities and obligations. Take care of your self.

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