How do you know when you’ve reached the point where pushing through just isn’t working anymore?

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we talk about fluctuating capacity, Autistic burnout, functional changes, and the challenge of recognizing when it’s time to step back. We discuss changes in our functioning, learning to pay attention to what our capacity is actually telling us, and the factors that help us recognize when we need to take a step back.

And because we can never stick to one topic for too long, we also get into verbal shutdowns, anxiety and panic attacks, dyspraxia, and a completely necessary rant about left-handedness.

Part 2 continues the conversation with a focus on accommodations and the challenges that can come with trying to get your needs met.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro
11:03 Rant About Left-Handedness
15:51 Dyspraxia
19:35 Katie’s Decision to Take Medical Leave From Work
25:38 Verbal Shutdowns
32:30 Functional Changes, Fluctuating Capacity & Autistic Burnout
43:21 Anxiety & Panic Attacks
46:12 Wrap Up

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Resources Mentioned: Autistic & ADHD Burnout Quick Guide⁠⁠

We mentioned this resource in the episode and wanted to share it here for anyone who wants to learn more. It was created by Sonny Jane Wise aka Lived Experience Educator.

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