NEURODIVERGENT BURNOUT..

Is different to burning out as a neurotypical person.
Your sensory system is spent. Your emotional self is spent. Your whole nervous system has had enough.
When you are extra sensitive, you are more prone to burnout. Practices to support your nervous system are imperative if you are sensitive and neurodivergent - it simply MUST be in your self care if you want to avoid extreme overwhelm and burnout.
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[@drkim94102]

Thanks for this! Yes, having a body practice (such as yoga) is so helpful for helping to regular the nervous system and to connect with one's body. ❤

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Ah thank you @drkim94102! I couldn’t agree more ☺️🙏

[@whitalleys5893]

I run and walk to help re-center. Initially I did it as a way to help burn off the energy that made me feel like I was crawling out of my skin. When I’m running I actually feel like my mind is moving forward and not stuck ruminating. My therapist told me this is a great practice, as well as alcohol abatement, to build up serotonin and get you focused on something you can control.
Yoga is great as well, and far more accessible for more people than running. When I am injured I usually transition to more yoga.
Bike riding may also be helpful as you get that same feeling of wind passing by and moving forward. ❤

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Running indeed can be a great way to move stress energy through your body 🙏

[@tracirex]

ive had two big burnouts so far. they seem to happen after family deaths and big changes. i lost my appetite and a lot of weight both times. both times, i went on an SSRI until the weight rebounded. i had post traumatic growth afterwards (really looking inward and fine tuneing my values). its the silver lining, but i dont wish to go thru it again.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

I completely resonate. I had a ‘dark night of the soul’ after a bereavement in 2022. I’m so pleased to hear that you were able to use these experiences to deepen your connection to your values. Well done 🙏☺️

[@joyhappiness]

Can you give any real life examples of "neurodivergent burnout"?

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Hey, thanks for the question… do you mean examples of situations that might lead to burnout, or reasons why ND folk are susceptible to burnout? 🙏☺️