My Autistic World: Authentic Stories of Late Diagnosis17 Syys 2024

S1:E6 My Burnout Recovery

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt dives deeper into the nuances of burnout, comparing traditional occupational burnout with Autistic Burnout and Autistic Burnout Syndrome. After receiving questions from listeners following the previous burnout episode, the host provides a more detailed exploration of how autism affects burnout and the additional challenges of being undiagnosed.

He begins by breaking down the similarities and differences between traditional burnout, Autistic Burnout, and Autistic Burnout Syndrome. He highlights how all three types of burnout share common traits, such as fatigue and brain fog, but also discuss the unique challenges posed by each. Additionally, the host shares personal struggles with multiple underlying conditions—like vitamin deficiencies, low testosterone, and sleep apnea—that exacerbate the fatigue and brain fog.

He delves into the neurological differences in autistic individuals that contribute to burnout and also explores the long-term effects of undiagnosed autism, such as the development of C-PTSD from the pressures of living in a world designed for allistic (non-autistic) people.

This episode provides a comprehensive look at the different forms of burnout, with a focus on autism. It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand how neurodivergent individuals experience stress and fatigue, as well as those looking for strategies to manage burnout and embrace a more authentic life.

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S1 FINALE: My Autistic Holiday Special

This Holiday Special and Season 1 Finale aims to take everything that we covered this season and stitch it together into one cohesive big picture with some new insight and juxtaposition of these theme...

28 Joulu 202426min

S1:E10 My Special Intersts

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt dives into the fascinating world of special interests- those unique and intense passions that bring so much joy and purpose to many autistic an...

7 Marras 202447min

S1:E9 Overcoming Employment Struggles and Series Update

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt takes a reflective journey through their employment history, shedding light on how undiagnosed autism impacted his career. Despite often being ...

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S1:E8 Sensory Overload and Sensory Joy: My Autistic Sensory Differences

In this episode of Adult Autism:My Autistic World, Matt takes a deep dive into the world of sensory differences experienced by autistic individuals. With a focus on the eight sensory systems—visual, a...

9 Loka 202434min

S1:E7 Misdiagnosed: Why Autism Often Gets Overlooked in Adults

In this episode of Adult Autism: My Autistic World, Matt tackles the issue of misdiagnosis among undiagnosed autistic individuals, sharing personal experiences and shedding light on why autism can go ...

30 Syys 202447min