“Rotting in Bed”: A Rebellion Against Overproductivity
“Rotting in bed.” The phrase sounds dramatic, almost poetic, doesn’t it? Like a haunting line…
Category: burnout
Sensory Hangovers Are a Thing, and Here’s How I Survive Them
I didn’t know what a sensory hangover was until my mid-twenties. Before that, I thought…
Does Autism Cause Burnout, or Does the World?
When I first heard the term autistic burnout, I thought: That’s me. Every detail fit—the…
My Self-Care Isn’t Cute, but It Keeps Me Sane
Self-care looks different for everyone. For some, it’s bubble baths and scented candles. For me,…
Autistic Confessions: I Had a Meltdown at Work (And Why It’s Not What You Think)
Let me tell you about the time I almost quit my dream job because of…
Networking Events and Sensory Overload: How I Survive Social Landmines
Networking events are, without a doubt, my personal version of hell. Picture this: A room…
Autistic Burnout: When Life Feels Like Too Much
There’s a difference between being tired and being burned out. Tired is what I feel…
Hyper-Focus Is My Drug, and It’s Ruining My Life
Let me tell you a story about the night I decided to reorganize my bookshelf.…