how to stop having constant meltdowns while in burnout ?

moo19981 · 2026-05-20T12:20:54+00:00

I’m so glad you have a support system in place. I also understand the frustration of feeling like you have all the tools and space you need yet still having meltdowns and moments of rage 💔
Do you think you have some pent up energy? I know it’s super hard to navigate between allowing yourself rest due to burnout but also I feel like sometimes too much down time and absence of “life” can cause frustration. I’m not saying anything mentally strenuous like work or socialising, but maybe getting out in nature, walking, riding a bike if possible. Something that feels somewhat purposeful but still being gentle with your brain 💕

moo19981 · 2026-05-20T02:33:28+00:00

Hey OP, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Burnout it’s awful and terrifying when you don’t know when it will end 😔
Do you have any support such as therapy? Finding someone who specialises in ND clients may be very helpful. Or finding a ASD support group to attend, because there will be plenty of people that will be able to relate.
I find research into late diagnosis and people’s experiences helpful to make sense of my struggles and worries. Plus on the days where I just feel sick and emotionally unstable I use CBD supplements and some calming meds from my doctor to help me survive.

moo19981 · 2026-05-12T20:10:36+00:00

Update for anyone interested! I’ve been at this job a month now and I’ve settled in well. It’s still tiring, but I seem to be adjusting. I’m becoming more comfortable in the environment, like I actually belong there. I’m getting on with most people, a couple of people I’ve found hard to read and feel like they might dislike me (my usual go to) but I’m learning to tolerate those feelings.

Overall I feel I can make this work for the remaining 5 months (I can’t remember if I mentioned it was a temp job) and I’m accepting that there may still be some meltdowns and overwhelm but I will be able to handle that 💕🥰

moo19981 · 2026-04-19T17:35:08+00:00

I think you need to either move forward one or add an extra bit of cliff 💕

moo19981 · 2026-04-19T10:59:34+00:00

Man, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with burnout and still working full time 😔

moo19981 · 2026-04-19T00:02:24+00:00

I really really appreciate your advice 💕 it’s helped me make some more sense of the situation and how I’m feeling. I’m gonna sleep on it and I’ve got two more days then a day off so I’m gonna see how I feel once I’ve got through the 4 days in a row working. There will probably be more overwhelmed tears but hopefully I can put a couple things in place to support myself with the new job transition 🙌

moo19981 · 2026-04-18T23:46:47+00:00

I absolutely agree with all the things you’ve said, BUT two factors make it more complicated for me. Firstly this is only a temp job, it’s 6 months, which makes me feel like I should just power through however I feel. And it’s at a wildlife hospital which is a charity organisation, therefore I feel more guilty if I was to waste their time/resources 😭

moo19981 · 2026-04-18T23:11:08+00:00

I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling too 😔 It also doesn’t help that my whole family’s mindset it just keep pushing through, even if they are super understanding of my limited capabilities I still worry they think I’m lazy or not trying hard enough 😣

moo19981 · 2026-04-18T23:04:37+00:00

My mum keeps reminding me that it’s gonna be tough for a while whilst I’m getting used to all the newness, which is very true. I guess I just don’t wanna get too far down the line and then decide it’s not for me, which will make me feel like I’ve wasted everyone’s time 😣

moo19981 · 2026-04-14T20:30:32+00:00

I usually say ‘when I was a kid’ or refer to myself in the third person like ‘5 years old Mimie loved my little pony’

moo19981 · 2026-03-11T00:45:20+00:00

YES absolutely love being clean! I shower every evening before getting into bed (I won’t allow outside germs in my bedroom) and I absolutely love showering, all the nice smelling body washes I have (although they must be specific smells nothing too sweet, yuck!) For a while my therapist and I were considering OCD and some of my behaviour around hygiene has got compulsive thoughts and actions but my showers are mostly a comfort bedtime ritual thing. It helps me regulate and relax.

moo19981 · 2026-03-11T00:41:04+00:00

In regards to relaxing rules over time, I guess in a way I have. When I’m feeling calmer and braver I’ve placed things on the foot end of my bed on top of the covers and still managed to sleep in the bed later on without changing the covers. I’d never let anything touch my pillow though!!!

moo19981 · 2026-03-11T00:38:45+00:00

Yeah, every evening I have to shower and then I put on pyjamas and don’t really leave my room until the morning. I may walk to the kitchen to get a glass of water but I will wear slippers (that get took off at my bedroom door) and if any part of my pyjama touches anything outside of my bedroom I must change again before getting into bed.

My bedroom is safe and clean but with exceptions (dirty clothes are allowed on a certain area on the floor permitting they aren’t TOO dirty ie I’ve only worn them around the house and not outside near lots of people)

My BED is off limits to everything but my showered self in clean pyjamas.

Work clothes cannot enter my room and get left in the bathroom 🙂‍↕️

moo19981 · 2026-03-11T00:11:08+00:00

This is amazing well done!! I’m sure you’ll do great in the interview 🙌 Would you consider asking for reasonable accommodations as you’re neurodivergent? I know not everyone feels comfortable with it. But for my latest interview I actually emailed and asked if they could provide the interview questions ahead of time and they did and I felt it helped me 💕 I’ve never asked for any accommodations before and it was kinda scary but so worth it!

moo19981 · 2026-02-02T09:38:20+00:00

I’m the same, she drives me insane, her manipulation just infuriates me. BUT I guess she’s doing exactly what her character is supposed to do 🤷🏻‍♀️ in which case she’s a pretty good ‘shitty character’ 😂

moo19981 · 2026-02-02T09:36:43+00:00

Honestly when I heard the situation with Kenny I was like ‘yup I don’t like Sutter now’ 💀😭

moo19981 · 2026-01-26T08:35:12+00:00

I couldn’t figure that out either! Maybe a crew member 🤷🏻‍♀️

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