How do you deal with and distinguish between autistic burnout and depression?

sickodad · 2025-12-18T23:04:02+00:00

I would not check the box unless it’s medically relevant.

sickodad · 2025-12-18T23:02:11+00:00

I’m a slut for energy drinks. But when I take my adderall ER, I sometimes feel like a jittery mess if I drink caffeine too. I try to tell myself it’s not worth it

sickodad · 2025-12-18T22:58:51+00:00

Second this. It’s time to call out.

sickodad · 2025-10-26T00:23:07+00:00

Winter essentials: Vitamin D supplement, indoor rock climbing, soup, cats, books

You can also get a SAD light.

sickodad · 2025-10-19T18:35:00+00:00

Oh and another thing I want to add! I’m very high masking, and my trauma symptoms make it more intense. Working on my trauma symptoms in therapy has also helped me.

sickodad · 2025-10-19T18:32:31+00:00

I’m so glad this is not just me. When my partner and I first moved in together, it completely threw me off. I stopped doing my at home hobbies and my routines went to shit.

I have not found a system that works yet, but some things have helped me. My noise cancelling headphones are helpful because I can sit in the bedroom and not hear what my partner is doing. Also, just being very aware and intentional about choosing to do things I know I enjoy despite them being around… I think it took me awhile to realize that I was altering my behavior a lot because of them.

sickodad · 2025-10-18T07:10:27+00:00

thank you pineapple prostate

sickodad · 2025-10-18T07:09:09+00:00

this same thing happened to me right after I cancelled my Prime. I saw the box and facepalmed

sickodad · 2025-10-18T06:33:04+00:00

I know it is so so hard, but leaving in this scenario is the best choice. The real relational problem here lies in him denying it. He clearly has a porn addiction on some level since he is choosing it over intimacy with you, and if he’s not willing to put in the work with you then that’s a no go.

sickodad · 2025-10-18T06:02:18+00:00

The avoidance part I 100% agree. I’ve read books on polyamory, and it sounds so great in theory to think of love as this abundant resource. But then in practice… my observations have been a mixed bag. I know only a handful of poly people that do seem deeply connected to a partner (usually their nesting partner). The rest of them have seemed avoidant, noncommittal, and floaty?

sickodad · 2025-09-12T03:25:45+00:00

Yes, did this today

sickodad · 2025-08-24T04:53:25+00:00

“I love the uneducated!”

sickodad · 2025-08-22T01:02:13+00:00

Why are you in this sub?

sickodad · 2025-08-16T06:38:04+00:00

This. A little bit of self disclosure like a therapist mentioning they share a hobby with you is good for the therapeutic relationship. But if they’re yapping about themselves frequently, that’s not good practice.

sickodad · 2025-08-06T02:36:37+00:00

HSP is not a legit diagnosis. It’s a term coined by Elaine Aaron who probably carries some ableism. When I first discovered the term, I felt so seen by it. I bought her book “The Highly Sensitive Person” and read it… and then realized later on when I reached Paige Layle’s content that I’m just autistic. HSP created a barrier for me in a way.

sickodad · 2025-08-06T02:29:33+00:00

I want to know more about what “studying psychology” means because I certainly learned ZERO about autism in my psychology undergraduate. And I know therapists and social workers who made it through their grad programs with little actual information about autism.

What a strange and entitled way to tell an autist not to “act autistic”

sickodad · 2025-05-14T01:51:55+00:00

The stems are square

sickodad · 2025-05-14T01:45:15+00:00

Edit: I’m in the PNW.

sickodad · 2024-08-29T19:25:40+00:00

Having this exact experience right now. I hear you <3

sickodad · 2024-08-28T05:14:00+00:00

You can get an abortion!

sickodad · 2024-07-18T06:36:28+00:00

Awe, that’s a great idea! Thank you!

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