Burnout, Autistic/Neurodivergent

A physical, emotional, and mental state of exhaustion created by constant pressure (implicit and explicit) to mask neurodivergent traits, meet neurotypical expectations, and adapt to neurotypical environments. Symptoms include chronic exhaustion, decreased capacity, more frequent meltdowns/shutdowns, sensory hypersensitivity, difficulty managing basic daily tasks, and profound feeling of isolation and disconnection. It is often misdiagnosed as depression.