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The original was posted on /r/cfs by /u/wn0kie_ on 2025-10-19 13:32:54+00:00.

TLDR What should I do if my doctor thinks it’s just burnout? Would especially love to hear from other autistic people.

I was finally able to leave the house and make it to the GP, and she basically pinned all my issues on autistic burnout.

I explained how I crash after exertion even if it’s at home in a sensory friendly environment. I get extremely fatigued, a funky throat and achy. I can’t do things like shower regularly or cook for myself because of this, like I shaved my head because I couldn’t care for it.

I didn’t even know I was autistic until last year. She has ADHD and is a ‘neurodiversity advocate’ with an autistic kid, but I feel a bit dismissed rather than understood. She printed off a neurodivergent workbook suggestion unpromoted, and said we should look into exercise physiology and my diet in future.

I know I’m definitely in burnout, but could it all just be from that?