Autistic burnout – the midlife condition many women don't even realise they have
The term describes the state of utter exhaustion after decades of trying to fit in, driving people with undiagnosed autism to seek answers
What is Autistic Burnout? - by D.L. Mayfield
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Autistic people shouldn't have to use 'camouflage' to fit in
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Autistic Burnout Symptoms
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Autistic adults are struggling to get care for anxiety and
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Self-harm and Suicidality Experiences of Middle-Age and Older
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Diet - Latest guides, advice & news - The Telegraph - Page 52
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Autistic Burnout vs Depression
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Categories and subcategories from round 1 survey
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ADHD and Autistic Burnout, by Jillian Enright
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Asperger's syndrome - The Telegraph