Ep. 5: Burnout, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns

You may have experienced burnout meltdowns or shutdowns and not even known it. These are all so common in neurodivergent people especially burnout. That’s why it’s so important to understand these topics this episode will cover

• The differences between a meltdown and a tantrum 
• The differences between meltdowns shutdowns and burnout
• What meltdowns shutdowns and burnout actually are
• How to know if you are experiencing meltdowns shutdowns or burnout
• Strategies to help if you are experiencing meltdowns shutdowns or burnout
• How to help someone else who is having a meltdown or shutdown or is going through burnout
• Different types of burnout including Autistic burnout ADHD burnout twice exceptional burnout anxiety burnout depression burnout neurodivergent burnout and dyslexic burnout 
• What each type of burnout can look like and what can help 

This episode will help you understand what burnout meltdowns and shutdowns are and will help you be more compassionate to those who experience burnout meltdowns and shutdowns and will let you understand what they are going through. You will learn how to identify burnout meltdowns and shutdowns in yourself and others and what next steps to take.

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