r/AutisticWithADHD • u/BlueberryEqual4649 • 1d ago
💬 general discussion Autistic burnout
So, a short while ago, I asked people how to broach the subject to my GP because I suspected an autistic burnout. Got some good advice.
What I was afraid of, was me not reacting/behaving as expected, like being emotional, and therefore not believed. Well, I worried for nothing (as per usual). I went to the GP on Wednesday and broke down before I was even halfway my first sentence. She is brilliant, which is why I waited 2 weeks to get an appointment as I only wanted to go to her.
She just asked me about why I thought so, as in how it bothered/affected me and believed me right away.
So, as of Wednesday, I have been officially diagnosed with autistic burnout...yaay me (sarcasm). I realised on Thursday that I was actually diagnosed on World Autism Awareness Day...oh the irony.
Anyway, in case anyone read that earlier post and wanted to know the outcome - voilà .
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u/throwawayhey18 22h ago
Just curious - is there a medical code for autistic burnout? And does the GP suggest anything to do to help with it or do they just confirm that you have it?
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u/BlueberryEqual4649 21h ago
I don't think so. Please note though, this is Belgium. I just went to the GP after I was sure it was an autistic burnout (cause you know, imposter syndrome). She has given me an organisation to contact but they have closed their waiting lists. They will have an 'advice discussion' so that they might point me in the best direction for me.
She knows I want to go to therapy but (a) there are months waiting lists and (b) I couldn't now anyway because my brain is not up to it.
A good GP will give you advice, as she did with me. Things to try, places to go, etc.
Does that answer your question?
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u/flaroace 23h ago
We call it World Autism Acceptance Day nowadays - so I wish you all the best in managing and getting better!