Five Warning Signs of Neurodiverse Burnout You Need to Know

2025-05-06

What happens when a nervous system hits its breaking point, and no one knows how to help? In this episode, we’re naming what so many silently endure: the “brain on fire” experience. Whether it's misdiagnosed as mental illness or dismissed altogether, this kind of neurological collapse is real—and often deeply misunderstood, especially in neurodivergent adults. We’ll talk about: Autistic burnout vs. mental illness The emotional cost of being unsupported

What happens when a nervous system hits its breaking point, and no one knows how to help?

In this episode, we’re naming what so many silently endure: the “brain on fire” experience.

Whether it's misdiagnosed as mental illness or dismissed altogether, this kind of neurological collapse is real—and often deeply misunderstood, especially in neurodivergent adults.

We’ll talk about:

Autistic burnout vs. mental illness
The emotional cost of being unsupported
What healing actually requires

If you or someone you love has ever struggled to find words for what’s happening inside, this conversation is for you.

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