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    Neurodivergent Burnout

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    • ⏳ How Long Can Neurodivergent Burnout Last?
    • 🪫 Short Crashes, Developing Burnout and Deep Burnout
    • 🧠 Why Recovery Timelines Differ
    • 🌱 A Practical Neurodivergent Burnout Recovery Timeline
    • 🛑 Phase 1: Stopping Further Decline
    • 🧱 Phase 2: Stabilising Basic Capacity
    • 🌿 Phase 3: Early Capacity Return
    • 📈 Phase 4: Gradual Rebuilding
    • 🛡️ Phase 5: Creating a Sustainable Baseline
    • 📈 Signs That Neurodivergent Burnout Is Improving
    • ⚠️ Why One Good Day Does Not Mean Burnout Is Over
    • 🔄 What Can Slow Burnout Recovery?
    • 🛠️ What May Support Recovery?
    • 🤝 Supporting Someone Through a Long Recovery
    • 🚩 When a Long Recovery Needs Additional Assessment
    • 🪞 Reflection Questions
    • 🌱 Conclusion: Recovery Is Better Measured by Capacity Than Time
    • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🧭 Where to Go Next
    • 📚 References
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