Re: burnout neuroatypical

I'm just waiting to be able to see more clearly in my internet web and
I had time constraints.

but it's fixed, now I'm on a CPP problem just to relax, and forget the
stress of the day. 

Unfortunately, and I agree with you on one thing, you have to know how
to move on to something else. 

Except that computer science is my passion, so I can't see myself not
doing computer science anymore. 

Trying to be better organized and manage your time better seems a good
place to start. for health and all that it entails, and in particular a
lot of cascading problems, time will tell me

On Wed, 2026-08-26 at 15:42 -0400, Jeffrey Walton wrote:
> Hi ,
> 
> > I am neuroatypical and I am experiencing burnout because of my
> > activities in the free software world.
> > 
> > ... But when I
> > think about the community in the context of a company—with all that
> > implies—I feel incredibly unwell.
> 
> It seems to me your first step is to turn off your computer and
> phone.
> Unplug for a while.  If you can't get well, then unplug for life.
> 
> But keep in mind that no one here is a medical professional
> (corrections, please), so you should seek professional help
> elsewhere.
> 
> (And I hope you are not one of those people who self-diagnose after
> watching a TikTok or YouTube video.  That seems dangerous to me.  You
> should seek professional help.)
> 
> Jeff
> 
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 11:07 AM Jean-Christophe
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> > 
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QEAdlivGGs
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I am neuroatypical and I am experiencing burnout because of my
> > activities in the free software world.
> > 
> > What is Neuroatypical Burnout?
> > 
> > Neuroatypical burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental
> > exhaustion caused by prolonged stress,
> > often exacerbated by the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent
> > individuals. These challenges can include
> > sensory overload, social expectations, executive dysfunction, and
> > the
> > pressure to mask neurodivergent traits
> > to fit into neurotypical environments. Unlike typical burnout,
> > neuroatypical burnout can be more intense and
> > longer-lasting, deeply impacting one’s ability to function in daily
> > life. It often feels like a complete shutdown,
> > where even small tasks become overwhelming, and recovery can take
> > much
> > longer.
> > 
> > I don’t want to leave the free software world. It’s my passion, my
> > reason for living. It’s all I have. But when I
> > think about the community in the context of a company—with all that
> > implies—I feel incredibly unwell.
> > 
> > I’m discovering this about myself, and it’s hitting me hard. I have
> > no
> > answers, no solutions, and no way to get help.
> > I don’t have the means to see a therapist, and there are no
> > resources
> > where I live. Nothing. I’m just frustrated and
> > can’t seem to do anything anymore. I don’t know how to move
> > forward.
> > 
> > I imagine I’m not the only one in the community who feels this way.
> > When you check every box from
> > this video, both the free software community and I need to
> > ask ourselves the hard questions.
> > 
> > The debate is open, and help is welcome—including discussion
> > groups.
> >