Why Autoimmune Burnout Hits Harder, And What to Do About It

Burnout isn't just about long hours and too much coffee. When you live with an autoimmune condition, burnout is deeper, more advanced, and more relentless. Think of it as burnout on steroids, an emotional rollercoaster of symptoms, endless appointments, a diagnosis that's both a relief and a life sentence, and fatigue so bone-deep it's invisible to everyone but you.

Description: In this first episode of the Running on Empty series, Dr. Alison breaks down why autoimmune burnout is different, and why it leaves you more exhausted, more frustrated, and more misunderstood than "regular" burnout.

Here's what you'll discover inside this episode:

• Why autoimmune burnout is more advanced: from the exhausting path to diagnosis, to the emotional weight of "no cure," to the invisible fatigue no one else seems to understand.

• The science behind it: how burnout impacts your brain, nervous system, hormones, and inflammation — and why it can amplify flares and symptoms.

• The truth about testing: why there's no single burnout biomarker, and why cortisol panels won't tell you what you already feel in your body.

• What doesn't work: quick-fix detoxes, supplement stacks, or trying to "push through."

• What actually helps: research-backed strategies, from sleep and movement to mindset, gratitude, and nervous system regulation, that rebuild resilience step by step.

✨ Most importantly, you'll walk away knowing this: burnout isn't permanent. With the right strategies, you can recover, rebuild, and reclaim your energy.

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Resources & Links:

Ready to go deeper? Check out autoimmuneacademy.com.

The Fatigue Fix course has a full section designed specifically to help you overcome burnout. https://autoimmuneacademy.com/programs/

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