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Advice needed please!

Arlia

Hello everyone,

I am in need of your advice. I’m a 29 year old teacher and I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety for a number of years. I’ve been through CBT and on anti-depressants but I don’t feel like it’s made much of a difference. I feel that these conditions are stemming from the fact I might have Aspergers. I’ve always struggled with social situations and reading adults (I’m fine with understanding children), and I feel that it’s getting worse as I’m getting older. I had a massive disaster at work today all because I misread the situation and then didn’t understand why people got angry. I feel the world is an overwhelming place, every day seems to be getting more difficult. I struggle with change and I won’t drive to places I don’t know. I have to have a routine and if anything changes I get anxious/angry. 

What do you think I should do? Please can you help me because I feel that it’s getting worse and I don’t know who to turn to. 

Thank you. 

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  • I am a teacher too and have experienced similar things. I had to be signed off for six months . I went back 3 days a week and it makes things much better for me. 

    My head is really good and since getting my diagnosis has been really supported. 

    I have a go to person who helps explain things to me.

    Definitely go to your g p and don't be afraid to ask for time off if you need it.

  • in reply to Magnolia1

    It’s good to know that I’m not alone. I had 3 weeks off in November and I was treated as if I had depression/anxiety but I genuinely feel these stem from something else. The scenario was that I sent an email regarding some feedback, my HoD department then kicked off about it and I still don’t understand why. I literally had a melt down because I didn’t know what I had done and went home with a ‘migraine’.

    It’s good that your school are supportive. Did you speak to anyone about how you felt at work? I’m not sure who to turn to. 

    Thanks

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  • in reply to Magnolia1

    It’s good to know that I’m not alone. I had 3 weeks off in November and I was treated as if I had depression/anxiety but I genuinely feel these stem from something else. The scenario was that I sent an email regarding some feedback, my HoD department then kicked off about it and I still don’t understand why. I literally had a melt down because I didn’t know what I had done and went home with a ‘migraine’.

    It’s good that your school are supportive. Did you speak to anyone about how you felt at work? I’m not sure who to turn to. 

    Thanks

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