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Struggling with Autism Related Anxiety in Work

stressmonkey13
over 4 years ago

I am working full-time and I am struggling with high levels of anxiety on a daily basis, and taking medication as a tool to help me manage this (with variable success).  This is my 1st full-time permanent role since my diagnosis in 2015 at the age of 50.  

I have had 2 Access to Work workplace assessments and a National Autistic Society specialist workplace assessment.

My employer has implemented some reasonable adjustments (after a long drawn out fight), but my line manger is still refusing 2 others.

One of these adjustments was recommended by the National Autistic Society specialist workplace assessment and the other is recommended in a Mind Wellness Action Plan (WAP) for employees with mental health difficulties.

This has dragged on for 3 years now - ever since I started working for them.

I have just got my union involved to support me, but things are so slow and my mental health is really struggling.

Does anyone know of any mentor / buddy type schemes that might be able to help me manage my mental health better whilst all of this is happening?  It would need to be someone with a good understanding of autism.  Failing that can anyone recommend a solicitors who specialises in employment law and who understands autism and can give me some advice?

Thanks in advance.

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  • over 4 years ago

    The other thing that keeps me sane when Im working is going to the gym.  I do it most days.  Even now I do it most days.  If you want to improve stress, do some exercise every day.  if you go for the gym, one with a good punch bag is very useful.

    You need to sort your attitude to the work thing.  Getting totally stressed isnt helping you.  Aidie's advice on withdrawing from the fight is correct at times.  I often withdraw from conflict or when I just need to do something else, not just at work, but at home too.  I can choose not to, but when I go its like an atom bomb, so better to just walk away and calm down.  No matter where you work, you will probably always suffer from this issue.  On average their is always one person who is going to cause you grief.  Avoid them, ignore them and complete whatever work you are expected to do.  At the same time if you need to escalate to someone above them, do so.  You do have rights, but everything is give and take.

    Wish people a good day.  Do it for everyone.  Smile. Be happy.  Nothing annoys people more than the person who is always happy, especially when their own lives are going to hell.  Revel in your happiness.

    Honestly i could give you a bunch of stuff you could do that would allow you to turn the tables on your line manager and make their life a living hell, but negative energy doesnt help you in the long term.

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  • over 4 years ago

    The other thing that keeps me sane when Im working is going to the gym.  I do it most days.  Even now I do it most days.  If you want to improve stress, do some exercise every day.  if you go for the gym, one with a good punch bag is very useful.

    You need to sort your attitude to the work thing.  Getting totally stressed isnt helping you.  Aidie's advice on withdrawing from the fight is correct at times.  I often withdraw from conflict or when I just need to do something else, not just at work, but at home too.  I can choose not to, but when I go its like an atom bomb, so better to just walk away and calm down.  No matter where you work, you will probably always suffer from this issue.  On average their is always one person who is going to cause you grief.  Avoid them, ignore them and complete whatever work you are expected to do.  At the same time if you need to escalate to someone above them, do so.  You do have rights, but everything is give and take.

    Wish people a good day.  Do it for everyone.  Smile. Be happy.  Nothing annoys people more than the person who is always happy, especially when their own lives are going to hell.  Revel in your happiness.

    Honestly i could give you a bunch of stuff you could do that would allow you to turn the tables on your line manager and make their life a living hell, but negative energy doesnt help you in the long term.

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