Published on 12, July, 2020
I am really struggling with anxiety at the moment and as a result am currently off sick from work. It will be three months this month that I've been off and to be honest I don't know how I'll be able to return. I'm just so burnt out with the camouflaging and masking that I've done over many years (not realising that I am autistic) and it's had such a detrimental affect on my self esteem. I'm now thinking I'll never be able to work unless I can find a job where I am alone.
How were you managing before you burnt out?
Is it possible to adjust your role somehow so you don't burn out. Can your OH or HR departments help.
I've hit that a time or two. It was then that I knew I needed a change; a work/life restructure to manage the constant exhaustion. Back then, of course I didn't know what I was experiencing was 'burn out'. These days my job has to fit with my energy accounting. Lockdown has been brilliant in that regard; no commute with its sensory bombardments and social interaction reduced to Teams meetings. But of course not everyone is lucky enough to be able to work at home.
Thank you so much for your reply. I have thought about trying to get a job working from home because I think that will be better for me - I might have a try to look for one.