Published on 12, July, 2020
Is there anyone on here that cannot work due to the type of autism they have, for example get meltdowns and find working for other people too stressful so you don't work.
But you do manage to get out maybe a few hours a week or month and socialise with a mix of people (NT's included) and you just keep your autism for socialising hidden, so that you don't be judged, and you will keep that energy out and go out for a drink, dance, dinner, pub etc and enjoy your time with others, but off course come back home and rest and recharge for the rest of the week/days .
I have just had to leave my job after 3 years because I am so burned out from working for people and having to socialise at work. Had many severe meltdowns and been signed off sick from work several times too.
As far as socialising outside of work though, I used to be able to do it all the time, although mainly by using alcohol or clowning around as a crutch to mask my anxiety.Now I am so burned out I can hardly socialise at all, maybe once a month at the most. I manage to play cricket and football tho which gets me mixing with people a bit although even that is a challenge