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So I only found out I was autistic about 2-years ago go and since then I have learnt a lot about myself.

One thing I found out that I cannot work all day. I couldn't last in school and even days when I'm not doing anything I have to sleep in the afternoon to recharge. 

It's not that I don't want to work full time but I physically mentally and emotionally just can't. But no one seems to understand this as I'm currently looking for a new job I'm constantly asked why I'm looking for part-time why are all the jobs that I'm applying for his part time and even though I have explained myself especially my mum doesn't understand and and kind of employees that im being over dramatic or lazy.

And now every time I do have an interview and I explain that I can't do all days and my compromises I feel really ashamed of myself and maybe I am just being lazy and overdramatic but deep down I know no I cannot have a full time job and I just need some support with that.

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  • You are not being lazy or dramatic. I totally understand what your going through. I am the same, have worked full time all my life and broken down in almost every job Ive ever had. I have had to accept I can only work part time but am still fighting it, applying for full time jobs and then realising I cant do them

    Accepting what we can and cant do takes a lot of courage but it sounds like you are on that path and you are understanding yourself. Just trust your gut instict. I know its hard when other people put pressure on you and make you feel lazy or incapable but they are not inside your head, you are and you know what is best for you. Your doing so much better than you think you are 

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  • You are not being lazy or dramatic. I totally understand what your going through. I am the same, have worked full time all my life and broken down in almost every job Ive ever had. I have had to accept I can only work part time but am still fighting it, applying for full time jobs and then realising I cant do them

    Accepting what we can and cant do takes a lot of courage but it sounds like you are on that path and you are understanding yourself. Just trust your gut instict. I know its hard when other people put pressure on you and make you feel lazy or incapable but they are not inside your head, you are and you know what is best for you. Your doing so much better than you think you are 

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