Had enough

Hey.

i haven’t posted in a while, but have had a horrific day (and few weeks) and just I think wanted to feel less alone. I don’t know any autistic adults in real life and I find it so hard to explain to other people how I am feeling, especially as some know about my diagnosis and others don’t. 

I work full time, and I am beginning to understand why only 19% of autistic adults are in employment. I just feel like I can’t do it at the moment. I’ve recently been off sick for six weeks, returned to work and I feel like everyday is getting worse. I feel in a constant state of overwhelm. I was only diagnosed a few months ago, but feel like I am getting more and more autistic as time goes on! Is that even a thing?! What’s going on?? 

I feel so frustrated ALL the time. I have a massive sense of injustice, cannot cope with people not following the rules or not doing what they’re meant to, and no one else seems to care! I cannot understand why managers etc do not deal with things, why they don’t dealt with incompetence or people not doing what they are asked to. I HATE that I care so much. That I get too involved. My brain does not ever stop. I have OCD as well as autism and struggle massively with obsessive thoughts and it’s all just too much. I cannot keep doing it. 

i literally broke down sobbing today in the toilets and was sent home. This keeps happening. I’ve recently got into full blown shouting matches with colleagues in front of the whole office. It’s horrible, embarrassing, shameful. I am crying so much. Then I overthink and don’t sleep. 

i cannot deal with the way I think about things, having a total lack of control over other people. I can’t explain to managers why I am constantly causing problems or raising issues because I just CANNOT let things go. 

I don’t even know why I’m posting really. Maybe it will help getting it all out and will help me sleep. I’m Just at my wits end. 

Parents
  • I'm sorry you were having a rough time of it yesterday. Life can quickly become overwhelming but it's good you were able to come here and talk about it. Though I can't change your situation I do understand and I hope that in itself will be a little help to you.

    Also good to know you have a therapist trained in autism and she is a big help to you. I'm still looking for such a therapist myself.

    Look after yourself and keep your spirits up. We are all here with you during these difficult times.

  • Thankyou. I think being on this forum does really help as it just makes you feel that other people understand. I feel like no one in my actual life can understand at all how I’m feeling and I’m always met with the classic - just stop worrying, just stop thinking, just go to sleep. None of which are possible, realistic or how I function! 

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  • Thankyou. I think being on this forum does really help as it just makes you feel that other people understand. I feel like no one in my actual life can understand at all how I’m feeling and I’m always met with the classic - just stop worrying, just stop thinking, just go to sleep. None of which are possible, realistic or how I function! 

Children
  • Thankyou. I think being on this forum does really help as it just makes you feel that other people understand.

    My sentiments exactly! 

    This forum is a place of like-minded people who do care and understand. This means we can support each other when needed, something I've never found in real life.

    Don't listen to people telling you to stop worrying etc.

    If only it was that easy! 

    You're doing fine as you are and you will get there, we can offer all the support in the world and help you when you need it.

    Take care x