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Late diagnosis, burn out and trying to stay in teaching

carly_26

Hello,

just after some advice /kindred spirits as I’m struggling to process all of this.

i received my diagnosis in July and have struggled since. I’m struggling with grief of why so late to finally find out for sure, anxiety and depression which were already there, increasing remuneration and fixation on my struggles, and huge issues in work. I’ve gone to the GP today and it’s been suggested I take medication and have two weeks off due to my struggles.

I just need to know this gets better. I want to keep doing my job, be happy…maybe have some worthwhile friendships at some point. I’m just feeling really low and lonely.

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  • It will be good if you have an understanding employer. I know that there are some out there!

    Again the proof will be in the pudding regarding the reasonable adjustments you may request. Check out the EHRC website and they have a document that you can view / download regarding the statutory guidance on the Equality Act 2010. Knowledge is power they say.

    Unfortunately for me my public service caring profession employer has not been so understanding in that my reasonable adjustment requests have been refused and I now find myself with the prospect of my career being lost after 30 years due to me requesting adjustments. I am now waiting for my employment tribunal to be listed. It has been just under 3 years since my diagnosis and adjustment request and the uncertainty is killing me but hopefully on the home straight to at least get some closure for my early retirement.

    I did not mean to sound negative but just want you to be aware *** does happen and it is not fair

  • in reply to Mr T

    My employers are trying to be fair. However do the context of where I work, not all of adjustments are possible in their defense. So it’s tricky 

  • in reply to carly_26

    I wish you luck. If they are not feasible as they say have they given written justifications and offered alternatives

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