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? Dealing with a burnout or struggling with mental health or both

Halewood34

Hi

I’m in my 30’s and I’ve recently filled in a self referral for an autism assessment as I was never picked up at school. I’ve currently been off work (as a nurse in the NHS) for almost 6 months with depression and anxiety, but after research and some community support II think it’s more a burnout with potential depression and anxiety together. Things have slowly improved and I’m going back to work soon but the anxiety has started to over take over the low mood/burnout is horrible and I have a fear once I’m in work I’m going to slip back into a burnout. I’ve been going into work to touch basis and I’m ok as I know I can escape but I worry I’m not getting the full support etc I’d get if I had an autism diagnosis. 

Due to living in Wales there’s a 3-3.5 year waiting list and no way to get an assessment quicker through my job etc unless I can pay which is not likely currently. 

I just really worry due to not getting the correct support in the community as I’ve only got counselling as I’m low risk and no diagnosis of anything to help, I’m not getting the results I need to get my life fully back on track. 

(sorry it’s a bit long winded and deep) 

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  • Have you mentioned autism to work at all? As you've requested a referral you could  tell your HR that you've been referred for autism assessment by your GP because they identified that you have traits. You can then ask for reasonable adjustments. You don't need to have the diagnosis. They may give you an occupational health assessment which will help identify adjustments, 

    After diagnosis there doesn't seem to be a lot of help for adults anyway. I'm in the same boat as you (signed off sick with burnout and returning to work soon) and I haven't been offered any NHS support other than counselling. I'min England though - maybe it's different in Wales. 

  • in reply to Tamarinda

    Thank you 

    I work in England but live in wales so my nhs is will be the same as you 

    my manager is supportive but I don’t seem to get the support you’d get if you fitted under the disability in work 

    even union haven’t been able to offer anything 

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  • in reply to Halewood34

    Have you told them that you've been referred for assessment? It still counts as a disability as long as the difficulties have been present for over a year. You don't have to actually have the diagnosis. Even if someone had self diagnosed and told their work they would have to take it into account.