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Raven

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone had some advice for this situation:

I have AS, I work with the public in a fast paced environment. A few weeks ago, something bad happened and I got investigated for what was a genuine mistake. Since then, nothing serious has come of it. However, I have made several mistakes, some quite small and others a little bigger. My superior thinks I may be trying too hard to make up for my past mistake. I think she is right. I have lost a bit of confidence and I have been trying to make sure I am doing the right thing, which isn't always.

Has anyone else been stuck with these problems? And does anyone have any good advice about being able to deal and move on? I don't usually make these types of mistakes and I am worried that I've stuck myself in a rut. I've been told just to draw a line and keep going. Something seems to be blocking, otherwise I'm simply having a run of bad luck, but I don't think that is likely.

Thank you for any advice that can be offered.

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  • Hi Raven

    I think you're doing what we all do and giving yourself a harder time than you need to.

    Firstly give yourself a pat on the back for even attempting to do the kind of job your doing in the first place, ie, working in a fast paced, customer orientated job. Thats hard for any "normal person", but for someone with AS, it is a huge challenge. Sounds to me that up to the point when you made a mistake, you had been doing ok in it so well done.

    Also your supervisor comes across as someone who has noticed how unnerving this has become for you and is trying to help you move on, but I know how difficult it is to get rid of negative thoughts, so you're concentrating on the things you've done wrong - Hey, howz about concentrating on all the many things you've got right and give yourslf a confidence boost.

    Everybody makes mistakes - be kinder to yourself

    Good luck

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  • Hi Raven

    I think you're doing what we all do and giving yourself a harder time than you need to.

    Firstly give yourself a pat on the back for even attempting to do the kind of job your doing in the first place, ie, working in a fast paced, customer orientated job. Thats hard for any "normal person", but for someone with AS, it is a huge challenge. Sounds to me that up to the point when you made a mistake, you had been doing ok in it so well done.

    Also your supervisor comes across as someone who has noticed how unnerving this has become for you and is trying to help you move on, but I know how difficult it is to get rid of negative thoughts, so you're concentrating on the things you've done wrong - Hey, howz about concentrating on all the many things you've got right and give yourslf a confidence boost.

    Everybody makes mistakes - be kinder to yourself

    Good luck

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