Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello.. I'm new to the group and have suspected for a while that I am on the spectrum after working as an Autism Support Worker. I also have mental health problems and trying to get my voice heard is a challenge. Some of you have mentioned being passed pillar to post. My GP surgery doesn't seem to know who deals with Autism! But i finally (I think) have a referral.
I have lost jobs very quickly due to overwhelm and emotional breakdowns. I cry a lot. I struggle to cope with day to day life. Noise, bustle, people's tone of voice, thinking people are angry when they aren't, my mind going blank, not being able to multitask. I avoid people even at home with my parents. Yet I can come across as cheerful and articulate a lot of the time.
I feel my future is bleak and I will not be able to hold down a job. I am capable of much more but this thing is getting in the way.
I'm so worried i will lose my current job as a Health Care Assistant. My manager thinks because i am often upset i am not coping. She doesn't understand. The in-house trainer politely asked me if i had considered if i was autistic. I said yes and thought it was highly likely. So I put the wheels in motion.
I feel so broken and weird and frightened and confused and misunderstood. So I came here!
hey girl,
you sound like my twin!!!!
maybe follow up with the GP.
maybe in busy environments, you can use noise-cancelling headphones. below in the link is what I use. it is tight o the ears.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edz-Kidz-Ear-Defenders-Blue/dp/B001D0YI7M/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ear+defenders&qid=1591803923&sr=8-7
maybe use sensory items like stress balls or teddies
I wear earplugs a lot at home. I could maybe wear one in one ear at work. It's funny you've said that about sensory items, I like to carry a small soft toy when I go through a hard time!