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Burnout?

findingme__again

I’m really struggling and have been for months.  A late diagnosed autistic circa 2 years ago.  Starting to wonder if what I’m feeling is actually burnout as I seem to go through the same cycle every 18 months to 2 years on repeat.  I work but right now everything feels too much.  I dread work as I feel like I can’t cope at the minute, I have no patience at home.  Some days I feel like I literally don’t want to get out of bed but force myself over and over to do it.  I haven’t left the house on a day off now in months as I can’t face it I’m so exhausted, I have no patience for my wife or kids and I cry all the time.  Worse some days I question the point in all of it.  Want to ask my doctor for a sick note but can’t bring myself to let my boss or my team at work down or my wife.  Feel alone and trapped.  Feel like I’m drowning

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  • Hi findingme__again, 

    Thank you for sharing how you are feeling, it sounds like you’ve been carrying a lot, and that must feel overwhelming.

    Burnout can feel very difficult and challenging and what you describe will resonate with a lot of people here. You're not alone, we're here to support you. 

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you [or anyone else] is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.

    If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: www.nhs.uk/.../.

    Here are some other organisations that offer free, confidential support:

    · Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24/7

    · SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30 PM–10.30 PM daily)

    · Shout – Text 85258, 24/7

    · Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM)

    You’ve taken a brave step by posting and you’re very welcome to keep posting. Remember that you deserve support too.

    All the best, 

    Katrina Mod

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  • Hi findingme__again, 

    Thank you for sharing how you are feeling, it sounds like you’ve been carrying a lot, and that must feel overwhelming.

    Burnout can feel very difficult and challenging and what you describe will resonate with a lot of people here. You're not alone, we're here to support you. 

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you [or anyone else] is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.

    If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: www.nhs.uk/.../.

    Here are some other organisations that offer free, confidential support:

    · Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24/7

    · SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30 PM–10.30 PM daily)

    · Shout – Text 85258, 24/7

    · Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM)

    You’ve taken a brave step by posting and you’re very welcome to keep posting. Remember that you deserve support too.

    All the best, 

    Katrina Mod

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