Hi all, I’m new to using these forums, I recently (unintentionally) upset some people by venting and asking for advice on Facebook so I thought I would try here.
I am 25, I was late diagnosed with ASD at 22, I’ve been employed for almost a decade now and have worked in a variety of different roles and work environments. I currently work in the care industry as a support worker, I have just had to take 2 weeks off sick on doctors orders due to the sheer amount of stress and anxiety my job gives me, I have only been back for two days and somehow feel even worse than I did before I went off sick. I have lost a substantial amount of weight due to lack of appetite, my hair is falling out, I constantly feel sick, having panic attacks frequently and much more but have been told by my GP that it is all stress related and no further underlying health issue/s.
I genuinely feel as though I am unsuitable for most / maybe even all jobs at this point, I’ve tried so many and nothing seems to work even with reasonable adjustments being made. I do not just have ASD but quite the extensive list of health conditions that make working extremely difficult for me, I am currently trying to make a PIP claim so I can go down to part time work but my health record is not accurate and missing conditions and until I can get my doctors to resolve this issue, I cannot claim… I have too many bills to pay and going part time without financial support is impossible.
My next shift is on Friday and I don’t know what to do, my company is making me have a meeting with HR because I messed up at work and accidentally broke a policy (I genuinely didn’t understand), they have no patience or understanding for my health and wellbeing and I am terrified I am about to lose another job and if that happens I’ll have to sell my car which has helped me massively since I struggle badly with public transport. I am out of options, any advice at all is massively appreciated. Thank you.
