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Stress, anxiety and frustration

ALM

Hi 

For the past 8 months I've been in a very toxic workplace that didn't support my neurodiversity. 

I left the organisation and boldly decided that I wanted to hold them accountable for the discrimination. 

We are trying to negotiate ahead of a possible employment tribunal. 

It's soooooo awful and distressing. 

Does anyone have any tips of how to negotiate this awful time and how to look after yourself. 

It's so unjust and unfair. I'm really struggling with that element also. 

Any suggestions greatly appreciated 

  • in reply to pinkchocoholic

    Thanks for your suggestions Blush 

    It's difficult to look after yourself properly when you're in such a stressful situation. 

    Taking a walk and getting some fresh air sounds good. 

  • ALM said:
    Does anyone have any tips of how to negotiate this awful time and how to look after yourself. 

    Using an experienced employment lawyer is a good choice and a route I have used several times to considerable success.

    You may want to try to find one with a specialisation in disability discrimination but these seem to be fewer.

    For your personal wellbeing I would recommend working with a psychotherapist who has experience in helping autists as they can teach you great techniques for coping.

    Good luck with the case - if they are already negotiating then this is a good sign in my experience. Don't get too greedy would also be my advice. If you want to make them suffer then I have seen way too many cases fail in court due to lack of damning evidence or a judge who didn't really understand the disability discrimination that autists face (since we seem normal to them).

    Of course this isn't legal advice, only my experience so don't act on it please. Make your own research and do what you feel is right.

  • I've not been through a tribunal myself but have tips for self care

    make sure you focus on your needs and even just doing the basic things (getting up, getting dressed, eating meals) is fine - if you have a garden or a little area you can walk outside in that's not too busy I'd suggest doing this as fresh air helps wellbeing as well. 

    not sure but the following might be able to help as well

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/employment/what-can-i-do-if-im-having-trouble-at-work

    https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/employment-tribunal