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Autistic Burnout and Issues at work

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Hi Everyone 

I wonder if I could have some advice please, I have been struggling with frequent Autistic Burnouts and have run afoul of my employers sickness policies. 

I have no other time of with any other ailments as I never seem to get virus's or other form of illness.

My employer is talking about redeployment as I work for the NHS.

At the moment, I am feeling very unsettled and anxious as I don't really know whats going on going through another burnout but afraid to go off work. I am at stage 1, this will lead to stage 2.

I am very extreamly depressed and do not know what to do as I believe management do not understand Autistic Burnout and I am tired of trying to explain.

Thanks you!

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  • I have had to take a lot of time off work during the past 2 years due to burnout / fatigue + other issues.

    My employer has been very supportive, but it is getting to the point where they seem to be less willing to continue the support. This is something that I understand, I mean, I'm paid to do a job and just haven't been able to do it for days / weeks at a time. It is difficult for them to plan projects and other thing, because they don't know if I will be working tomorrow, or off sick - which could be indefinite.

    Whilst we autists do have some employment / discrimination laws on our side, I'm not sure how much they will ultimately protect you if you are unable to do you job. I guess that at least my employer has been supportive in the past and that they are trying to find a solution without having to go down the disciplinary route.

    I'm not overly suprised to hear that the NHS are not understanding of autism - especially when I consider the absolute failure to support patients with autism.

    I wish you good luck!

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  • I have had to take a lot of time off work during the past 2 years due to burnout / fatigue + other issues.

    My employer has been very supportive, but it is getting to the point where they seem to be less willing to continue the support. This is something that I understand, I mean, I'm paid to do a job and just haven't been able to do it for days / weeks at a time. It is difficult for them to plan projects and other thing, because they don't know if I will be working tomorrow, or off sick - which could be indefinite.

    Whilst we autists do have some employment / discrimination laws on our side, I'm not sure how much they will ultimately protect you if you are unable to do you job. I guess that at least my employer has been supportive in the past and that they are trying to find a solution without having to go down the disciplinary route.

    I'm not overly suprised to hear that the NHS are not understanding of autism - especially when I consider the absolute failure to support patients with autism.

    I wish you good luck!

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