Autistic Burnout and Issues at work

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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Autonomistic over 1 year ago

Autistic burnout does need to be better recognised by the NHS. Currently so many autistic people in burnout are misdiagnosed with anxiety / depression and offered inappropriate medication / talk therapies.

There was an online petition started last year, campaigning for more official recognition.

https://www.change.org/p/make-schools-camhs-and-other-professionals-recognise-and-accept-autistic-burnout

It doesn't appear to still be active but I did find this document, prepared as written evidence for a parliamentary committee. It may be helpful to show your employer.

https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/117253/pdf/
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NAS89935 over 1 year ago in reply to Autonomistic

Yes, i have been offered CBT, medication etc.. not the help I need at all! Although it is most definitely effecting my mental wellbeing. I am tired of trying to function at 5% all the time, while trying to meeting expectations of others.
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Yes, i have been offered CBT, medication etc.. not the help I need at all! Although it is most definitely effecting my mental wellbeing. I am tired of trying to function at 5% all the time, while trying to meeting expectations of others.
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