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How does everyone manage at work?

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Starrynight32 · 10/08/2016 15:23

Hi everyone, i've realised for a couple of years now I have aspergers, I don't have a diagnosis wouldn't know where to start with that one. Started a new job five months ago after been out of work for quite a few years, the thing is I find I'm constantly checking myself making sure I'm acting normal and trying not to make mistakes, when the shop is busy my head feels in a spin feel like I'm just keeping it together, I'm quite clumsy and drop things put things in places where they don't even go but when I make mistakes and all these things are pointed out to me I feel ridiculous for making them in the first place.im really pushing myself in this job when sometimes I think it would be best to not have one, everyone else is calm and knows what there doing and sometimes I just feel like am sinking, can you ever feel settled and calm in a job and not feel on high alert all the time, is it possible to get to that space, wondering about relaxation techniques each day before I start or a herbal remedy or something, my question is how does everyone else cope in there job, can I change things for myself for the better? Sometimes I feel like I'm good at pretending then there's days where it just ain't happening :( xx

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FaithAscending · 27/08/2016 19:42

I feel the same. I'm struggling at work. I've disclosed my diagnosis. I've been told I'm entitled to a work-based assessment but nobody seems to know who should do it?!

I'm better working part-time but I'm currently looking for a job is a less stressful environment (my workplace is very busy and noisy).

helpimitchy · 29/08/2016 15:20

I've gone onto nightshift as it's dark and quiet with few people around. It's made a big difference to my state of mind.

Have you thought about finding a quieter job where things are more predictable and less busy?

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