Need support

[JulesRimetStillGleaming]

I feel like I'm losing my mind

I'm autistic and dealing with huge life changing stuff

• been struggling with infertility so am now considering either adoption or IVF with donor eggs

• been having health issues and am experiencing chronic fatigue for a year now and having medical tests but no diagnosis yet. Had 4 months paid sick leave which I took but spent most of that on a waiting list.

• since going back to work my job role has entirely changed (without asking me) and I have a new manager

• I'm considering applying for new jobs

I feel completely and utterly overwhelmed at nearly all times. I'm trying to work but getting to grips with a new job under this pressure is proving very difficult. The tiniest thing is making me dissolve in tears.

Just hoping speaking to others might help me get through it.

I have a GP appointment booked. I don't want to go off sick again but it is an option that I'm considering. I would be on half lay and obviously looks awful with trying to find a new job.

*half pay

Wow, that's a lot… it sounds like you need some kind of outlet for your concerns and to discuss your stressors with (I mean, MN is great, but I mean an actual IRL person who's trained to listen) — does your work have an EAP you can use if you need someone to talk to?

Wow, that's a lot… it sounds like you need some kind of outlet for your worries (I mean, MN is great, but an actual person does your work have an EAP you can use of you need someone to talk to?

What help can we give you on this thread?
Is it more helpful to have a venting space or would practical ideas help as well?

Virtual comfort totem (cake/hug/flowers) in the meantime anyway - sounds really rough.
It's very frustrating when you have a long period of being burnt out or fatigued.
I'm struggling with that too, after work stress then post covid fatigue

Hm, my phone managed to post the half-finished message after the finished one 🙄

I don't know what I need.

There has been so much change in my life lately, I feel like my head is spinning.

I've also been referred to a new autism service and so have been trying to get my head around who new people are too.

I'm WFH but struggling so much to get any focus.

Do you take breaks when working?
I know when I'm more stressed I'm liable to force myself to stare at a screen but I do better when I get fresh air or eat an apple or something.

I'm taking more breaks than working right now!

I've seen a job advert that I want to apply for so I need to do that later. I have an online open evening with a fertility clinic this evening.

Sounds like thyroid issues, any family history? Or other autoimmune diseases?