Forced onto sick leave

Hi @FracturedBeing 

Disclosure in the workplace is really tricky. And often front-loaded. Employers start off trying to help, but crack the sads when it doesn't magically go away ASAP

Hey @FracturedBeing 

I hear how incredibly scary and overwhelming this is. To have 20 years of stability shaken at the same time you're trying to navigate a new lease is a massive weight for anyone to carry, let alone while managing the sensory and emotional toll of Autism and ADHD 💚

It makes complete sense that your body is in high-alert mode right now. When the 'calming' tools like tapping or showers don't work, it’s usually because the nervous system is just too overloaded. Since you're pacing and feeling 'wired,' sometimes 'heavy work' can be more effective than quiet exercises. Try pushing as hard as you can against a wall for 30 seconds, or holding something heavy to give your muscles a different sensation to focus on.

You’ve done the absolute right thing by contacting your union and calling the crisis lines. You don't have to solve the housing or the legal side tonight. Your only job right now is to get through to that phone call tomorrow morning. The union rep's role is to be your shield here, especially regarding those disability laws and 'reasonable accommodations.' Write down any questions you have for her now so you can 'park' them and try to give your brain a rest.

We are here with you 💚

Hey @FracturedBeing ,

I'm sorry to hear about what has happened.

So where to from here?

Please look after yourself. It sounds so stressful.

Honestly no idea, back to the Doc on Tuesday to try and get more paperwork filled in  to say that I'm fit for work. 

It's not only the job I need, it's the routine. Having nothing to do each day is killing me. The limbo of the housing situation really messing with me.

Sounds like a bummer @FracturedBeing 

I can totally relate. I NEED routine too!

I remember that when I struggled with my own mental health and the lack of routine was always the hardest.

@FracturedBeing , I believe we share common interest. Please read my story, share yours on the forum and support the movement.

Things don't have to be this way... But we need to stick together and fight for what is right.

https://saneforums.org/t5/Advocating-for-change/Are-others-experiencing-quot-masked-quot-dismissals-...

Hey @FracturedBeing , I'm thinking of you.

How are you going? As there been any change since we last spoke?

@PsychosocialH , thank you for sharing.

I'm sorry that you both have to experience such things. It sounds so hard.

My union rep has lodged my appeal.

But haven't heard anything yet, so now it's just the waiting game. 

Back to the Doc tomorrow to get another certificate for 2 weeks, because although they are forcing me off, I still have to provide medical certificates. 

Honesty after the last week though I could really use the rest.

Thanks for checking in 😊