I can’t cope

Thank you so so much for your guidance @tyme

I have have sent an email so that they will ring me tomorrow. But I don’t want to consider it until next Wednesday when I finish work.

How has things been for you today? How’s your nephews asthma?

I saw my nephew today @Captain24 - he's still coughing, but definitely perky and cheeky. He was speaking Japanese to us today because he's learning Japanese in Kinder. The teacher says he's really good at Japanese.

As for the admission, totally okay. Whenever you are ready.

I'm also thinking about what you said about telling your parents about your diagnosis. I still haven't spoken to my parents about my diagnoses, and it's years now. Some people say labels don't matter. Yet for others, they have found it helpful letting people know.

I'll give you an example. I used to work with two people who were clearly on the autism spectrum. Their social skills were quite limited and other work colleagues often got upset with these two people. At first I got upset, but when I told myself that they are perhaps on the spectrum, I was able to understand their actions and behaviours in a much more informed way. In the end, it benefitted me that I could use a label. Now, I'm not saying I diagnosed them - no way! That's beyond me! But it helped me understand them.

Another example I heard is a child running through the snow with very little clothes on. Most people didn't get it and didn't know how to help this child. However, as soon as the parents said 'Autism', everyone around realised and was then able to help de-escalate the child.

So yes, sharing a diagnosis can be a scary thought, yet it can also help people understand you and your actions a bit better.

I'm not saying you should or shouldn't disclose it, as this is your call.

I'm here to support you either way.

tyme

That’s a little bit cute @tyme . I love when children learn a second language. I hope he keeps it up.

If I do go down the admission road my parents will need to something as I see them pretty much everyday and they will have to look after Pixie.

I’m not big on labels I take each person I meet as I find them not there label. some situations it does help to understand the person as you’ve said. I have a cousin with cerebral palsy and he is treated the same as my other cousins. We are really close. But his disability doesn’t change how I feel about him.

I really don’t think people need to know about my diagnosis unless I need to talk to them.

Thank you so much for advice and support. I really do appreciate it more than you realise.

If I go down that path I may really need it. I think I have to try something if I’m no better after I finish the block of work.

I'm glad you find the support helpful @Captain24 .

As I said, ultimately it's your choice. You'll be supported either way.

When does work start? Did you ever speak to your bosses etc about having regular shifts (either all mornings or all evening) based on your 'condition'?

Just so you know, you can let your employers know as little or as much as you feel comfortable with. If they truly value your work, they'll find ways to keep you.

I'd love to drive one of those monsters that you drive. I think it'll be awesome! How fast can you generally go?

I work Friday Saturday Sunday day shifts and Monday Tuesday nights.

There is about 600 people that work out there and the rules are if you aren’t mentally fit for work then you shouldn’t be there. So they won’t understand. So I’ll need to just deal with it.

The trucks are mostly speed limited at 45km/hr but I’ve had some up-to 60. It is a pretty cool

job!

I worked in an organisation which had just over 300 staff @Captain24 - and that was the same. A blanket rule.

All I can say is... there's no point asking? (only if you think you can).

But yes, it certainly does sound like such an awesome awesome job! I'd love to try it... one day 🙂 I can add it to my list of careers to try lol.

I love dipping my feet into different avenues and trying things out. I know some people love to stick to the one career for life, but I like to know what's out there 🙂

In my 30yrs of working this is my 3rd job! The first 2 were in retail corporations. I did move around and do a few different things throughout the 25yrs though. It took a lot of courage for me to completely change careers and jump into mining. I’m pretty shy, reserved with no self confidence in mums ‘normal’ moments so it was massive for me.

Very interesting @Captain24 . I've never worked in retail or hospitality, and I don't think it's really for me.

My jobs have mainly been around helping people. Old people, young people, babies, parents, teens... I think that's my calling.

I did want to be a paediatric nurse when I was a kid..... never got very far.

Helping people shows a lot about your character @tyme. I was told I’d make a great nurse but I didn’t think so. I always wanted to be an accountant or radiographer but that never happened

It is cold, raining and miserable and so am I.
Today is really hard.