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I'm slowly returning to work after a viral illness that triggered major autistic burnout. A primary feature of this has been disproportionate nervous system reactions to the frustrations of impaired cognitive function. This creates a vicious cycle where I'm in a state of panic about my inability to think clearly, and this state of panic, by nature, isn't allowing me to think clearly.
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I'm slowly getting a handle on how to ride out these storms, but another related challenge is how to I plan a work day (or a life) around this? How to I plan around a dynamic disability, especially when I'm not yet armed when the proper documentation to get the accommodations I need in the workplace?
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That sounds extremely difficult, and it’s understandable that the unpredictability and severity of these storms and this burnout can make it so hard to plan. Planning is necessarily predicated on a certain amount of expectations you hope to rely on, and when it’s difficult to have reliable expectations, planning can be so challenging.
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When I was at my most burnt out, I’d have random panic attacks multiple times a week and I just couldn’t re-focus on any work afterwards. As I got better at recognizing these oncoming “storms”, I got better at riding them out. I’d step away from my desk when I felt one coming on, go lie down in bed, and tell my co-workers I had a headache or stomach felt weird (not totally untrue). Just giving myself the permission to not attempt to work through a panic attack was a big step in making them more manageable over the years. I guess this isn’t really a strategy per se (especially if you’re not in a position to do exactly this) but a reminder that no matter what work you’re supposed to be doing in that moment, it is ultimately less important than surviving and weathering these storms.
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In every season of life where I’ve had more dynamic disruptions–like when I had my first kid, or had a lapse in steady childcare, or was working back from burnout–I’ve opted to build back my work hours and work stamina slowly. In practice, this means just planning a day with 2-3 hours of focused work when you return. That lower workload sets a more realistic expectation of your abilities to yourself, and I’ve found that alone gives much needed peace of mind. Then, I’d build that endurance up slowly, week after week, until you are working at or near your full capacity again. It’s similar to working back from a physical injury; you need to start small and progressively up your load so you don’t re-injure yourself.
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