@ Stellata: I'm glad you have found helpful therapy and a workplace that is willing to accomodate your difficulties. I'm a bit of a 'lurker' on these boards sometimes and have read a lot of your posts and always think "aha - it's stellata" knowing you'll have something positive, encouraging or thoughtful to say. You seem like you have been so strong and carried on through hellish times, and still persevere despite difficulties and I hope it is paying off (does sound like it is).
I never used to dissociate, just be upset when things hurt, but trying to hide that upset-ness (as one must in work) brought about dissociation, and I couldn't really do the job in that state (even if only for short periods). Unfortunately this means they can legitimately fire you, even with the DDA. It's a shame about the nursing/care work thing as I can usually work until I drop in that kind of environment (same in personal life - can go on supporting othrs even when I'm in a terrible place). So I am trying to think of ways to earn money that I can do well in now.
@dash - wow that sounds like me. Although I've been assessed as needing therapy I'm having great trouble actually getting on the waiting list and have no other support (and the waiting list keeps mysteriously changing length and they randomly take you off it without telling you).
I'm thinking to try to get private therapy but without benefits couldn't pay for it and am worried without NHS to back me up I will fail ESA reassessment. Do you mind if I PM you? I'd like to hear your story if that's not too much to ask.
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