how do you deal with uncertainty?
hello, an autistic male adult here. I was diagnosed recently with autism at 26 year old. I've been looking for communities to walk with this recent journey I have started with my diagnosis. So, i'm very glad to have found this reddit 😄
Recently, I've been having a hard time dealing with uncertainty, and the anxiety and rumination that come with it. I've been taking anxiety meds for some time, I quit recently this year, but due to recent events regarding job anxiety, I decided to start again (I was supervised by my psychiatrist)
I've been wondering how do autistic adults deal with uncertainty? I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I started a new project plus mortgage coming along soon.
So, it's been very overwhelming because this change means more expectations. I can't stop thinking about me underperforming/failing, getting fired and not being able to pay the debt. However, so far, I've been doing well.
How do you deal with the fact that you have to perform well and meet the expectations of a new project (or the expectations that comes with your job title)? especially when your boss can be a bit strict (he's reprimanded me before though nothing has happened)
Note: "deal" as in how do you do to go on your life and not stop doing stuff you want because your brain is stressed out about not wanting to fail
Note 2: One of my biggest fears in life is about failing because I kind of made thriving at what I do my personality