u/Internal-Pin-2776

I quit my job 1.5 years ago. I did not know at the time but i was in severe autistic burnout. I am still recovering from it and I am trying to learn as much as I can about myself and my needs so I could find a job that would suit me better.

I am still friends with couple of coworkers,they are cool and nice but also ambitious and very career driven and I get so anxious to meet them. I get so flustered when they ask about my job situation,part of me is still ashamed i do not work. I am 37,female.

How do you navigate such situations?