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I left school at 17 and went straight into an office environment. It was not a happy time of my life. I eventually realised that I had to change my situation when I began frequently to fall asleep at my desk. I continued part time while I did a college course and finally got in to university, supporting myself with a pub job at night and a job in a supermarket in the early mornings.
I burnt out pretty bad, with consecutive migraines in my 2nd year and other health problems but I did it and went into teaching, which again was very stressful. I worked 80 hours a week to keep on top of things.
Now I study again, work very few paid hours (not a single day’s work from the agency since I told them I have ADHD) but I do a lot of voluntary work and keep stuff going for my kids, one of whom is flexi schooled.
I have come to learn that I need structure to my days but not necessarily routine and that I thrive on intellectual challenge. I’m waiting to hear about a fresh start for me…any day now. Fingers very, very crossed.
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