Instead of a four-day trip to Florence or meeting up with friends, an autistic woman has dedicated her annual leave to completely depersonalising from herself, according to reports.

Niamh Callaghan, 31, from Dingle, is taking some much needed time to dissociate from her physical form.

Callaghan’s automated email response read: “Sorry I’m not at my desk right now. I’m currently floating above myself watching Niamh lying motionless on top of a duvet, debating if a second nap might end the day quicker.”

“I’d thought about finally painting the bathroom or potting some new plants,” Callaghan continued. “I’d even bought ingredients for a batch of brownies. Except thanks to incessant emails and a last-minute barrage of Teams meetings, I’m too exhausted to pick up a wooden spoon.”

“I’ll get back to you as soon as possible on my return,” Callaghan added. “That’s if I don’t stay in this state of chronic overwhelm forever.”

Manager Tricia Squire, 42, said: “I really hope Niamh’s having a relaxing break. Where is it she went again?“

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