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My son wont accept help

Geordielou
over 5 years ago

Hi everyone, my name is Louise and I live with my son David who is 29.

im new on here so apologies if this subject has already been discussed, there's a lot of stuff to look at.

David has never accepted his autism diagnosis and thinks that he can manage without help, but left to his own devices he does nothing. He won't engage with his GP, social worker and various other organisations that have been involved. I have been told that as he is over 18 and deemed to 'have capacity' to make his own decisions that nothing can be done. David is depressed and takes his anger and frustration out on me every day. I have health problems and suffer from depression and anxiety as a result.

Has anyone else had this problem and did they find a way round it'?

thanks in advance 

Louise

Parents
  • over 5 years ago

    Hi

    This sounds a lot like my elder son (I have two sons both diagnosed on ASD) ,. Hes almost 22, hardly leaves his room and doesnt engage in any services or accept  help from various organisations or GP., he doesnt have a social worker anymore. He admits hes depressed but also refuses to seek help. Hes very bright but dropped out of Uni where he was doing aComputer Science Degree. Its hugely frustrating and depressing! i completely get where youre coming from.

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi

    This sounds a lot like my elder son (I have two sons both diagnosed on ASD) ,. Hes almost 22, hardly leaves his room and doesnt engage in any services or accept  help from various organisations or GP., he doesnt have a social worker anymore. He admits hes depressed but also refuses to seek help. Hes very bright but dropped out of Uni where he was doing aComputer Science Degree. Its hugely frustrating and depressing! i completely get where youre coming from.

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  • over 5 years ago in reply to Muttering Nutter

    Hi, I'm really sorry to hear this Frowning2 Do,you get any support as a carer like respite or supportive family members? How do you see,the future? Are you prepared to be there for your son long term or do,you feel like me that somethings got to change? Is he abusive to you and do you have a life away from him at all?