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Roswell

I got chased by a gang of NTs today and one of them punched me in the lobby of a hotel for no reason at all, other than he wanted to show how powerful he was. I screamed to the receptionist and she called the police but they never showed up. I was left to just deal with it on my own.

I realised that basically no one really cares. I have no friends. I was really scared and I didn't retaliate, I don't believe in violence. I just want to die, I hate this life. I don't understand NTs, why they are so viiolent and mean. I'm done. I'm so through with this piece of crap world.

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  • Hello Roswell

    I am so sorry to hear what has happened to you and how you are feeling.

    I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time, it’s good that you’ve let us know what’s happening/how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay. 

     

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.

     

    If it’s outside your GP hours call  111  to reach the NHS 111 service:   http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx 

    Also Roswell, you may like to contact our Autism Helpline team who can provide you with information and advice . You can contact the team via telephone on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm). Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor. Alternatively, should you prefer to send a message, you can do so via their webform:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/questions.aspx

    I hope you find this helpful.

    Best wishes

    Lorraine Mod

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  • Hello Roswell

    I am so sorry to hear what has happened to you and how you are feeling.

    I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time, it’s good that you’ve let us know what’s happening/how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay. 

     

    If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.

     

    If it’s outside your GP hours call  111  to reach the NHS 111 service:   http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx 

    Also Roswell, you may like to contact our Autism Helpline team who can provide you with information and advice . You can contact the team via telephone on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm). Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor. Alternatively, should you prefer to send a message, you can do so via their webform:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/questions.aspx

    I hope you find this helpful.

    Best wishes

    Lorraine Mod

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  • in reply to Lorraine Mod
    Disambiguating Cynosure said:
    It would be nice if NAS replied here... but that probably will not happen.

    ...I am not here for long, but I wanted to ask/say this...

    Yes I requote Myself. Perhaps I should have specified wanting a reply focusing more upon the LEGAL aspects (being assaulted) rather than the 'coping with it afterwards'... ! Being physically assaulted and/or threatened with violence is so very common to "People Who Are Different", that a part of the Diagnostic Criteria for Autism is/was "Being Bullied At School" !!

    It would be more helpful if someone responded with what to do to bring people who assault others to JUSTICE (not "bail")... that is what I meant! NAS, can You not offer more helpful advice in that aspect? About what to do according to THE LAW?

    ...The bottom line for a metaphor would be --- If a person is  being assaulted, then would You offer advice to help with convicting those doing the assault... or advice to help the person being assaulted escape that... or just offer counselling to cope with the being assaulted all of the time...??

    I would and do worry about such things happening over and over again... I should not be alone in wondering this. THAT is what causes the "depression", at least in Myself. NAS, please give advice to alleviate the CAUSE, not the SYMPTOMS. If a gang of people (including 'children') decide to lay into a victim, what can the victim do to prevent them from doing it again?? 

    (That turned into a bit of a rant, there... I am only slightly sorry yet mostly not sorry, because I have asked this question a lot upon here yet never gained a practical answer/solution. *And *That* is what I meant by what I requote, there.*)

    Disappointed