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Awaiting aspergers assessment and struggling with anxiety and depression

Broken Saint

Hi everyone, I have been waiting for an assessment to see if I have aspergers and it's dragging on a bit. C.L.A.S.S. Who are dealing with it are undermanned and only agreed to see me, as I confessed to my GP that I was having suicidal thoughts. It could take up to two years to be seen!

All of this, coupled with being a keyworker in the pandemic and with no real support network (my Wife doesn't care and have no Dad or Mum, grandparents or close family) my anxiety and depression has skyrocketed.

I'm 42 this year and have known I have been 'different' for a long time. I can't cope anymore. I'm angry all the time. I snap at my 3 year old and Wife all the and can't cope with day to day things. I wake up in tears and with heartburn. I'm addicted to OTC and drink. Is there anything that helps with this if you're on the spectrum? Anti depressants don't help - I've tried them all!

Many thanks in advance Wink

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  • Hi, Broken Saint - I'm really sorry to hear you're struggling at the moment. I'm also on the waiting list for an assessment and finding the wait very challenging.

    It might be worth trying to call the National Autistic Society helpline to see if there's any additional support you can provide while you wait for diagnosis. Has your GP offered any other support (e.g. talking therapies) while you wait for your assessment? If not, you can usually self-refer online for your local NHS service. If you need someone to talk to in the meantime, I understand the Samaritans are really helpful.

    Please take care of yourself and know that there are always people here to talk to.

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  • Hi, Broken Saint - I'm really sorry to hear you're struggling at the moment. I'm also on the waiting list for an assessment and finding the wait very challenging.

    It might be worth trying to call the National Autistic Society helpline to see if there's any additional support you can provide while you wait for diagnosis. Has your GP offered any other support (e.g. talking therapies) while you wait for your assessment? If not, you can usually self-refer online for your local NHS service. If you need someone to talk to in the meantime, I understand the Samaritans are really helpful.

    Please take care of yourself and know that there are always people here to talk to.

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