Awaiting aspergers assessment and struggling with anxiety and depression

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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  • Have you looked at grounding techniques? I have a form of depression myself (bipolar disorder) and they've helped me, and they've helped someone I know with their panic attacks. Have you thought about investing in sensory toys to fiddle with and ease the pressure a bit? Mindfulness might also help if you haven't tried that already.

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  • Have you looked at grounding techniques? I have a form of depression myself (bipolar disorder) and they've helped me, and they've helped someone I know with their panic attacks. Have you thought about investing in sensory toys to fiddle with and ease the pressure a bit? Mindfulness might also help if you haven't tried that already.

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