Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I am a 51yo guy and am really struggling and need help. I always knew I was diffrent, have struggled through life but have always worked and from the outside I have a normal life. At the start of 2019 I went to my doctor to get refered on the NHS, something I am still waiting for. I had spent months looking at stuff online and really thinking about things and am convinced I have ASD/asbergers. With lockdowns and lack of being forced to have social interaction my issues have certianlly got worse and I am increasingly finding normal things so much more difficult. I am increasingly frightened that going forward I am going to be unable to hold it together and lead that almost normal life that I have struggled to build.
I have had no therapy what so ever and have no idea what that might involve/cost? A few years ago I did ring talk plus about depression but this was before I really found out about ASD. Any ideas on how I can talk to somebody who is experienced with ASD in older adults and will answer my questions? I am just concerned that without my diagnosis nobody is going to be interested.
Any ideas appreciated.
Rob
Hello NAS65321,
I'm really sorry to hear that you've been struggling. Thank you for sharing this with the community. If you were interested in counselling (NHS & private), you may like to have a look on the Autism Services Directory: http://www.autism.org.uk/directory under 'Health' & 'Counsellors'
If there are no counsellors in your area on the directory, you may like to try the links suggested at end of this web page :
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/strategies-and-interventions/strategies-and-interventions/counselling#H2_6
All the best,
ChloeMod
Hi thanks for that I have found one that is promising in my area. Will see what happens after my GP appointment next week.