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Is there some kind of autistic burnout retreat holiday restbite thing in existence?

NAS74213

Hello, 

I have just recently been diagnosed, though there have been suspicions for some time.. 

Basically I'm shattered from the whole process, I was shattered anyway from developing epilepsy (now controlled, I am very lucky) losing job, being on benefits with undiagnosed autism and fun epilepsy, moving house 3 times in 3 years and twice in 8 months ect ect ect the list goes on as I'm sure it does for many of you also. 

What I'm wondering is, is there anywhere, holiday camp/retreat/something where I can go and just be quiet and have someone bring me food but otherwise basically leave me alone? I just need to catch my breath. 

I am not after early morning yoga, hours of meditation, group nature walks, therapy, raw smoothies or anything involving gongs. 

I also don't think I'm in the kind of state that requires I be admitted to hospital with the psychiatrists and such. I do however realise that is where I will end up if I don't manage to catch my breath. 

Also I am pretty penny less due to the benefits.. 

Am I hoping for something that doesn't exist? Should I just go set up a tent somewhere within the deliveroo catchment area? Is the search for a pet unicorn liable to be more fruitful than this endeavour? Do you get one automatically when they send your your letter of official autism? I can't tell you how disappointed I will now be when there is not a unicorn in that envelope.. why do I do this to myself.. 

Back on track! Flotation tank weekends! Anything, seriously any suggestions very greatfully received! 

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  • I don't personally know of anything like that but it's a brilliant idea!

    Personally I'd love to go camping but while I'd want the feeling of being out alone in the wilderness I'd also like to know there were people close enough that if I fell down a ravine or something I wouldn't be as screwed as I would be out there alone Stuck out tongue

    I know the Scottish guy famous for having Tourettes launched a scheme where he and other sufferers went on trips and stuff but I haven't heard about stuff like that for autistic people.

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  • I don't personally know of anything like that but it's a brilliant idea!

    Personally I'd love to go camping but while I'd want the feeling of being out alone in the wilderness I'd also like to know there were people close enough that if I fell down a ravine or something I wouldn't be as screwed as I would be out there alone Stuck out tongue

    I know the Scottish guy famous for having Tourettes launched a scheme where he and other sufferers went on trips and stuff but I haven't heard about stuff like that for autistic people.

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