Need help finding someone to talk to

Hi I was wondering if any of you helpful people could help push me in the right direction for someone to talk to. 

I am self diagnosed, on the waiting list for official diagnosis. I’m in my late 30’s and only realised just over a year ago so I’m still learning and researching every day. 

I was coping with this, some up and some down days with it all but like most of us on here glad to know and have some explanations as to my behaviour and ways of thinking down the years. 

however my relationship has really broken down lately and I think partly because of my other half knowing about all this and not being able to deal with it. I really want to save our relationship and I’m at rock bottom. I have no one at all to talk to, I don’t find it comfortable with my family and I have no friends. I was looking for suggestions if anyone has any. Are Samaritans good for this sort of thing? Are there any other numbers I can ring for help? Or can anyone recommend any good autistic friendly therapists? I have been looking on a website but there’s so many on there and I don’t want to make the wrong choice as the advice this therapist gives me could radically change my life. 

having suicidal ideas all day every day at the minute. I don’t think I would do it as I wouldn’t want to put it on my family but it’s certainly how I feel. 

thanks for any help 

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  • Hi, 
    Sounds like things are really tough, I'm so sorry to hear about your current struggles. 

    I haven't tried Samaritans myself, but I'll soon be volunteering for a text helpline called Shout - you can reach them on 85258, they're apparently very supportive of people from all backgrounds and marginalised communities.

    Regarding therapy, if private support is an option for you I would really highly recommend Astrid Coxon, an Autistic therapist who is exceptionally warm, sensitive and compassionate. they won't give you advice, but they can help you think through things and hopefully gain clearer understanding. Also it can just be invaluable to have someone we can trust to listen without judgement.

    It sounds like you might be in a very lonely place right now. If you'd like to connect, I'm here to listen and support in any way I can. Take care 

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  • Hi, 
    Sounds like things are really tough, I'm so sorry to hear about your current struggles. 

    I haven't tried Samaritans myself, but I'll soon be volunteering for a text helpline called Shout - you can reach them on 85258, they're apparently very supportive of people from all backgrounds and marginalised communities.

    Regarding therapy, if private support is an option for you I would really highly recommend Astrid Coxon, an Autistic therapist who is exceptionally warm, sensitive and compassionate. they won't give you advice, but they can help you think through things and hopefully gain clearer understanding. Also it can just be invaluable to have someone we can trust to listen without judgement.

    It sounds like you might be in a very lonely place right now. If you'd like to connect, I'm here to listen and support in any way I can. Take care 

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