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personal assistant

NAS78944

hi all, does anyone here have a personal assistant to help them with either mental health or autism support.  ive been offered one but am unsure.  im not great with letting strangers into my home but im unable to cope going out alone.

  • in reply to NAS78944

    Well think of them like a personal secretary. All the stressful phone calls, handling your calendar, quite a lot of your difficult paperwork. A lot of it they can do for you. The rest they can help you with.

    they can accompany you places to take notes for you or just so you have someone to speak for you if you freeze under stress.

    that’s what a PA in business might do for you. In your case I think it might also involve some domestic assistance? Housework type stuff. I wouldn’t know.

  • in reply to NAS78944

    Perhaps you could make a list of things you WANT the personal assistant to help you with (if they can.)

    When you have the list, perhaps you could give a copy to the people who are offering the assistant.

    That way, you can both be more sure of how it could work well for everyone.

    Just an idea.

    Best wishes - Number.

  • thanks all.  i really do need the help but been so long alone.  once i know more about exactly what a personal assitant does i will feel more at ease.  its the not knowing and changes that scare me

  • Could u do a video call? I've had a helper assistant for a few years and since covid we do video calls and phone calls. Both are less stressful for me and seeing her/, hearing her helps me a lot

  • Provided it was someone who understood your needs this could be extremely useful.

  • Could you just meet them in your hall or on the door step?

  • I would DEFINITELY say yes - there are some aspects of my life that I really struggle with so if somebody offered me a personal assistant, I would absolutely say Yes, Please and Thank you.

    I'm sure it may be hard at times getting to know and then having a stranger around you to help - but I reckon it will be worth it.

    This is just my opinion obviously, and you must do what you think is right for yourself.

    Good luck decided.

    Kind regards - Number.

  • No, but wow what an opportunity. I say go for it and see how you go Thumbsup