Published on 12, July, 2020
hi. so im an autistic middle schooler who recently bought noise canceling headphones for school, and they have worked for the most part, but today I have a huge sensory overload to thepoint I'm non verbal, and now the staff took away my headphones and are letting me look at them but not touch or use them I'm freaking out and their saying to get the, back i have to calm down and their holding them away from me and I cant calm down without them and i hear noises 10x louder then they sctuallu are because I have spd too along with my autism and they don't understand and they are talking them away from me and wont let me have them back it should be illegal and now they're sending me back to class without them.they wont let me even have them on pls help idk what to do I'm typing this while hyperventilating and crying and it should be illegal to hold on to it when its my property and they are taunting me and I am probably gonna kill myself someone help me
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Hi Former Member, I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time at school. It’s good that you’ve let us know what’s happening/how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.
If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.
If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/
The Samaritans also provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day on 116 123, or by email on jo@samaritans.org.
MIND have information pages on coping with self harm or suicidal feelings based on the experiences of people who’ve been through it that you may find helpful.
If you are very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 now or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.
You can find more information here:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/suicide
I hope these help.
Best wishes,
Anna Mod
@Anna Mod If I understand correctly, the original poster is in the USA - No NHS111, No Childline, GP (family physician) may well not see a minor without parental consent (and insurance).
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