long term depression & suicidal thoughts

Hi there, 

I wanted to let you know about our web page on depression which lists things other people have done that they have found helpful: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/depression

As you mention suicide in the thread title, I am sharing some additional information.  

If you haven't already you may like to contact your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP may be able to help you get appropriate help and support. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service:  http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx      

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.     
Another source of support you may like to consider are Shout 85258 which is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. Should you wish to contact someone, I have popped a link to their website here for you: https://giveusashout.org/get-help/    

If you feel you need more urgent help, our website lists some options you could consider https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help      

If you ever feel very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.     

Kind regards,

Sharon Mod

Hi there, 

I wanted to let you know about our web page on depression which lists things other people have done that they have found helpful: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/depression

As you mention suicide in the thread title, I am sharing some additional information.  

If you haven't already you may like to contact your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP may be able to help you get appropriate help and support. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service:  http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx      

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.     
Another source of support you may like to consider are Shout 85258 which is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. Should you wish to contact someone, I have popped a link to their website here for you: https://giveusashout.org/get-help/    

If you feel you need more urgent help, our website lists some options you could consider https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help      

If you ever feel very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.     

Kind regards,

Sharon Mod

thanks you for these essential tools!

thanks, the situation has been escalating over nearly 3 years now so I'm pretty well clued up on all this stuff even if it doesn't help