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Obsessing

Star

My mum is terminally ill and I don’t know what to do. I know I can’t do anything to stop her health from declining but I keep obsessing on things I can do to stop her from getting worse. Over thinking is my biggest problem and my mum being so sick is one of my worst nightmares come true. I’ve been trying to distract myself but it’s hard. I keep thinking about my mum and what will happen to her in the end.

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  • Good morning Star,

    I am really sorry to read your post and hear about your mum. Thank you for reaching out and I really hope you find some support here. You are not alone. We have an advice page dedicated to mental health support. Please find the link here:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing

    Select the tab to find out more details. 

    If you would rather talk to someone please find useful phone numbers for support below. 

    Help for anyone struggling to cope

    • Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm,

    Monday to Friday)

    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or

    supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)

    • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): for men 0800 58 58 58, (5pm to

    midnight every day).

    • Shout 85258: a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone

    struggling to cope.

    We really hope this is helpful to you.

    With very best wishes,

    Anna Mod

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  • Good morning Star,

    I am really sorry to read your post and hear about your mum. Thank you for reaching out and I really hope you find some support here. You are not alone. We have an advice page dedicated to mental health support. Please find the link here:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health-and-wellbeing

    Select the tab to find out more details. 

    If you would rather talk to someone please find useful phone numbers for support below. 

    Help for anyone struggling to cope

    • Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm,

    Monday to Friday)

    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or

    supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)

    • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): for men 0800 58 58 58, (5pm to

    midnight every day).

    • Shout 85258: a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone

    struggling to cope.

    We really hope this is helpful to you.

    With very best wishes,

    Anna Mod

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