New here awaiting official diagnosis

Hello Dysmindwill,

Welcome to the forum! I'm sorry to hear that you suffer from depression.

You may like to have a look at the mental health section of our website which has useful links to information and advice about a range of mental health issues: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health

The following information about self harm may be of particular interest: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/self-harm

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 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 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 

Best regards,

Karin Mod

Thanks Karin 

From what I’ve read so far it all feels doom and gloom. An adult with autism has to deal with it alone. 
if I was a kid it’d be different. I’m thinking it’s too late for me. Too late to be saved. That make sense? 

Hi Cee, I’m sorry you’re struggling at the moment. As you can see from the responses you’ve had, you are not alone. I hope you can get the support you need.

Best wishes,

Anna Mod

Hi Cee, I’m sorry you’re struggling at the moment. As you can see from the responses you’ve had, you are not alone. I hope you can get the support you need.

Best wishes,

Anna Mod