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Trigger warning- mental health and SI

Abigail

Hi, 

I'm new here. I was fairly recently diagnosed with Autism and adhd. I have struggled for over a decade with suicidal ideation, bad mental health on and off. I have been in a state of what I think is severe burnout for the past year and a half.

I am just about able to do my 4 shifts a week at work (sometimes not). Apart from that I can't do anything else. I feel disgusting, like a waste of space. I can't bare being here anymore. How long do you keep holding on for nothing to change?

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  • Hello Abigail

    You're very welcome to the Online Community. You'll find that you're not alone here and that others have been through the same kind of struggles as you. 

    I'm so sorry to read that you think you've been in severe burnout for a year and you've struggled with suicidal ideation and bad mental health for a full decade. I'm so sorry- that must exhausting. It's no wonder you struggle to do your shifts at work- it's really impressive that you manage 4 shifts some weeks. Please know- you are not a waste of space. 

    I want to be sure that you have some urgent help information easily available. 

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you are at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.  

    You could call your GP and ask for an urgent appointment – they can help you get the right support.

    If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/.  

    Here are some other organisations that offer free, confidential support:  

    • Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24/7  
    • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30 PM–10.30 PM daily)  
    • Shout – Text 85258, 24/7  
    • Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM)  

    We've some information on our website that might be helpful: Autistic fatigue - a guide for autistic adults.

    You’re not alone. Online Community users are thoughtful and supportive and really care about you. 

    I hope this is helpful.

    Sharon Mod

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  • Hello Abigail

    You're very welcome to the Online Community. You'll find that you're not alone here and that others have been through the same kind of struggles as you. 

    I'm so sorry to read that you think you've been in severe burnout for a year and you've struggled with suicidal ideation and bad mental health for a full decade. I'm so sorry- that must exhausting. It's no wonder you struggle to do your shifts at work- it's really impressive that you manage 4 shifts some weeks. Please know- you are not a waste of space. 

    I want to be sure that you have some urgent help information easily available. 

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you are at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.  

    You could call your GP and ask for an urgent appointment – they can help you get the right support.

    If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/.  

    Here are some other organisations that offer free, confidential support:  

    • Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24/7  
    • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30 PM–10.30 PM daily)  
    • Shout – Text 85258, 24/7  
    • Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM)  

    We've some information on our website that might be helpful: Autistic fatigue - a guide for autistic adults.

    You’re not alone. Online Community users are thoughtful and supportive and really care about you. 

    I hope this is helpful.

    Sharon Mod

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