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help needed to help my 24yr old son.

Linda2090

hi,

i am new to this so please any advice is welcomed. my 24yr old son was diagnosed with Autism a few years ago, he has had no help from our GP and has very low days when he thinks everyone hates him and doesn't understand why he is on this planet, last night he had a breakdown which he has had before, he won't go to the doctors as he says they won't help which to be fair they never have up to now. he also won't consider taking medication to try to help as he was given antidepressants years ago before his diagnosis he stopped taking them as they didn't help back then.. I really don't know how to help him or who to turn to and am on the verge f a breakdown myself due to not being able to help him.

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  • Hey, sorry to hear your son is having such problems. Depression is quite common in the autistic community sadly.

    NAS has a page on emergency services, that might be of some use? 

    https://www.autism.org.uk/contact-us/urgent-help

    If it's got so bad, it might be worth still trying to see the GP, if you can go too and maybe help make sure he's understood in case he gets overwhelmed, and explain he's been diagnosed and the usual meds did not work previously so needs something that works for him being ND. If the meds you receive don't work, do go back and explain and the doctor might be able to take this into account. And if the first doctor isn't great, see if you can get a second opinion, as he does need proper help. 

    I was wondering if you could call Samaritans too or similar and get some advice on supporting him? It's hard to get through to the right services, but I hope you can manage it as he's worth the battle! Wishing you strength to get the help you need.

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  • Hey, sorry to hear your son is having such problems. Depression is quite common in the autistic community sadly.

    NAS has a page on emergency services, that might be of some use? 

    https://www.autism.org.uk/contact-us/urgent-help

    If it's got so bad, it might be worth still trying to see the GP, if you can go too and maybe help make sure he's understood in case he gets overwhelmed, and explain he's been diagnosed and the usual meds did not work previously so needs something that works for him being ND. If the meds you receive don't work, do go back and explain and the doctor might be able to take this into account. And if the first doctor isn't great, see if you can get a second opinion, as he does need proper help. 

    I was wondering if you could call Samaritans too or similar and get some advice on supporting him? It's hard to get through to the right services, but I hope you can manage it as he's worth the battle! Wishing you strength to get the help you need.

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