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Hi all. I'm a lonely sad mum who has anxiety depression and agoraphobia. My son is 21 recently diagnosed with autism level 2 non verbal. He's starting with specialist autism services next week. . I'm going to be even more down once he starts. I know it's great for him but I'm just not getting any help or support. Facebook friends have been cut because these people are not friends, they just contact you when they want something. . Sorry I just need to have a moan sometimes. X

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  • Jojo, please don't feel you need to apologise. I'm glad to hear your son is getting support. Have you contacted your GP about your own issues? Or perhaps NHS 111 if the GP isn't willing or able? I realise that your agoraphobia would make in-person consultation difficult, so perhaps talking over the phone would be a better way to start. You deserve support as much as your son does, I'm sure of it. Perhaps other forum members have other suggestions of resources or services you could use. Good luck.

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  • Jojo, please don't feel you need to apologise. I'm glad to hear your son is getting support. Have you contacted your GP about your own issues? Or perhaps NHS 111 if the GP isn't willing or able? I realise that your agoraphobia would make in-person consultation difficult, so perhaps talking over the phone would be a better way to start. You deserve support as much as your son does, I'm sure of it. Perhaps other forum members have other suggestions of resources or services you could use. Good luck.

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