I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling so alone and unclear about what to do. As other community members have said, you do belong here. Many people here have been through exactly what you have expressed and we would like you to know you are a valued member of this community.
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 [or anyone else] is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page:
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/.
Other free, confidential support includes:
Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day
SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)
Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day
Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm)
I hope some of this is helpful for you and remember, we’re here and listening to you.
I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling so alone and unclear about what to do. As other community members have said, you do belong here. Many people here have been through exactly what you have expressed and we would like you to know you are a valued member of this community.
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 [or anyone else] is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page:
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/.
Other free, confidential support includes:
Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day
SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)
Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day
Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm)
I hope some of this is helpful for you and remember, we’re here and listening to you.
