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Autistic partner overwhelm

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Hello

My autistic partner has become overwhelmed recently after being well for 3 months. 

He is rude and disrepectful to me when his overwhelm level is high.

I find this difficult to cope with, and tonight have left our home to give him space and keep myself safe.

Does anyone have any experience of this?

BC

  • I got diagnosed with ASD at the beginning of March this year. It explained a lot, and I really had to make some changes in my life. I couldn't just keep stubbornly pushing forward in a career that took everything out of me and left me with no strength left at the end of the day for my bf and other people I want to maintain relationships with. (Management, specifically warehouse management.) Plans change multiple times daily and there is constant stress.

  • Hi I think you need to find out why he’s overwhelmed. Does he have sensory processing issues? Is he under a lot of stress at work? Or is he  masking so much at work to fit in that he’s letting all the pent up stress out at home?

  • Hi, I'm so pleased to see this post. (Not pleased of your sadness) my partner is pre diagnosis and I'm really struggling also as is he. 

    This is all new to us and often I can find myself feeling very lonely. Which is so difficult because he is frustrated. 

    Today I've tried seeking help for partners in a autistic relationship and had no joy! There is so much help for parents and siblings but not partners. 

    Sending love your way.