No help

Hello BlueSkies  ,

I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time, it’s good that you’ve let us know how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.   

In addition to the helpful responses you’ve had, because you mentioned self-harm, we’d like to highlight some of the support you could access. If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.  

If it’s outside your GP hours call  111 to reach the NHS 111 service:  

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/  

The Samaritans also provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day on 116 123, or by email on jo@samaritans.org.  

MIND have information pages on coping with self harm or suicidal feelings based on the experiences of people who’ve been through it that you may find helpful.   

If you feel you need more urgent help, our website lists some options you could consider https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help 

If you are very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 now or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.  

You can find more information here:  

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/suicide

Best wishes,

Anna Mod

Hello BlueSkies  ,

I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time, it’s good that you’ve let us know how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.   

In addition to the helpful responses you’ve had, because you mentioned self-harm, we’d like to highlight some of the support you could access. If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support.  

If it’s outside your GP hours call  111 to reach the NHS 111 service:  

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/  

The Samaritans also provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day on 116 123, or by email on jo@samaritans.org.  

MIND have information pages on coping with self harm or suicidal feelings based on the experiences of people who’ve been through it that you may find helpful.   

If you feel you need more urgent help, our website lists some options you could consider https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help 

If you are very close to doing something to hurt yourself - call 999 now or go to your nearest A&E department. There should be someone there to support you and make sure you get ongoing support.  

You can find more information here:  

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/suicide

Best wishes,

Anna Mod

Thanks for the reply, my GP is of no help, I was speaking to Safe Space who sent an email to my GP requesting they support me, and there was no reply to the email, I have told my GP the issues I have and he says around housing there is nothing he can do

i have called 111 a few times who chase up a cmht that I keep getting referred to, but they made my mh worse (before my asd diagnosis) so put in a complaint and asked to be transferred to another cmht, they now decline the referrals and won’t transfer me, they say the same as GP they can’t help with housing

i have called Samaritans a long time ago but I’m not one for talking so felt uncomfortable with that call

i have also spoke to MIND but they kept repeating that if I need to can I cal 999, I explained I couldn’t as it means walking past other tenants doors to open the front door, and they made me angry kept telling me to ring 999 even though I cant

i have also attended A&E again before my asd diagnosis, and they discharge me back to my GP after speaking to me for 10 minutes

i was referred to adult social services, he asked me what I needed help with, I replied housing, form filling and understanding my mail, his reply was CAB can help with form filling and mail, and because I have a roof over my head I’m not homeless so they won’t help, he then sent me a text message saying, you do not meet the eligibility criteria under the care act 2014