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Woody and buzz 88
over 5 years ago

Hello my name is becky and im new here 

Im 30 years old and i have known i am autistic since i was 12. I am having counselling to help me as i have not dealt with who i am as a person. I suffer with depression and im going through a rough patch. I see my autism as a bad part of my and i have only told a handful of people about me. I have a good friend who listens to me when im going through a bad patch.

I am intersted if anyone would like to talk and how you cope with life and have you got any tips?

Kind regards

Parents
  • over 5 years ago

    Hi Becky,

    There are many people here who can share their feelings and experiences with you, and try and show  you some light at the end of the tunnel. I'm 34 and diagnosed with Autism. I have also had lng parts of my life without a diagnosis where i have suffered from depression and anxiety. One thing I have learned that Autism is not a negative part of me, it's just a part of my dna, in the same way that my sense of humour is unique to me. Although I have gone through and still go through challenging times, I cannot imagine my brain not working the way it does.

    If you have any questions I am happy to help answer, or share experiences, as I am sure many people in the forum will also. Its a great place to share thoughts and feelings and ask the questions you sometimes dont want to ask those around. Also the NAS website itself has a lot of useful articles and resources too!

    Daniel

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi Becky,

    There are many people here who can share their feelings and experiences with you, and try and show  you some light at the end of the tunnel. I'm 34 and diagnosed with Autism. I have also had lng parts of my life without a diagnosis where i have suffered from depression and anxiety. One thing I have learned that Autism is not a negative part of me, it's just a part of my dna, in the same way that my sense of humour is unique to me. Although I have gone through and still go through challenging times, I cannot imagine my brain not working the way it does.

    If you have any questions I am happy to help answer, or share experiences, as I am sure many people in the forum will also. Its a great place to share thoughts and feelings and ask the questions you sometimes dont want to ask those around. Also the NAS website itself has a lot of useful articles and resources too!

    Daniel

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  • over 5 years ago in reply to Daniel

    Hello daniel, thank you for emailing me. I went through an experince at work that has triggered alot of unresolved issues. I did not deal when i was told i was autistic, i shut down and stop being the person i was. I was a happy person and enjoyed life. I have let this hang over me and it has come and kicked me where it hurts. Im trying to see this as a good and positive about me, that is going to take time as im working on my issues with my counsellor.

    There is a question i would like to ask you if thats ok? What do you find helps you when u have a meltdown. Im looking at what triggers me and trying to do things that help  desolate the situation. I get quite upset with my self and do a lot of shouting, crying and hurting myself. I used to self harm and im worried that i will go down that road again. I have had some really dark days that i dont want to go through again.

    If i can help you in any way, let me know. Im a good listener.

    Many thanks

    Becky