Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I'm Angelina "Angel",
I'm not new to autism but in the last couple of years I've been feeling the pressures of autism, it's been overwhelming and now I feel as if it's strangling me. I'm not sure I explain myself right. I try. There's been a lot of change in the last couple of years, lost my dad, had cancer and I've got severe depression and anxiety disorders which affects me badly at times. I have a little baby girl, I find being a mum hard work and overwhelming. I did have a boyfriend, he was my rock and my support but as soon as I said I was pregnant he ran, haven't seen him since then. My autism and other problems are really bad. I have sensory problems, hate change, can't make friends and I can't work. I'm a loser basically. Because of the autism I don't feel hungry or thirsty, I have frequent hospital admissions for fluids. I've been to the GP and there offering some support but only for the depression and anxiety but I think my main problem is autism related but I can't find the help for it.
Any advice is welcome. I tried calling the national autistic society but my anxiety gets so bad I feel I'll choke. I'm in a bad way and I feel trapped like I can't get out.
I don't use it myself, but I've seen YouTubers talk about Tiimo, which is an app where daily reminders/alarms can be set for activities such as drinking. On the website, the annual subscription is £22.49.
The link is: https://www.tiimoapp.com/
You've had a lot of problems recently, but you don't sound like a loser. You've got a charming profile picture.
Thanks for the suggestion and link, but I have tried this before and unfortunately it didn't work for me. It reminded me but I don't feel hungry and thirsty so it wasn't much help.
Thank you, that's my little star :) she's with me wherever I go.