Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi. I have autism, recently diagnosed, I'm very socially awkward because of the autism and I've also got anxiety. I still go to school, I'm 16 and in my final year now.
I'm from South East Wales, living with my dad and my step mum. I'm not sure I have a special interest. It might be science, I like science a lot. My favourite hobbies are reading (I'm a bookworm!) and I like gaming as well and watching TV and movies.
Nice to meet you and look forward to seeing you around.
Hi KJ1234,
I’m sorry you are going through such a tough time, it’s good that you’ve let us know how you feel.
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 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
Kind Regards,
Rosie Mod
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hello you are lucky to have been diagnosed. i didnt till my 30s. as the mental health services were useless
Hello! It's great to meet you, and I appreciate you sharing a bit about yourself. It sounds like you have a strong interest in science, and being a bookworm, gamer, and movie/TV enthusiast are wonderful hobbies!
Welcome
Collage was the worst for me I think.
I have had times when I was in a job thag were frightening, but the good thing was that they were jobs associated with one of my special interests. Only one job I tried for a summer wasn't except indirectly it was.
Collage was a case I was having a stressful time, I didn't fit in that well so was a loner (Not that I didn't have that issue in schools), and I was failing on the course. I should have left early but pressure from parents to succeed... Was an odd time. Though I did start working with sort of low pay at the first job that I automatically helped out at when I nipped down from collage on my lunch breaks. (The chip shop was a few doors down so while I was there I would go for the other worker to get chips. Was a bicycle shop.
Hello and welcome to this wonderful community. I'm still new to it really but feel like it's a home from home. I hope you'll find it a great place to be. Enjoy.
It's not nice lol. I'm looking forward to being an adult
My grandparents live in North Wales. I get to see them once or twice a year.
Welcome. I remember when I was that age. Probably the toughest years...
I am in Wales but in the north.
Hey nice to meet you
Hi, im 16 too
[edited by moderators] 20 glasgow um adhd autism bipolar and bpd i go to college . reading , colouring , listening to music , word search , puzzles , piano games , watching movies , word search and puzzles and lot more these are my distraction techniques for when i feel suicidal but yeah . can we be friends plz.