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I just want some help

Charlz

Hi 

I'm not diagnosed, so I hope I'm ok to be here. I went to hospital this year for really bad mental health, and while there they felt that the reason I'd been struggling for so long was because I'm actually autistic and should be diagnosed. 

I had always wondered. I've never fitted in, I struggle with almost all relationships. I get caught up in the things I enjoy and will do the things I enjoy endlessly. I get overwhelmed easily, and I often don't understand the things I feel. I often don't understand people, no matter how hard I try and it makes me exhausted easily. Etc 

Since that day, I'm waiting for a GP appointment, but I know wait times are long. I've done a lot of research and things are starting to make sense, even if it is all overwhelming and a little upsetting. 

I know it might also not be, but if I'm not autistic I don't really know what else it could be that makes me struggle with everything so much. I just really want to know advice, or things I could do to help myself during this time. Just a bit of help and to maybe not feel so alone. 

I hope this is all ok 

Thank you 

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  • If you are struggling with your mental health, autism might me a factor but it is likely not the underlying cause. Have you considered seeing a counsellor/mental health professional? Speak to your GP about therapy, antidepressants, etc, to see what is right for you.

    I was in a similar situation to you three years ago, and just got diagnosed last week. One thing that helped me at the time was someone told me that if the autism-oriented resources help you, that is what matters regardless of the diagnosis itself. 

    Hang in there! Things will get better.

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  • If you are struggling with your mental health, autism might me a factor but it is likely not the underlying cause. Have you considered seeing a counsellor/mental health professional? Speak to your GP about therapy, antidepressants, etc, to see what is right for you.

    I was in a similar situation to you three years ago, and just got diagnosed last week. One thing that helped me at the time was someone told me that if the autism-oriented resources help you, that is what matters regardless of the diagnosis itself. 

    Hang in there! Things will get better.

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