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NAS78131

Hi, I have been in this bought of depression and anxiety for nearly 2.5 years.  It’s getting very boring and tiring.  I have been having talking therapy and waiting for CBT but wondered if this needs to be done in a different way due to me being neurodivers?

I am waiting for diagnosis but as we all know it’s a long wait on the NHS and expensive to do privately.  I did pay for my sons assessment.

Also I seem to be so much worse at the moment.  Any unplanned external interruption seems to cause me to either have a panic attack or burst in to tears.  It’s really making my life difficult and it’s impossible for me to work.  I’m starting to feel as though I might have to leave my job, which I have always loved, because I can’t be outside my little bubble.

I just feel so lost and helpless

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  • The short answer is 'yes'. CBT as is for NTs produces no results for us. There are adapted forms of CBT which the literature seems to indicate work better for us. Our thought processes are different and that needs to be accounted for. You might want to check out with team that they are going to offer you the adapted sort of CBT.

    You don't mention your age or gender, but if you are anywhere near being a lady of a certain age...well, that can really do a number on us, making autistic stuff we used to cope with suddenly way harder. Seeing a GP about any hormonal interference might make a huge difference.

  • in reply to Dawn

    Hi Dawn.  Thank you for your reply.  I’m not quite at that age yet but I’m sure it will be a joy soon.  I’m 40 this year.  I did think that CBT would need to be altered and I’m sure my IPT lady said she was putting me on that list but I will double check when I get an appointment 

  • in reply to NAS78131

    I would. The adaptations might make all the difference.

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