Mental health

Yay! Aww Lee I'm so happy for you. She sounds a right cutie and so playful. I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with her! I find dogs are so much fun, great friends and you never get lonely or bored with them. It gives you something nice to look forward to each week as well.

I've read a lot of people's interests here already. You're all so interesting. I've been inspired to give a few things a go. Including you, travelling. That's something I'd love to do with Biscuit, maybe local first and then go a bit further out.

I hope you've had a great day today x

Biscuit sounds great. I have just arranged to 'borrow' a dog once a week to walk and play with. She is a staffie crossed with a collie, so has a LOT of energy! Will be very long walks, and she loves to chase a ball - but wont bring it back! I met her today, and will be taking her out on Saturday for 3 or 4 hours. Shrb7s very affectionate, loves cuddles and belly rubs.

I hope you can find some interests that make you happy, there are lots of people here with a wide range of passions and hobbies, maybe that will inspire you. I love researching and doing detailed  planning for travel to lots of countries, and seeing lots of different animals in the wild.

Hope you and Biscuit have had a good day x

Hi Lee, thanks for your reply to my rant. I appreciate it. I meant to join Nas a while ago but kept putting it off but finally decided to last night. I'm glad I did. Already met so many nice people here.

I am so sorry you lost your parents and your friend. I've only lost my mum and that was crushing, I can't imagine losing anybody else. I'm so sorry xx. Are autistic traits do make things a lot harder don't they. Life can be unbearable at times. I wish it wasn't so hard all the time. Mentally I'm wrecked at the moment. I'm glad you're doing okay, hopefully you will also start to find more happiness. I'm glad you've found a few things that work for you. I'm still looking for mine. I'm hoping to be here a lot now hopefully.

I hope you do get a dog at some point. Biscuit makes a big difference to my life and I know I wouldn't be here if she wasn't here with me. She's a Labrador but cross with another dog but I'm not sure which. We go for walks together a lot and she cuddles up to me which is so sweet. She's my only friend at the moment and I'm so lucky to have her.

Hi Mariusz, thanks for the video link. Looks interesting I'll give it a watch. Thank you.

I don't like to rant makes me feel bad for foisting everything on everyone else, but thank you, I do appreciate it. X

Aw thank you. I love her name. I hope you get that flat, your names for them rock! They are so fitting 

Hi phoenix,Yeah it is difficult I struggle to adjust to all this now. It's really damaged my mental stability but I'm trying to get back in control again. Thanks for the cruse link I've had a look already and it looks really useful. Thank you x

HI Luna,

I'm sorry to hear how you are feeling, I thinks this forum can help give you support/let you know you are not alone in what you are going through.

I lost both parents and my best friend in a short period of time awhile ago, which drove me into serious depression - made worse by my autistic traits/difficulties talking to people about what I was feeling.  But I got through it, and am still here - not the happiest person in the world by any means, but I try to focus on a few things that motivate me/make me feel 'content'.  And chatting with people on here is helping a lot.

I would actually love a dog for companionship, I think they are amazing creatures and very loyal/don't judge people. That isn't possible due to where I liv, and because of my work, but hopefully one day. when I retire... I'm glad you have Biscuit, would be great to hear what type of dog he/she is, and what you do together

autism isn't a 'problem' I know it might feel that way but it's imposed by society on us

watch this https://youtu.be/A1AUdaH-EPM

rant is good thing to do when you feel like it, you can do it on this forum whenever you need

I like the name Biscuit. If I ever find a flat where I can have cats, I will adopt two and name them Blink and Cheescake

Hi Luna. I'm sorry you lost your mum. Death is hard for anyone but especially hard when change is a problem like it is for us. I'm glad you have your dog, pets can be big helps when feeling bad. 

Also, if you haven't yet I would recommend Cruse. They are really supportive and might be able to help you with your feelings.

Here's the link: https://www.cruse.org.uk/

I've used them before and they helped me.

All the best.