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Cry for help

Billy87

I am really confused and just need some help. 

How do I cope with being autistic myself and having a severely autistic son? I feel sometimes like I can cope with either my autism or his but not both. When he is screaming high pitched screams at me or hitting me or pinching or throwing things at me it is the ultimate sensory overload. I dont know how to cope with it and help him while Im having a sensory overload and meltdown myslef

Please help, I have no other autistic people I can talk to about this at the moment and I am so lonley and confused 

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  • I can't help by offering any advice as I don't have children but I just wanted to say that I read your message and I hear you. By posting here you are not alone.

    When I have a sensory overload I want nothing more to retreat to a dark, silent room and not have to interact with anyone or face any responsibilities. I can only begin to imagine how difficult it is when you have a child that is dependent on you and you cannot do this especially if the child is the source of your sensory overload. I know there are lots of people here on this forum who do have children though, so hopefully more of these people will be able to share their experiences and methods of coping with you.

    I like to always believe that solutions to confusing and difficult problems can be found but sometimes it takes a bit of figuring out and we don't always find the best solution immediately. But never give up or think it is impossible. Asking for help is always a good thing. I am sure you are a wonderful parent.

    Sending solidarity, even if in a strange and useless way.

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  • I can't help by offering any advice as I don't have children but I just wanted to say that I read your message and I hear you. By posting here you are not alone.

    When I have a sensory overload I want nothing more to retreat to a dark, silent room and not have to interact with anyone or face any responsibilities. I can only begin to imagine how difficult it is when you have a child that is dependent on you and you cannot do this especially if the child is the source of your sensory overload. I know there are lots of people here on this forum who do have children though, so hopefully more of these people will be able to share their experiences and methods of coping with you.

    I like to always believe that solutions to confusing and difficult problems can be found but sometimes it takes a bit of figuring out and we don't always find the best solution immediately. But never give up or think it is impossible. Asking for help is always a good thing. I am sure you are a wonderful parent.

    Sending solidarity, even if in a strange and useless way.

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  • in reply to NAS79256

    You have just explained it so well, far better than I ever could. The explanation about how it feels to have a sensory overload and what I need to do to escape it but cant do with my child is far better than I could ever have put it. It will help me explain it to my wife and to other people but mainly its just comforting to read what you wrote and know thats whats going on in my head, it helps myself to understand it if that makes sense