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Mental Problems

Selena

I'm having a difficulties with my mental health. 

I've been depressed since my Mum passed away a few years back. Life with ASD was hard anyway but since this happened I've just sank further in to depression and now I feel numb and alone. I have no one and nothing in my life worth anything at all. My GP has set me up with a mental health team but they don't care and are no help.

I've been trying to keep busy with hobbies but I don't enjoy much anymore. I'm just tired of everything. I tried going out but my anxiety disorder is wrecking me. Going out results in meltdown and I can't cope with it.

I'm here because as we all have autism I'm hoping you'll understand how this all feels.

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  • Welcome to the autistic community. You will find a lot of understanding on here.

    I am sorry about your mum. Losing mine is one of my biggest fears. I find life difficult now and can imagine myself in a similar position to you if I were to lose her.

    My anxiety and sensitivity to noise have become even worse than usual lately. I can totally relate to going out resulting in meltdown and feeling unable to cope. I've hardly left the house at all for more than a month and I know I can't go on like this indefinitely. I will undoubtedly sink further into depression if I continue to stay in all the time.

    Unfortunately I have come to the realisation that mental health services are not designed or able to help autistic people. Their training on autism is woefully inadequate at best, non existent at worst. They're not even willing to make reasonable adjustments, such as allowing contact by methods other than phone. I think that there should be specialist mental health support available for autistic people.

    I do find comfort in being on here and I hope that you do too.

  • in reply to Autonomistic

    You are right mental health services aren't for people with autism but don't worry you can do this. A lot of people here have shown me that I can as well and so can you.

    When I have periods where I can't bring myself to go out I start of small by going out in the garden for five mins and then walking to the gate, stay there for five mins. Each day I'll go a little further until I'm properly out again. Gradually it's get easier. If you want to and when you feel ready try this, I think you'll find it helps you hopefully.

    It's hard losing your mum. I'm still struggling with this massively but I will say try not to worry. Focus on today right now and enjoy every second you have with your mum. These are precious memories and times you don't want to spend them worrying.

    I'm already finding a lot of comfort here. Thank you for your kindness xx

  • in reply to Selena

    Thank you for your kind words and good advice. I have managed to sit in my garden for a short time today, while the neighbours were out. I did not want to deflect the discussion on to me, but I hope that you can gain some comfort from knowing others are also facing similar difficulties. I know that does help me, even though I would not wish suffering on anyone.

    I have encountered difficult times in my life in the past, where I have found it almost impossible to go out. However I got through those and felt happy again. I am sure I'll eventually get through this too. It is often hard, when we are feeling down, to see the brightness at the other end of the tunnel.

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  • in reply to Selena

    Thank you for your kind words and good advice. I have managed to sit in my garden for a short time today, while the neighbours were out. I did not want to deflect the discussion on to me, but I hope that you can gain some comfort from knowing others are also facing similar difficulties. I know that does help me, even though I would not wish suffering on anyone.

    I have encountered difficult times in my life in the past, where I have found it almost impossible to go out. However I got through those and felt happy again. I am sure I'll eventually get through this too. It is often hard, when we are feeling down, to see the brightness at the other end of the tunnel.

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