Hi there, am making a return to the forums, due to dire desperation now. I informed my CMHT about the way I have been feeling and they didnt reply, my GP who I seen Monday said he didnt beleive I would do anything. Well I have. On phone to samaritans.
Hi lrthedoc , I’m really sorry to hear things have been so difficult for you. It sounds like you’ve been carrying a lot, and that must feel overwhelming. Reaching out here shows real strength – we appreciate you letting us know.
I’m really glad you contacted your local NHS team and they’re in touch with you. I hope they can help you with anything that requires immediate attention. In addition to the supportive comments you’ve had from members, I’ll add some information below which you and other people going through this might find helpful. I’m sorry if this repeats information that has been shared already, but it may be useful for others to know.
The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. If you’re finding it hard to cope or have thoughts of harming yourself, please seek help. If you feel you are at risk of immediate harm, dial 999 or contact one of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help.
If it’s not an emergency but you’re still struggling, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/.
Here are some other organisations that offer free, confidential support:
If you feel able, let us know how you’re doing – we do care.
Best wishes,
Anna Mod
Thank you. Ivr just self harmed massively so thsts delayed the suicide for a few hours. I was doing fine. Just getting older with ASD and hesring voices and trying to keep busy ect am exhsusted and just want it all to go.
Hi lrthedoc , I hope the professionals currently supporting you can help not only with your immediate care needs, but also any suicidal thoughts you may still have. Remember, there are people who want to help. Please don’t hesitate to use the helplines if things feel overwhelming.
Best wishes,
Anna Mod
Good, I hope you can get through! At least it's something that is working in a small manner, even if nothing else is!
Yea. trying to re-connect to samaritans
30 miles makes such a difference! Really, everyone should be able to access the same care and help when they need it most without having to jump through so many hoops.
I do hope the Samaritans can assist in finding something to make it work, it's especially hard at this time of year when a lot of people are off to get through to services. At least it's not tomorrow night, then they'd all be busy stopping drunk people injuring themselves, which is an irony that feels acute I'm sure!
Im in Saltash, Cornwall so mny nearest A+E is Derriford - Plymouth, if I was 30 miles down the road id be under Treliske / Bodmin Hospital which is NHS
Yeah, it good to show your situation. Maybe the police can do what an ambulance can't!
Thats exactly what its like. Tho Samaritans offered to inform the Police. I did share this thread with them, hope thats ok ?
I wonder where you would need to move to, to get the best help, without being somewhere hideously expensive? Your area sounds poor!
Sorry state of the system, it's a postcode lottery then? Absolutely shocking and should be highlighted as a national disgrace that this is how it operates.
It should be as simple as calling up and getting help, you shouldn't have to knock down the door to get in!
Liaison Psychiatry is not a prescribing service and cannot admit to Glenbourne or any other hospital directly. The majority of our patients are discharged home following a professional discussion about your needs and safety.
Ive ended the chat with samaritans. Going out instead, I shouldn't have to keep asking.
Its the local A+E - Plymouth their mental health team are not NHS instead Livewell Southwest. - Google it., says no admission to Glenbourne.
I would be tempted to try again for admission, if it's a shift change you might have more compassion from another person.
Yeah I don't understand that, it would be of great use. Are they out of beds? Do you need to contact one in another area? Seems a lot to have to do, they should really do the transfer.
yes but local A+E wont admit to mental health..
That would be good, I had a family member need to check in one for a time, it can be very beneficial for a spell to get everything sorted.
Brilliant, well done!
Im on the live-chat with the samaritans.
Keep talking if it helps, though it can be on any topics, if this is a special interest, you might also have other interests to talk about too. If you need to see a Dr, it's always a good idea, though they aren't always helpful. If you have to go to a&e, take sunglasses and earplugs and something to help distract while waiting, they aren't great places.
Keep talking if it helps, though it can be on any topics, if this is a special interest, you might also have other interests to talk about too. If you need to see a Dr, it's always a good idea, though they aren't always helpful. If you have to go to a&e, take sunglasses and earplugs and something to help distract while waiting, they aren't great places.
Missed the train. That would had done the job
Good, I hope you can get through! At least it's something that is working in a small manner, even if nothing else is!
Yea. trying to re-connect to samaritans
30 miles makes such a difference! Really, everyone should be able to access the same care and help when they need it most without having to jump through so many hoops.
I do hope the Samaritans can assist in finding something to make it work, it's especially hard at this time of year when a lot of people are off to get through to services. At least it's not tomorrow night, then they'd all be busy stopping drunk people injuring themselves, which is an irony that feels acute I'm sure!
Im in Saltash, Cornwall so mny nearest A+E is Derriford - Plymouth, if I was 30 miles down the road id be under Treliske / Bodmin Hospital which is NHS
Yeah, it good to show your situation. Maybe the police can do what an ambulance can't!
Thats exactly what its like. Tho Samaritans offered to inform the Police. I did share this thread with them, hope thats ok ?
I wonder where you would need to move to, to get the best help, without being somewhere hideously expensive? Your area sounds poor!
Sorry state of the system, it's a postcode lottery then? Absolutely shocking and should be highlighted as a national disgrace that this is how it operates.
It should be as simple as calling up and getting help, you shouldn't have to knock down the door to get in!
Liaison Psychiatry is not a prescribing service and cannot admit to Glenbourne or any other hospital directly. The majority of our patients are discharged home following a professional discussion about your needs and safety.
Ive ended the chat with samaritans. Going out instead, I shouldn't have to keep asking.
Its the local A+E - Plymouth their mental health team are not NHS instead Livewell Southwest. - Google it., says no admission to Glenbourne.
I would be tempted to try again for admission, if it's a shift change you might have more compassion from another person.
Yeah I don't understand that, it would be of great use. Are they out of beds? Do you need to contact one in another area? Seems a lot to have to do, they should really do the transfer.
yes but local A+E wont admit to mental health..
That would be good, I had a family member need to check in one for a time, it can be very beneficial for a spell to get everything sorted.
Brilliant, well done!
Im on the live-chat with the samaritans.
