No ones listeining!

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:  

• Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24/7  
  
• SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30 PM–10.30 PM daily)  
  
• Shout – Text 85258, 24/7  
  
• Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM)  

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

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! 

Doubt it.

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!

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!

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