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I can't focus

NAS71232

I'm undiagnosed with autism an ADHD. 

I've been told I have it all my life.

I also suffered two severe brain injuries when I was young which I think is affecting me now. I need to sleep a lot.

It sucks as I can't socialise anymore. It's just me on my own. I'm ok with it.

I've reached a point where I'm in trouble. I don't have a home and live with my disabled mother.

For reasons I can't dissuss, I'm not in her will.

I'll talk to my GP next week, but he can't help.

I would like a council property. I applied in my civic office and it was rejected. I think it was because  I don't have children.

I'm cooked. I hope this never happens to you.

I wake up and feel like I'm very drunk. It's my colon disease.

I'll be homeless soon. 

If I mention autism to my mother, I get shut down. It's a swear word here.

It's acutally a miracle that I'm alive after my head injuries.

My mind has a disorder. I go to do something and forget why I went there.

I'm going around in circles.

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  • Hello  

    Thank you for sharing your story and experiences with the Community. It sounds as though you've had an incredibly challenging time, which  I'm sorry to hear about. Whilst I can't offer medical advice myself, it's great to hear that you're going to seek some support from your GP. I hope they are able to offer some help and useful signposting to manage better with your head injuries and other issues you've shared. 

    I think you may find it useful to visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ for guidance around your current housing situation.

    It's great that you've reached out about how you're feeling. If you are struggling and feel that you might need some support with your mental health, it is important to try and get the right help. You may want to start by speaking to people around you about the feelings you're experiencing. You may also like to mention this to your GP.

    When you visit your GP, they may also refer you for therapy or counselling or you may find a private therapist local to you who offers one-to-one support. Before you begin any therapy, ask the therapist if they have experience of working with autistic people so that you know they are likely to adapt the way they work to meet your needs.  

    You can use our Autism Services Directory to find counsellors in your area. Mind also has information about finding a therapist or you can search on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s website.  

    Wishing you all the best and please do reach out if you need support.

    Chloe Mod

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  • Hello  

    Thank you for sharing your story and experiences with the Community. It sounds as though you've had an incredibly challenging time, which  I'm sorry to hear about. Whilst I can't offer medical advice myself, it's great to hear that you're going to seek some support from your GP. I hope they are able to offer some help and useful signposting to manage better with your head injuries and other issues you've shared. 

    I think you may find it useful to visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ for guidance around your current housing situation.

    It's great that you've reached out about how you're feeling. If you are struggling and feel that you might need some support with your mental health, it is important to try and get the right help. You may want to start by speaking to people around you about the feelings you're experiencing. You may also like to mention this to your GP.

    When you visit your GP, they may also refer you for therapy or counselling or you may find a private therapist local to you who offers one-to-one support. Before you begin any therapy, ask the therapist if they have experience of working with autistic people so that you know they are likely to adapt the way they work to meet your needs.  

    You can use our Autism Services Directory to find counsellors in your area. Mind also has information about finding a therapist or you can search on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s website.  

    Wishing you all the best and please do reach out if you need support.

    Chloe Mod

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