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Hard going.

Monty

Im 53 and recently diagnosed with autism although I've known for years I am autistic. Ive had a tough year. Diagnosed with liver chirossis,  emergency operation for a strangulated bowel. Been off work since end of April,  having to claim universal credit and pip as im in poor health and getting very little from universal credit has left me no choice but to go back to work part time on a trial basis and I know physically its going to do me in. Whenever I sit down im constantly being bombarded by thoughts and its now really taking its toll on my mental health. Not even sure i should be posting this on here but my head feels so full.

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  • Hi Neil.  Please don't feel like you shouldn't have posted this.  It sounds like you're having a really difficult time right now, so I'm glad you've reached out to us.  Know that you aren't alone, and that the online community is always here to listen and offer support and advice.

    In the first instance, you might like to contact your GP and explain to them how you're feeling.  They will be best placed to direct you to suitable support.  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/.  

     Other free, confidential support includes: 

    • Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 
    • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  
    • Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day 
    • Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm)

    Our page on seeking help for mental health also includes some information on other places you can turn to for support.

    Relating to what you said about seeking benefits, we do also have dedicated pages on financial help here: Finance, money and benefits

    And please know that you are entitled to reasonable adjustments at work under the Equality Act 2010.  You can read more about these here: What are reasonable adjustments and when can they be requested?

    I am wishing you the best with warmth and gentleness going forward.  Please know that you are doing your best, and be kind to yourself.  Feel free to post again and let us know how you're doing, we would love to hear from you again.

    - Nicola Mod

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  • Hi Neil.  Please don't feel like you shouldn't have posted this.  It sounds like you're having a really difficult time right now, so I'm glad you've reached out to us.  Know that you aren't alone, and that the online community is always here to listen and offer support and advice.

    In the first instance, you might like to contact your GP and explain to them how you're feeling.  They will be best placed to direct you to suitable support.  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/.  

     Other free, confidential support includes: 

    • Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 
    • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  
    • Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day 
    • Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm)

    Our page on seeking help for mental health also includes some information on other places you can turn to for support.

    Relating to what you said about seeking benefits, we do also have dedicated pages on financial help here: Finance, money and benefits

    And please know that you are entitled to reasonable adjustments at work under the Equality Act 2010.  You can read more about these here: What are reasonable adjustments and when can they be requested?

    I am wishing you the best with warmth and gentleness going forward.  Please know that you are doing your best, and be kind to yourself.  Feel free to post again and let us know how you're doing, we would love to hear from you again.

    - Nicola Mod

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