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Struggling with the idea of ageing and death as someone who really struggles with change

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I find change extremely difficult 

I find loss extremely difficult

It is like I go into full collapse and everything feels over

I don't know how to continue to navigate different phases of life and ageing knowing I won't be able to get back each previous one. 

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  • Hi there.  I am sure that this is something that many people struggle with, autistic or not, but as you said, the difficulties with change that many autistic people experience can make it doubly hard for us.  Just know that you are not alone in feeling this way.

    NAS does also have a page on bereavement that may be helpful for you to look at with regards to how it may make you feel, and links to resources that may also help.

    Our page on preference for order, predictability or routine may also be useful.  It does list some support strategies than can potentially be used to lessen the distress felt by change or unpredictability.

    I hope that you find this helpful.  Wishing you all the best.

    - Nicola Mod

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  • Hi there.  I am sure that this is something that many people struggle with, autistic or not, but as you said, the difficulties with change that many autistic people experience can make it doubly hard for us.  Just know that you are not alone in feeling this way.

    NAS does also have a page on bereavement that may be helpful for you to look at with regards to how it may make you feel, and links to resources that may also help.

    Our page on preference for order, predictability or routine may also be useful.  It does list some support strategies than can potentially be used to lessen the distress felt by change or unpredictability.

    I hope that you find this helpful.  Wishing you all the best.

    - Nicola Mod

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