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Not great today.

Monty

Not feeling great today,  in fact I've not been feeling great for a while. I make plans to do things at the weekends but end up not doing anything. Constant over thinking, health isn't great and too much running through my mind.

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  • Ive texted to "SHOUT" service tonight but they are busy. I feel im getting worse mentally after having the Autism diagnosis, all those years as a child wasted , being sent to a special school for kids with behaviour problems, being called odd or a loner. I knew I was different but I didn't think it would take 50 years to have it confirmed. Now I just feel kicked to the kerb to get on with my way of life and thoughts.

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  • Ive texted to "SHOUT" service tonight but they are busy. I feel im getting worse mentally after having the Autism diagnosis, all those years as a child wasted , being sent to a special school for kids with behaviour problems, being called odd or a loner. I knew I was different but I didn't think it would take 50 years to have it confirmed. Now I just feel kicked to the kerb to get on with my way of life and thoughts.

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  • in reply to Monty

    Im so sorry your going through all of this monty.Im.newly diagnosed too at 58.its a hard thing to process.I imagine physical ill health on top is terribly.draining.Working alongside.is burn out material.i too try to work but its easier said than done

    Please give yourself grace..your feelings are valid.

    Keep on trying to.access shout if you can.Or reach out to people here 

  • in reply to Monty

    Hi Neil, I’m sorry things are so hard at the moment. I’m glad you’re reaching out to the community and I hope the responses you get here help. I’m sorry the SHOUT service was busy yesterday, you may find it useful to try some of the other options below. 

    • Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 
    • SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  
    • 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.

    We do recommend that you get in touch with 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/. 

    I hope this is useful and you have a better day today.

    Best wishes,

    Anna Mod