Published on 12, July, 2020
I have been struggling with suicidal thinking for a few years now and recognise it is part of the autistic brain as we tend to focus on a narrow area and miss out on much that is going on around us. Added to that we may not be good at socialising and can't easily let go of ideas or routines as we don't like change.
Added to this we don't respond well to treatments such as antidepressants and also psychological managements, so that leaves us having to tolerate ourselves.
We can learn a lot from others, but then may feel inadequate when we compare ourselves to others.
what do you think?
Has anyone found a good answer?
I know Blueray like forgiveness therapy, which I have tried but not been successful
This paper, published in The Lancet in 2014, may be of interest...
Suicidal ideation and suicide plans or attempts in adults with Asperger's syndrome attending a specialist diagnostic clinic: a clinical cohort study
Yes I am aware of that paper and have been in touch with the authors, but no good ideas for treatment/ prevention