Need to speak to someone

Hi there, 123,

Do you use, or have you considered, any of the other forums for autistic people?  I have found the forum "WrongPlanet" particularly helpful, as it has specific sections for people of different ages, and for specific kinds of problems - and it allows members to use private messages when a public discussion doesn't feel appriopriate.

That one is a rather large site and based in the USA, which not everyone finds comfortable, but there are other similar ones, many of which are linked from the 'other communities" page here.  It's well worth "lurking" on a few of them to find which suits you best.

I hope you find the help that you're looking for - hang on in there!

Hi 123,

The site doesn't have a messaging facility - there are good reasons for that. However, I think it would be really good for you to meet other people of your age in your position.

Have you seen this page www.autism.org.uk/.../guide-young-people.aspx there are some more helplines listed there that may be help you find people to meet and talk to in your area.

Most people on the site have experienced bullying at some point in their lives so we really do understand what you are going through.