Really really struggling

hi, i have aspergers and im a 37 yr old mum to daughter of 7 who most definitely is not like me. I met a lovely man last june and he deals with me very patiently but recently im having one of my wobbles as such where my anxiety is through the roof and i dont know who i am or my purpose in life. Im a planner and always have been but hes a plodder and it grates me. I need plans and to work towards them otherwise i go off track. we dont live together and he never mentions the future and i ask him whats our plan n he says why cant you be happy with the way things are? But im not. I want more.. anyway the meds have made me gain 2 stone which i despise as im really slim naturally. im waiting for my support worker to get back to me, she helps me with paperwork and going to public places.. i work part time but its my comfort zone and its routine which is safe, im a caretaker so dont come across many people as im there really early in a morning. as to relationships, i struggle to show emotion, and lack empathy towards others apart from my daughter. i overthink and always think the worst, done this all my life, i have ocd and stim alot, i also stutter which is worse when im anxious. I dont know anyone with aspergers and struggle to make friends.., i have 2 whom ive known for years. Any other mums out there with aspergers? Sorry ive rambled i think. 

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  • Really sorry to hear you are struggling. Is your support worker able to help you make local links that could be helpful to you? Do go and talk to your GP about your weight gain, especially if it is likely to be related to your meds. It sounds like there are lots of good things going on in your life - job, partner, daughter - but I appreciate it doesn't feel like that. If it is hard to ask for help, send an email/ write a letter. Good luck!

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  • Really sorry to hear you are struggling. Is your support worker able to help you make local links that could be helpful to you? Do go and talk to your GP about your weight gain, especially if it is likely to be related to your meds. It sounds like there are lots of good things going on in your life - job, partner, daughter - but I appreciate it doesn't feel like that. If it is hard to ask for help, send an email/ write a letter. Good luck!

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