Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi Everyone I am new to the forum
my names kayleigh, I have 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl. Their ages are 10, 4, 3 and 1. My 4 year old has ASD. I was just wondering does anyone ever get down with life just the pressure of it all, the repetitiveness, the meltdowns and behaviour ect? Or is it just me?
Its so bad and extreme sometimes that I feel like I can’t carry on and do this anymore. It’s so draining and I just don’t feel like I have any sort of life. Am always tired, am mentally drained, I have zero energy!
please does this get any easier/better?
Hi Kayleigh,
We have various different resources for parents here on the site, like the Parents and Carers advice section - http://www.autism.org.uk/about/family-life/parents-carers.aspx - or the family support services - http://www.autism.org.uk/services/community/family-support.aspx. We also have a directory of autism related services that you can search to find additional help and support in your local area - http://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx.
However, since you describe feeling drained and low energy and perhaps won't want to sift through all this information at the moment, I would recommend you call the NAS helpline and describe how you're feeling and what might help you, and see what advice and support they are able to offer. The number for the helpline is 0808 800 4104, and it's available 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-3pm Friday. I hope you're able to get some support that eases the pressure you describe.
Hope this is of some help,
Best wishes,
Ross - mod
Thank you