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Struggling with the pressure of ASD child, everyday is a fight.

Maz&Alfie

Hi all,

I'm usually a really fun bubbly and outgoing person but the almost daily struggled of looking after my 6 year old son (undiagnosed) is really taking its toll on me.

Children's services suggested I go to the doctors but I don't want to go on anti depressants. I go to the gym when I can, some times twice a week, sometimes not at all. I have also joined a book club that I go to fortnightly. Even though I'm making some time for myself once I'm home and back with Alfie I feel down a deflated again.

Does anyone else feel or felt that same? how do you cope?

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  • Hi,

    I am new here and just saw your post! Life is hard just looking after one child let alone a child with additional needs. You're not alone darling! You have shown interest in taking part in activities and that's a start. Take each day at a slow pace as everyday is a new challenge. Try making some 'me' time even if it's going out for a coffee whilst Alfie is at Nursery or watching your favourite program on Netflix.

    I don't enjoy every day of it I admit.. and I do look back at my life before my child came along which was completely different. But it is what it is and we just got to soldier on.. his smile keeps me going and I have good and bad days. 

    For the sake of sanity, I sometimes cave and give into my son's demands and it's okay because that's how I cope... just remember your'e not alone. If you can leave Alfie with a family member and have some social time out would be great for your mental health... I feel as if it takes my mind off things..

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  • Hi,

    I am new here and just saw your post! Life is hard just looking after one child let alone a child with additional needs. You're not alone darling! You have shown interest in taking part in activities and that's a start. Take each day at a slow pace as everyday is a new challenge. Try making some 'me' time even if it's going out for a coffee whilst Alfie is at Nursery or watching your favourite program on Netflix.

    I don't enjoy every day of it I admit.. and I do look back at my life before my child came along which was completely different. But it is what it is and we just got to soldier on.. his smile keeps me going and I have good and bad days. 

    For the sake of sanity, I sometimes cave and give into my son's demands and it's okay because that's how I cope... just remember your'e not alone. If you can leave Alfie with a family member and have some social time out would be great for your mental health... I feel as if it takes my mind off things..

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