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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 Maz&Alfie

    I'm new here but your post shouted out to me. 

    I'm a mum to two autistic lads and one in the process of being diagnosed. 

    Sometimes it can be a very lonely life as an parent to autistic children as our whole life is consumed around them, this is our parent instinct to protect them.

    I really struggled when they were younger, I wasn't sure which way I should be turning to make the daily meltdowns ect easier. 

    You seem to be doing well though, keeping yourself as busy as possible and having you time. I found that so important, just having a bit of me time truthfully I've never truly got the hang of it. 

    Even if it's 5 mins locking yourself in the bathroom and having a good cry or even historical laughing (everyone's coping of emotions is different Joy) 

    The one thing I would say is keep your friends close don't allow your situation to consume you as a person. Keep those meet ups or catch ups over coffee even though sometimes the thought is to cancel due to tiredness or just not wanting to go out. 

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  • Hi Maz&Alfie

    I'm new here but your post shouted out to me. 

    I'm a mum to two autistic lads and one in the process of being diagnosed. 

    Sometimes it can be a very lonely life as an parent to autistic children as our whole life is consumed around them, this is our parent instinct to protect them.

    I really struggled when they were younger, I wasn't sure which way I should be turning to make the daily meltdowns ect easier. 

    You seem to be doing well though, keeping yourself as busy as possible and having you time. I found that so important, just having a bit of me time truthfully I've never truly got the hang of it. 

    Even if it's 5 mins locking yourself in the bathroom and having a good cry or even historical laughing (everyone's coping of emotions is different Joy) 

    The one thing I would say is keep your friends close don't allow your situation to consume you as a person. Keep those meet ups or catch ups over coffee even though sometimes the thought is to cancel due to tiredness or just not wanting to go out. 

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