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Panic attacks and depression

Ava

My son was diagnosed autistic 2 years ago.  I went on a mission to "heal him".  Since then he has made amazing progress, we as a family have worked hard together to help him develop speach, deal with social skills etc.  But now I am having depression.  I fear everything, is this normal?  I feel I have to plan everything for my son from trust funds to education, because I don't want him just left "out there" in the world, on his own, with no-one to help him.  Do other mums feel this way too?  I love my 3 kids and want them all too succeed but with my autistic son, I do worry what the future holds for him especially with all these cuts.  Would appreciate of anyone else feels the same anxiety or is it just me?   x

  • Hi Lyn,

    I am not doing an amazing job just my best like most of us! My recipe is that I WANT to be happy. I live my life in the moment as much as possible. Sometimes I am disorganised, sometimes lazy, no where near perfect and forgive myself for it. I loathe self pity, and pious do gooders also people who revel in their childs disability. It helps no one. I love my children, they drive me crazy, they make me laugh, they make me cry...its life!

  • Hi there, you seem to be doing an amazing job with your son.  I too have 3 children, awaiting diagnosis of Autism for my son whos nearly 3.  Would you mind sharing some of the stuff you have used to drive your healing?  Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Lyn

  • Ava I know how you feel. It is the first thing I think about in the morning and the last thing I think about at night. Sometimes I feel low but I know there are people in much worse situations. In between I make the most of my time, enjoy my family and freindships and have as much fun as I can. We are parents and we will always feel responsible. My overwhelming emotion is fear. However I feel very strongly that I will not be a victim of this cruel condition. In order to help my son I need to be strong mentally and emotionally and that means having a life outside. Look after yourself you are the most important person in your childs life, you deserve it. A happy Mum is what your child deserves.