Hi everyone!
We have just been on a 3 week holiday abroad with my 6-year-old son, with ASD.
I was a bit shocked and saddened by some of his thoughts and comments while away.
These included things like:
- What is wrong with my brain
- I hate myself
- Why am I sad all the time
- Why am I not like other children
- I have bad thoughts
- I'll hurt myself to make it better
I had no idea that a 6 year old (he only turned 6 a week ago) was capable of understanding the brain and the concepts he came out with.
He does not sleep well, he is scared of the dark and 'his imagination in his own words. Last night, when putting him to bed, I played classical meditation sleep music. He started crying and asked my why thr music makes him so sad.
I am now really worried about his mental state. We are in Scotland, and due to the long waiting lists went private to get his diagnoses. I would imagine getting NHS help with this would be the same. So here is my question:
A) who should we go and see (this will be private again)
B) has anyone else experienced this in their child?
Thank you,
Michelle