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Caring for a Aspergers teen and managing a job

Reo

Hello everyone, I am new to this online forum. My daughter is 16 and has recently been diagnosed with ASD. She suffers with depression and anxiety and it often gets in the way of her everyday ability to function. She is currently trying to do her A levels but its having panic attacks about attending her six form. I have to keep taking days off of work and I am starting to feel my own level of anxiety and stress rising. I just dont know if this will settle or do I give up working to care for my daugthers needs. I also have a 12 and 2 year old which makes it even harder to manage. Many sleepless nights are taking their toll....

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  • Hi Reo,

    I too am new to this forum and am a parent of a daughter with Aspergers. She is 18 and I recognise the issues your daughter experiences and that you are wrestling with.

    They are certainly compounded by the needs of your younger children. Work is difficult as  most of us need to work to pay bills, you haven't asked a specific question, unless I've been a complete numpty and haven't seen your full post !!! 

    The best advise we received was to ensure that you look after yourself, you need to be at your best to support your family. Your time and your space if you can achieve that (difficult I know) are important. For me work has been extremely supportive and at times a welcome retreat, the 8 hours there allowing me to think about something completely different and escape the stresses at home.

    You need to recharge yourself (an evening out or time spent doing something you enjoy), you should not feel guilty for that..

    Mck. 

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  • Hi Reo,

    I too am new to this forum and am a parent of a daughter with Aspergers. She is 18 and I recognise the issues your daughter experiences and that you are wrestling with.

    They are certainly compounded by the needs of your younger children. Work is difficult as  most of us need to work to pay bills, you haven't asked a specific question, unless I've been a complete numpty and haven't seen your full post !!! 

    The best advise we received was to ensure that you look after yourself, you need to be at your best to support your family. Your time and your space if you can achieve that (difficult I know) are important. For me work has been extremely supportive and at times a welcome retreat, the 8 hours there allowing me to think about something completely different and escape the stresses at home.

    You need to recharge yourself (an evening out or time spent doing something you enjoy), you should not feel guilty for that..

    Mck. 

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