Mental health

Strawberry1

I aint liking myself much at the moment

I will be ok but Im feeling so unhappy about who I am .

Feeling very sad

I will be ok

Strawberry1

Hope everyone has a good rest of thier day

Hope they feel better than i do

Take care

Strawberry1

I am sorry for my bit of a negative rant but sometimes this is the only place I feel i can say out loud what i want to say

Rachel_Scope

Sorry you're feeling like this @Strawberry1. Is there anything you can do that would make you feel a bit better or distract your mind? I always find watching a quiz show works.

Strawberry1

I usually sleep when Im feeling like this @Rachel_Scope

So i will probably do that

I know

My bad

Take care @Rachel_Scope

WhatThe

It's always lovely to talk with you, Strawberry. I don't have many friends IRL so this forum is very important to me. I just can't come on every day because it takes so much concentration and I don't like sitting still for long as I get stuck and neglect other stuff.

You get back what you give so of course you deserve kindness! Tons of it 😍

No ADHD meds since last February? Is that because of your heart conditions and treatment last year? Those meds are the only reason I'm waiting for my assessment! I actually got cold feet and took myself off the waiting list but changed my mind again.

Autism is full of conflict. That's why it's so hard to manage in a neuro-typical world but with increased understanding of why you are the way you are - that you're not faulty but different - you will find your confidence again. It won't happen overnight and it's not an easy experience.

Do you have someone to go with you to the autism assessment? I would recommend this if possible.

Strawberry1

Its ok that your not here all the time @WhatThe

Everyone has stuff to do

Me Im just lazy

Strawberry1

No @WhatThe , they just havent got around to sorting things out yet

Alot of patients to deal with

WhatThe

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1093614#Comment_1093614

I used to sleep when depressed and unable to function like I wanted. Listen to your body and don't feel guilty - your brain needs the most rest. Many mammals hibernate in winter and we also slow down.

Strawberry1

Good luck with everything @WhatThe .

Ive no idea if its Autism or something else thats causing the lack of confidence

Im having my assessment over the internet

I may prefer to do the assessment on my own

Thanks for thinking of me

WhatThe

Ok, mine was in person.

Rachel_Scope

I agree with @WhatThe @Strawberry1. Listen to your body and sleep if you need to, there's nothing to feel guilty about.

WhatThe

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1093617#Comment_1093617

I had heard of a shortage in supplies of ADHD medication and that's also what put me off having the assessment..

Strawberry1

I can understand that @WhatThe

Ive heard there are different kinds too and people have to be observed how they get on with them too .

It is a worry i have to admit .

Hopefully things will get sorted out properly soon

Fimgers crossed

Strawberry1

I appriciate the support @WhatThe and @Rachel_Scope

Gratefully appreciated .

Strawberry1

If i go quiet @WhatThe i may be napping .

Thank you for all you do

It makes me feel easier being on forum so thanks .

Never forget how special you are .

One in a million

Strawberry1

Hope everyone is keeping as warm as possible .

Please take care

Strawberry1

Hope everyone has a peaceful night

Strawberry1

Good morning everyone

Hope everyone has a peaceful day

My sleeping pattern is all over the place

Maybe its because its Winter

Rachel_Scope

Afternoon @Strawberry1 😊 I find the dark nights make me want to sleep more. I was falling asleep at 6pm last night!