Autism/Depression

Strawberry1

Thanks @Albus_Scope 😊, much appreciated.

Strawberry1

It won't be long before I have my assessments @Albus_Scope , so if the outcome is that I have both autism and Adhd what does that class me has please? Sorry I'm just very curious. Sorry 😞

Albus_Scope

You'd be classed as whatever you want to be classed as. 😁

I just call ADHD and ASD combined "AuDHD" as it's easier to type and I'm lazy. 😆

Or you could just say "Neurodivergent" or just say you're you. 😊

Strawberry1

Thanks @Albus_Scope 😊

Strawberry1

I've picked at my skin and nails recently a stim of mine . The skin is a little sore.

Strawberry1

Always been a skin picker from being really small. I can remember when I was little it started with my feet. Then feet and scalp . Then fingers and fingers nails and toes and toenails.

Strawberry1

Hope you are reasonably alright @Kali85 👍 and hope you are reasonably OK 👍 @Andi66 . Take care of yourselves.

Kali85

same to you @Strawberry1 Thank you for your kindness.

Andi66

Thank you, its hard fir me at times in this uncertain depressing times. I've been through counselling, having waited 4 years on the waiting list. Going through loss of family member s in a short amount of time. And other problems caused by others. Losing friends who weren't supportive , even though I was there for them. The uncertainty of our benefits. I am trying to be positive, taking one step at a time. Despite my health problems, autism.

I.was reading how we are focused on the negative. The way humans are. To try one line of gratitude each day. However small.

Kali85

I feel same @Andi66 i am so deeply depressed and constantly let down by people that I have given so much to, life is unbearable for me, I hate the way my mind works and I am completely unable to cope with the awful things life has thrown at me. It’s a battle every single day.

Jimm_Scope

That's what I have to do sometimes. Just one thing a day. Even if it's just an affirmation or two. Just to remind me of some good things.

Strawberry1

Sending GIGANTIC BIG HUGS TO @Kali85 , @Andi66 and @Jimm_Scope . My heart goes out to you. I am exactly the same. Please be kind to yourselves it's hard I know be please if you can be be kind and take care 🙂.

Strawberry1

I'm struggling a bit at the moment.

Strawberry1

Getting worried about the assessment. Keep thinking I've done the wrong thing for asking for an assessment 😕

Kali85

sorry to hear that you are struggling @Strawberry1 ☹️ just take each day at a time, just focus on getting through one day at a time, also when I’m really really depressed or deeply frustrated I have to take each hour at a time, which I have found really helps me. As for you assessment I think it’s better to know if you have autism rather than being left uncertain. I found that it explained so many things in my life and it really helped reading up on autistic traits making me not feel so alone, I used to think that, there was something really wrong with me and that nobody else in the world was as screwed up as me.

Strawberry1

Thank you for your kindness @Kali85 ❤️ it really is appreciated.

DJS7P

I can feel very low at times myself, I'm also one for over apologising (wish I could stop)

Strawberry1

I feel very similar to you @DJS7P , basically the same.

Kali85

I am constantly apologising even when it’s completely unnecessary. Nice knowing it’s not just me that does this all the time.

Strawberry1

I'm really glad you are here @Kali85 ❤️ , knowing you helps me feel less alone. I'm still getting used to this forum. Would love to chat to more people like people here if that is ok . I wouldn't want to burden anyone. More insight would help me feel less uncomfortable with my assessment. Please just let me know if it is ok to be here. Thanks. If I don't reply straight away I will reply eventually. Thank you in advance.