Exhausted ?

dipsy
dipsy Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Families and carers
I'm a 51 yr old single mum looking after a 20 & 19 yrs old both with asd & ADHD I am constantly exhausted & feeling totally overwhelmed. I don't know whether to cry or scream.  Any suggestions where I can find something for them to do with their time

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  • Sal16
    Sal16 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi, I'm new to this site. And also a single mum... Looking to make friends and help each other .Can we send private messages on here?
    Sal x
  • Glen76
    Glen76 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    If you are the carer for them, even if it is informal care (without being paid). I would speak to your local carers association who may have a list of alternative organisations that you can seek support for for your two lads
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @dipsy so sorry to hear this, I have found some organisations which may be of use to you, ADHD Foundation, Autism Independent UK and National Autistic Society. Hope his helps! :)

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  • Sal16
    Sal16 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you for the reply :)
  • amanda8289
    amanda8289 Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    dipsy said?
    I'm a 51 yr old single mum looking after a 20 & 19 yrs old both with asd & ADHD I am constantly exhausted & feeling totally overwhelmed. I don't know whether to cry or scream.  Any suggestions where I can find something for them to do with their time
    U know exactly what you feel  like. It  thenables constantly  stress of  every  little thing  in life at the moment . It will  get  better  for  you x

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