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  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,335 Championing

    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Its ok that your not here all the time @WhatThe

    Everyone has stuff to do

    Me Im just lazy

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

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

    Alot of patients to deal with

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,335 Championing
    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    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
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,335 Championing

    Ok, mine was in person.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 2,996 Scope Online Community Coordinator

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

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,335 Championing
    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    I appriciate the support @WhatThe and @Rachel_Scope

    Gratefully appreciated .

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    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
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Hope everyone is keeping as warm as possible .

    Please take care

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Hope everyone has a peaceful night

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Good morning everyone

    Hope everyone has a peaceful day

    My sleeping pattern is all over the place

    Maybe its because its Winter

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 2,996 Scope Online Community Coordinator

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

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Hi @Rachel_Scope , its not the best time of year is it .

    It make us want to hibernate .

    I get where you are coming from .

    Look after yourself and thank u so much for thinking of me and reaching out to me helping me feel less alone

    Your support means alot

    Thanks

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Rest as well as you can tonight everyone

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 3,593 Championing

    I saw your very kind words about Bluebell @Catherine21 and @Strawberry1 thank you; sorry I didnt reply quickly enough and can't find your posts now but Bluebell is doing ok though. I hope yous are doing ok xx

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Glad to hear Bluebell is doing ok @Santosha12 .

    Thats lovely to hear .

    We do miss her

    Hope you are ok too

    Please take care

    Best wishes always

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 8,824 Championing

    Hope everyone has a reasonable day today

    Please take care of yourselves

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