A LITRE OF TEARS

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I feel really sad all the time.

I found life hard before my diagnosis 2 weeks ago.

Now I am more stressed as I am diagnosed and can do nothing atm to help my situation as I am still waiting on the paperwork. No paperwork = no help.

I am so stressed I cant do my uni work as im not in the state of mind for it. This is having a snowball effect.

I feel embarrassed and ashamed and have started avoiding my friends.

At times I don't have the energy to live.

I don't even think counselling would help, I don't think many of them know about aspergers or add.

I don't know what to do.

You need to do stuff to keep you distracted and occupied. It will help--it helps me.

- Listen to and or play music
- Keep up with your studies
- Exercise
- Read
- Surf the I-net
- Hobbies
- Volunteer with charities
- Help out your friends and class mates
- Join clubs
- Play games
- Watch TV
- Get plenty of rest--depressed people often don't get enough sleep. This adds to the problem.

Be sure you let your doctor/therapist know you are depressed. I don't see being diagnosed as a problem. It was a relief for me to finally know why I have always been different.

Remember, do stuff to keep distracted and occupied.