Mental Health Problems

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I been depressed alot, I’m getting out of bed late in the afternoon, I been crying everyday cuz I can’t find help with cleaning my apartment & taking out my trash, I feel like I’m sooo helpless, I hate myself. Everything is tooooo much for me, I’m having trouble taking care of myself, taking care of my cat, I feel like a failure & a failure to my cat, I cannot do anything right, I’m sooo hard on myself right now. What can a therapist do for Aspergers? Are they good dealing with Aspergers? I know why I’m depressed, I’m depressed cuz I don’t know how to handle everything on my own, it toooooo overwhelming, I have more problems with breathing & anxiety. With everyday stuff, I’m tooo overloaded, I’m losing control of my mental health, I came close to having a mental breakdown, I snapped out of it by sleeping more, that did the trick.

I'm really sorry you're having a tough time of it lately. Are you able to get access to a support worker?

In terms of therapy, I would strongly suggest you send the 'National Autistic Society's Good Practice Guide' for mental health professionals file within this link to any potential therapist, so they can adapt therapy for you.

It's worth having a read through yourself too.

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/ne ... -therapies

I have a psychologist for my autism (she’s great) and a therapist for my day to day issues.

I have had several therapist over the years, none of whom ever suggested I might get tested for autism. I just don’t think they see it.

It's completely understandable why you're depressed. I would get depressed in that situation too. Fortunately I can live on my own and don't need anyone to help me most of the time. Except for making phonecalls.

I think going to a therapist would be a good idea. The therapist can probably give you advice where to find appropriate help. My psychiatrist also refered me to officially registered volunteers for help. But I chose my sister instead.

When you're close to a mental breakdown, taking a powernap (20-30 minutes of sleep) can typically help a lot.

I’m doing a little bit better now. I think it was hormones imbalance, I read about it. I’m taking women multivitamins including hormonal support with other vitamins. I feel better now.

Glad you're feeling better, Kitty.