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Can I say I really need help, I have almost disappeared from existence more times than I can count, all because I don't fit in at school, I have autism, ADD and memery loss. I have not told anyone I need help yet because I Think I'm less of a man and that my family won't understand me but they keep explaining how I can do better by doing this or that but I want people with similar struggles to help me insted of people who guess.
So thanks for letting me share.
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I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way, and it's important to recognize that you don't have to go through this alone. It takes courage to reach out for help, and I encourage you to consider talking to someone you trust about what you're experiencing. Whether it's a friend, family member, teacher, or a mental health professional, there are people who can provide support and understanding.
Your struggles are valid, and seeking help doesn't make you any less of a person. In fact, reaching out for support is a sign of strength. It's understandable that you may feel hesitant to talk to your family, but they may surprise you with their understanding and willingness to help. If you're not comfortable starting there, consider reaching out to a counselor, therapist, or support group that specializes in autism and ADD.
Remember that there are people who can relate to your experiences and provide guidance from a place of understanding. Take care of yourself 💜
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Opening up about something like this can be really difficult and personal. I'm sorry that hear that you haven't been able to get the support that you need, or even feel comfortable communicating to others that you might need help. You deserve to get support and you are not less of a man for opening up about your experiences at all. You have been so strong to get through all of these things by yourself. It takes a lot of courage to be honest and open the way that you have, and hopefully, you are able to find people around you who can listen and help you through your journey.
We are here for you ❤️
Hey @Apricot_Buffalo welcome to the forums 🙂 Thank you so much for opening up around your struggles. It takes so much courage to be honest and say that you need help, and I'm really happy that you came here for support.
I'm sorry to hear how everything that has happened with school and your experiences with autism, ADD and memory loss have affected you. It makes sense that you don't know how to seek help because you're worried that people won't understand. I wanted to say that it doesn't make you less of a man to seek help. In fact, getting support when you need it is one of the bravest things you can do, and it's often the first step to handling all the challenges you may face now and in the future.
You mentioned that your parents don't understand your struggles and keep on suggesting things that you can do differently. I was wondering if they were aware of how unique your struggles are and how they may make things more difficult for you? Maybe talking to them about how your diagnoses can make it difficult to fit in at school could help them to understand what kind of support you really want. You could do this in person, or maybe write them a message so that you can plan the conversation around what you need. Does this sound like something that could help?
I also wanted to say that @lillypond has given some really great suggestions for getting help. Have you considered getting in touch with someone at your school? A lot of schools have a dedicated counsellor or wellbeing officer that you can talk to. It may be an easy way to find someone who understands you in a safe space.
We've also sent you an email to make sure you're doing okay. Could you keep an eye out for that and reply when you get the chance? 🙂
Hi Apricot Buffalo I’m autistic and I know what it’s like to know that your different and to feel like your family won’t understand you and finding people who are like you or similar to you is so important in forming connections with others that can help you in your journey and be there with you through these scary times and I’d also suggest that finding a therapist that matches your needs is also a really great first step that can help and if you do have someone in your life you know you can open up to and talk to I know it can be really scary but I would suggest opening up to someone you trust because it can help you feel less alone with what your going through or if you have anyone at school that you know you can trust it would really benefit you if you know you can open up and talk to someone because you might find that they can really help you in the long run I hope this helps🙂