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LouigiCasual Contributor
Hi all
Last ditch resort on feeling connected and finding ways I can stop hiding under my bed covers and dealing with negative events better than freezing.
I want to feel again and connect with family and husband.
Dealing with ADHD, anxiety and autism (sensory)
In response to: Getting back on track
Nala2022Moderator
Hi @Louigi
It sounds like you’ve been having a really difficult time, and I’m glad you’ve reached out here.. Wanting to feel connected again and be able to respond to difficult things differently is a really understandable goal. I hope you’re able to find some support and connection here with the community. Take things one small step at a time and be gentle with yourself along the way. Do you have any supports in place at the moment? 💛
In response to: Getting back on track
RadderSenior Contributor
Hi @Louigi, as well as this forum would a peer support group help with feeling connected and perhaps getting some new ideas? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peer-led-autism-group-tickets-119441160727
ARCVIC may be able to help with anxiety https://arcvic.org.au
There is also Autism Connect, the National Autism Helpline https://www.amaze.org.au/autismconnect/
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