autism meltdowns

Hi I was after some help. I’m wondering how people in the UK get diagnosed with autism by other ways than the NHS. There’s been a mistake with my referral and it has not been done apparently according to my mental health worker so I’m having to go through the referral again which is a 3 year waiting list. Iv been diagnosed with various mental health problems over the years and the last few months I have been exploring the possibility of being on the spectrum with my therapist and mental health worker. Being autistic makes so much more sence to me and how iv been all my life. I’m 34 and a self diagnosis seems to have just clicked with me and explained so much especially the sensory stuff and iv realised iv been “masking” for years. I did a few online tests yesterday and scored extremely high on all of them. I don’t want to have to pay loads to get diagnosed privatley but I’m hoping a diagnosis will open up a new world to me and a way of coping with life. Thank you for reading my comment. #AdultDiagnosis #Autism

I hate it when my body is so tired/give up on me and my mind is so wide awake and wants to do things. This happens when I have autistic meltdown or had busy day.
Affects me for few days or hours. I haven’t got the energy to finish house jobs, meet my friend, spend time with the family or boyfriend. I just have to isolate but my mind is screaming inside wanting to do those thing but just physical can’t perform those things. If I do get snappy, my coordination isn’t very good and I bump into thing or fall over. My speech gets messed up.
#AutismAwareness #MentalHealth #Depression #CheckInWithMe #AutismMeltdowns

I've recently come to the conclusion that I exist on the neurodivergence spectrum and it has been a whirlwind of a journey.
I'm looking to be professionally diagnosed and I've joined a few supportive communities that discuss these topics.
As an autistic, what are some of the struggles you've had with the medical community? As an adult autistic, have you been able to easily access the resources you need and if not, what kind of struggles did you face?
What was the process of being diagnosed like for you; or, alternatively were you able to get diagnosed and what are your thoughts on it?

Thanks for any feedback.
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Today I got ambushed at work by both my admins through email. I am working remotely- one of the only 2 at my site. As I tried to fix the problem being addressed I was also trying to teach on camera and get to the bottom of the miscommunication. For the first time ever I asked for an accommodation (autism) for more time to implement what they wanted and I got scolded via email. When I reviewed all emails with a coworker and talked about the situation at length with them they confirmed that I was not in error in the original situation (admin error) and that I got reamed after asking for an accommodation. It was very difficult to ask for the accommodation in the first place and to have this happen is disheartening. Now I get to file a grievance- and I absolutely hate conflict. I can advocate easily for my kids but absolutely hate bringing extra attention on myself. At least I didn’t cry or have a meltdown on camera. But I’ve been doing nothing but cry since finishing my work.

Been having a bit of a rough month mental health-wise. I was wondering what everybody’s post-meltdown or panic attack recovery strategies are? My personal favorites are using my weighted blanket and a cold glass of water that I use a chewy silicone straw in. Fuzzy stuff is also excellent.
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Hi everyone! I am 19 and I have autism. At the insistence of my parents, I am taking four online college courses right now without accommodations (thank you parents who won't let me apply for accommodations). I've been having a meltdown for a good four hours now, and it's easily the worst one I've ever had. Only now have I calmed down enough to touch a computer and regained enough function in my fingers to type this. So for the community, I have two questions. 1. What helps you with your autism meltdowns? and 2. What is your favorite way to recover after meltdowns? #Autism #AutismMeltdowns