[lindyloo]

Hi Sam

Welcome to the forum, thank you for sharing your story, that must have been hard for you to take that first step. This is the first step to recovery, to admit that you have a problem and want to seek support.

I agree with Debc, this is a lot for you to deal with on your own.

If you are in the UK, the GP should be referring you to a group for Adults with autism.

For your addiction, the AA is a good place to start, you will meet others you can talk to, or just listen. You will get coping strategies and meet others who will support you during your difficult days.

The Icarus trust posts here too, they have advice and support. Please don’t feel you have to deal with this on your own. My son has alcohol and cocaine addictions and currently in early recovery. He says AA is the only thing that helps him. He has anxiety and ocd type issues too. My nephew has aspergers so I understand some of the issues you have. Do you work? Do they realise that you’re struggling- they also have a duty of care to support you.

It is ultimately down to you now to seek the help you need. It might be difficult at first but it will be so worth it in the end.

Keep posting here, we all look out for each other and support each other.

Take care,

Lx

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