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Does your family or friends help with your mental health?

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Or are you left to selfcare for yourself?
Do you need help with your childs/adult childs mental health?
Do you think there should be charity that helps or government agency?
Are you overwhelmed and exhausted by it all?

March 26
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Or are you left to selfcare for yourself?: Mainly Myself.
Do you need help with your childs/adult childs mental health?: If He'd speak I'd know what to do for Him.
Do you think there should be charity that helps or government agency?: I think that Adults/Caretakers of Special Needs individuals need to be able to focus on their Child(ren) without restrictions that Impede their ability.
Are you overwhelmed and exhausted by it all?: Yes. Because the constant 'Wash, Rinse, Repeat' of it all.
Does Your Family Or Friends Help With Your Mental Health?: TO be able to just talk to another person who's not going to be Judgmental on subjects that they know nothing about. Just listen.

March 26
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How do you manage mental health support—do family and friends help, or are you handling self-care alone? Do you need more support for your child's mental health?

Many parents find themselves in similar situations. Support from family and friends can vary greatly, and it's common to feel overwhelmed.

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How do you manage mental health support—do family and friends help, or are you handling self-care alone? Do you need more support for your child's mental health?

Many parents find themselves in similar situations. Support from family and friends can vary greatly, and it's common to feel overwhelmed.

Finding Support:
- Connect with other autism parents online or locally who understand what you're going through
- Reach out to your child's healthcare providers—many hospitals offer chaplaincy services, health education classes, and support groups
- Check with local organizations like Easter Seals for respite care if family isn't available
- Consider starting or joining a support group to reduce isolation

Self-Care Matters:
As one MyAutismTeam member shared, parents often put their children's needs first and never address their own needs. Finding even small ways to care for yourself—whether through a hobby, connecting with others, or simple relaxation techniques—can help you be calmer for your child.

Staying Calm Helps Your Child:
Learning to manage your own stress can directly benefit your child. When you're calm during challenging moments, your child can mirror that calmness.

You're not alone in feeling exhausted. Many parents describe advocacy as a full-time job and struggle to find qualified resources.

March 26

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