need medical attention, unable to leave home, non-verbal, autism, persistent panic
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Hello All, Recently diagnosed with ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Spent much of life high-functioning. Recent stressors resulted in significant impact in my daily functioning. Unable to call support services since becoming non-verbal Cannot leave home (m... View more
Hello All, Recently diagnosed with ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Spent much of life high-functioning. Recent stressors resulted in significant impact in my daily functioning. Unable to call support services since becoming non-verbal Cannot leave home (my bedroom) as intense senses cause immense meltdown/shutdown panic that won’t stop without medical intervention Been prescribed benzodiazepine type medication ‘a drug of dependance’ as regular doctors don’t know how to treat an autistic person, it’s my only known support that stops panic. Trying to avoid the meltdown until I pass out situation, it's terrifying. Panics unavoidable, I'll shut myself in my room. All I hear is planes, birds chirping, little noises from everywhere. I’ve tried multitude of sensory aids all having negatives showing little benefit. The prescribed drug of dependance is my only working treatment until a qualified professional can investigate. Aware we cannot discuss prescription medicine by name therefor shared its ‘type’ in order to express the seriousness of my predicament. My use has been ongoing daily for 2 months. Long term use increases tolerance and dependance. My primary question, how can one get support when incapable of leaving home? Especially when in need of a drug of dependance? Only option i'm aware, once running out won’t take long until my intense senses triggers and will need emergency services, being non-verbal those unfamiliar will be terrifying in moments of need within itself. I’m stuck. How can I get supports before it’s too late? For further information assessment shows ‘Level 2: High Need of Support’ needs under ‘Criterion A: Social/Communication’ & ‘Level 3: Very High Need of Support’ need under ‘Criterion B: Restrictive/Repetitive/Behaviours’ under DSM-V criteria. Being referred to AutismSA being a NGO so far recommended an OT assessment for $900 unless on NDIS. Recently paid $1000 for my autism assessment. Autism is a major financial burden not experienced with mental illness' in Australia due to easy access of supports. My assessment could take NDIS until up to 5 months to approve relevant supports. Frustrating misdiagnosis gave prompt support with SA Health Mental Health Services, a whole lot of wasted government funding. Now the funding can be used correctly but Mental Health Services aren't suitable for Autism and struggling to support my needs. I'm at a loss.
