Husband with autism

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Hello,

Not sure if this is the best place to post.

For the past year my husband has suffered with depression and anxiety but will not seek help. He's now decided any problems are being caused by autism and he is trying to get assessed.

Is there anywhere I can find additional help to handle this? I've been researching how to help him but sometimes his behaviour can be quite isolating e.g. Suddenly today he texted me to say he didn't want to do valentines as it was too overwhelming for him, and This was after he barely spoke to me for 24 hours.

Just looking for any advice to help both of us and my little boy.

Thank you

Tell him his first port of call for assessment is the GP, who will hopefully pick up on the depression and anxiety and get him on anti-depressants as well as making the referral. In the meantime, try to keep his life as stress-free as possible. My DH has anxiety, depression and self-diagnosed autism and I just give him space when he needs it. I would not get upset about the valentine's day, I'm with your DH (and mine) there - overpriced, crowded restaurants with a limited menu. Do something to make him feel special and loved at home instead.