My name is Maddie. I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in 2022, asd in 2024 and depression in 2024, having to experience many hospital admissions. My anorexia was inherently linked to my autism, craving control. Mind has helped me manage my autism and implement support strategies to prevent me from becoming overwhelmed. Their support for me has been unwavering and since getting the autism diagnosis has helped me deal with a life designed for a neurotypical person. Since Mind stepped in to support me, I have been 6 months hospital free and am managing to understand myself and my mental health triggers even more. Everyone who needs it deserves support from Mind and I am wholly grateful for everything they have done for me. Please help if you can, Mind are amazing and I am forever grateful for my support worker from Mind who helped me embrace and manage all the things that make me me. I feel happier, freer and more confident, all with Mind’s support.

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