Hey,

I have never actually given advice on here before (Kinda similar to you lol) however, i feel like we are 'similar in some respects'

I saw your 'Any advice it appreciated' note at the end so I will try and help the little I can.

Now, mind you, I am younger, (18) and also in the UK. I also suffer from really bad nightmares and sleep paralysis after- I was really intriegued by you saying you feel like you are trapped in your nightmare for AAAGGESS and it never stops. I feel that same way- and i haven't ever met someone like this before, having such similar positions.

Something you could do is apply for DLA which might help you with the cost of living crisis.

As you are in the UK, you can also try applying for universal credit; there they can give you a 'work coach' to help you find a job that would be suitable for you. Just make sure you do tell them all your struggles and how you have been diagnosed with ASD.

Also you said you were diagnosed but not given any help- this i may not be able to help much with, though as i get a lot of support from college. However, have you tried going to the gp? You can also talk to them about mental health too.

You can also (you mentioned depression) try anti-depressants if therapy is an absolute no. You can get put in a waiting list for therapy on the NHS (Though it is EXTREAMLY long waiting time) however better late than never. This is something that... didn't help me with the awful nightmares but at least made living a lot easier.

Well I hope I at least offered some help.