u/Alouema2

We're almost certain my teenager has this. Any tips?!

They love debate but will often provoke for a reaction, possibly to feel something. They often say they just feel nothing. They have racist, sexist & anti immigrant views except they're not, and get along really well with all kinds of people. We don't know if this is also for reaction and partly the GB News special interest! They like being outdoors walking and listening to music but other than that not much. There's potentially the beginnings of burnout too and we're going into GCSE years in September.

What helped to just feel something? And to maybe understand emotions better? We've been working on this throughout school. I don't think sky diving will be an option.

Update: They're also depressed and suicidal. This could explain the feeling nothing. We've had 2 Prevent referrals and almost immediately discharged because they're not searching for it etc. The only thing indoctrinating is mainstream media. They have huge empathy at times but do not display as its difficult to process and recognise. They do not recognise emotions in themselves or others. Unfortunately a bit complex.

My teenager has expressed wishes, repeatedly, to commit suicide this winter. Unfortunately was discharged after CAMHS duty assessment as they refuse help. Autistic logic means that due to depression, the thinking is that nothing will work and suicide is the simplest solution. From what we've found, private therapy also requires explicit consent or discharge.

If therapy was started regardless they'd engage with it. They just won't ever explicitly state they need/want support.

Do we have any other options or is it just suicide watch from now on? I have no idea how those who work full time manage.

In fairness I'm not sure how useful CAMHS would be. She went from telling me to keep a close eye on them to telling them to do more of what they enjoy, like walking for miles alone.