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ASD and psychosis

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over 6 years ago

Hi all, 

I'm really happy to find so many people, especially women, on the spectrum as I'm struggling to find someone in person. I was diagnosed with Asperger's 2.5 weeks ago, aged 23... not too long ago! I've been finding it very difficult to cope over the last 10 months, and 2 weeks ago I was referred to an early psychosis intervention community mental health team by my psychiatrist after hearing voices and seeing things which aren't real. I'm really worried I cannot cope for much longer and will have to drop out of my PhD, which is the main area I obsess over!

Has anybody else suffered with this, is this normal for Aspies to go through? Does anybody have any advice about what helps, or any other useful ideas?

I'm looking forward to reading through people's experiences... Have a great day!

E x

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  • over 6 years ago

    This may be of interest. http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/210/4/269   It suggests psychosis in autism is more likely to be atypical. I have autistic traits whether enough to meet the level for an autism dx is debatable. I am listed as having had psychotic symptoms -NB delusions.

    My most chronic and enduring difficulty is with social interaction. I've had less than a handful of friends in 60 years. My lack of friends stretches back well  before any overt mental health signs. This contrasts with many just with psychosis who often have friends only to lose them when psychosis develops.

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  • over 6 years ago

    This may be of interest. http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/210/4/269   It suggests psychosis in autism is more likely to be atypical. I have autistic traits whether enough to meet the level for an autism dx is debatable. I am listed as having had psychotic symptoms -NB delusions.

    My most chronic and enduring difficulty is with social interaction. I've had less than a handful of friends in 60 years. My lack of friends stretches back well  before any overt mental health signs. This contrasts with many just with psychosis who often have friends only to lose them when psychosis develops.

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