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Medication

Elvina

Hello

I've had little to no success with ssri's or ssnri's. Won't bore you with the list. There's no silver bullet but I'm wondering if anyone has had any improvement, especially with social isolation and anxiety with any other type of medication. I'm not particularly anxious at home but I spend too much time alone and can get quite down as a result. Hope there aren't any rules about talking about drugs, this is my first post since being diagnosed a month ago.

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  • Hello there.  No is my answer, and certainly not with any form of antidepressant, most of which I found either had undesirable side effects or simply made me feel doped out.  I have read that these types of medication aren't suitable for autism anyway as they are designed for neurotypical brains, which we of course don't have!  I have taken valium at times of high anxiety, but even they don't seem to do much.  For many years, I self-medicated with alcohol, which I certainly wouldn't advise.  The best therapies I've ever had have been talking ones like support groups, peer groups, and forums like this.  it helps me to feel not so alone in the world, and not so weird.  Have you tried any alternative things like meditation, mindfulness, etc?  They have been helpful to me too.  I am a firm believer now in trying to get through life with an unmedicated head, but I realise that this isn't for everyone and it isn't always easy.  There are many related threads on this subject which you may find it interesting to look at, if you just search on 'medication' or look at the list on the right.

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  • Hello there.  No is my answer, and certainly not with any form of antidepressant, most of which I found either had undesirable side effects or simply made me feel doped out.  I have read that these types of medication aren't suitable for autism anyway as they are designed for neurotypical brains, which we of course don't have!  I have taken valium at times of high anxiety, but even they don't seem to do much.  For many years, I self-medicated with alcohol, which I certainly wouldn't advise.  The best therapies I've ever had have been talking ones like support groups, peer groups, and forums like this.  it helps me to feel not so alone in the world, and not so weird.  Have you tried any alternative things like meditation, mindfulness, etc?  They have been helpful to me too.  I am a firm believer now in trying to get through life with an unmedicated head, but I realise that this isn't for everyone and it isn't always easy.  There are many related threads on this subject which you may find it interesting to look at, if you just search on 'medication' or look at the list on the right.

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  • in reply to Rocinante

    Thank you, one psychiatrist told me the same about antidepressants not being suitable. When I mentioned this to my GP he was unaware and said to stick with what I'm currently taking. I've tried CBT and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) which is mindfulness based but I just revert to type .I think it's because I go off on tangents and can't concentrate..I'm going to try a monthly support group to see if it's any help. I've got a further appointment in July at the clinic where I'll raise the issue about meds. They're aware that I drink regularly which I'm not proud of but I'm weak and it calms me down and gets me to sleep.

    Appreciate your reply!