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Ubiquitously Insane

I've been reluctant to post for a while now but I can't find the answers I'm looking for anywhere else so I'm hoping somebody may be able to suggest something.

A bit of a backstory, I'm a 25yo girl from Cheshire, recently diagnosed ASD. I've had an array of mental health problems since I was very young which I've now realised came hand-in-hand with ASD. I always struggled to socialise and throughout my teenage years used alcohol to help me overcome this, however last year I had to give it up and I found out I was pregnant and now I'm really struggling to adjust to not having that coping mechanism. Because of my 'issues' throughout the years I've never maintained any real friendships and I'm struggling to access any support since my diagnosis as there doesn't seem to be much out there besides groups which are a big no no for me.

It's only starting to bother me as I'm stuck inside pretty much seven days a week with the acception of when I visit my nan, and the longer it's going on for the more shut off from the world I feel. Also, it isn't fair on my 9mo son. This is causing issues between me and my OH too as my meltdowns are becoming more frequent. I'm just at a loss and would appreciate any advice anybody could offer.

Thankyou. 

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  • Have you tried any prescribed anti-anxiety medication?? 

  • in reply to JohnS

    Hi, thanks for your reply.

    Ive asked for anti anxiety medication a few times but they will only prescribe anti depressants or anti psychotic which I've had several bad experiences with in the past. I try to stay away from them now. 

  • in reply to Ubiquitously Insane

    I found that you get put on a low dose of an anti-depression medication using SSRI's BUT somecwork and some don't, depending in the person. I've tried Seroxat (takes ages to come off), Prozac (didn't work at all), Citalopram (worked for a while), Escitalopram (worked but put on weight) and now i am on venlafaxine which so far seems to be working OK. You need to try each tablet for 4 weeks and if you have side effects or they aren't making you better, then ask for something else. They really can increasd your stress/anxiety thresholds?

  • in reply to JohnS

    I had tried several including Sertraline (gave me terrible migranes), fluoxetine (didn't work) and venlafaxine (which made me very sick so I had to stop taking it because I don't have time to be sick while I have a baby!).  I discussed with a psychiatrist alternative medications but everything she suggested had sedative effects which again I don't have time for with a baby. I have disregarded the idea of taking medications altogether now especially as it is something I wouldn't like to become dependant on. I wouldn't mind trying anti-anxiety medications but its just a struggle getting anybody to agree to prescribe them. Thankyou for your input anyways! :)

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  • in reply to JohnS

    I had tried several including Sertraline (gave me terrible migranes), fluoxetine (didn't work) and venlafaxine (which made me very sick so I had to stop taking it because I don't have time to be sick while I have a baby!).  I discussed with a psychiatrist alternative medications but everything she suggested had sedative effects which again I don't have time for with a baby. I have disregarded the idea of taking medications altogether now especially as it is something I wouldn't like to become dependant on. I wouldn't mind trying anti-anxiety medications but its just a struggle getting anybody to agree to prescribe them. Thankyou for your input anyways! :)

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