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Alcohol & Autism

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Hi all, this is a sensitive subject, so I won't expect a lot of replies. I have issues with alcohol, as it slows me down and helps block my thoughts. I also have ADHD. I'm managing to avoid it but the need is always there.

I've done quite a lot of reading in this area and I've read that substance abuse is common with these conditions, and with SpLDs in general. I mentioned this on one of my, normally friendly, Facebook groups and was slated, called judgemental etc and that my comments were unacceptable. It made me cry and I had to delete the post.

Am I wrong? I really do need to hear the evidence from sufferers.

Thank you,

Alex

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  • There have been studies run and some studies do show a bit of a link.

    One such book on the subject is: Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol: Drinking to Cope?

    I have not read this myself but is a book that has been recommended to me by a good friend who has introduced how a few aspects of Asperger's and life co-interact with each other.

    The experience of friends of mine (and my own) is that alcohol can help lessen certain symptoms/feelings in the short term. Alcohol helping to lessen feelings of anxiety is a common theme amongst the autism people I know and love. The day after alcohol for me can sometimes/often be a bit of downer I find. 

    My friends have had a history of having some difficulty with over-reliance of alcohol but nowadays it seems like they (and myself) have each found their own balance as to what works for them largely.

    Someone in my family definitely drinks more than I find comfortable to watch but they've made their choice. Being so close to me, I know they drink for anxiety reasons and it's partly how they've grown to cope with life in their own way.

    I'm sure you know how alcohol can be addictive and can affect both physical and mental health in those who find addiction hard to avoid or overcome.

    I hope some of this has been slightly handy.

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