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Alcoholism and autism?

NAS69886
over 3 years ago

I dont consider myself an alcoholic but I was wondering is anyone else found a connection between autism and alcoholism?

I find it easy to slip into unhealthy habits because getting drunk becomes a routine. Plus I'm guilty of getting obsessed with being "normal" so in my pursuit of this I find myself drinking every day because I guess alcohol culture normalizes drinking every day. and also, I find that social interactions and stuff that would overstimulate me become easier when I'm a little drunk

Is this normal? Are there studies behind it? Or am I just weird lol

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  • over 3 years ago

    it is normal, but incorrect, to deal with stress using alcohol because it is a depressive substance.  NTs and autistics both fall into this trap. Both are mentally and physically damaged as a result. There are many studies on autism, other mental health issues having alcoholic tendencies. 

    No You are not weird unless u want to return a list of why u think u are Slight smile

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  • over 3 years ago

    it is normal, but incorrect, to deal with stress using alcohol because it is a depressive substance.  NTs and autistics both fall into this trap. Both are mentally and physically damaged as a result. There are many studies on autism, other mental health issues having alcoholic tendencies. 

    No You are not weird unless u want to return a list of why u think u are Slight smile

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