It is a common comorbidity due to how autistics are treated by society. It is more common in those who are aware of being different which leads to feelings of isolation.
Yeah,i beginning to feel thats right. And as my experience of anti depressants causing me seizures,which last few yrs have nearly stopped(had alot since 18 yrs old,few before that),i won't try any kind. Especially as seen people made worse with them(addicted).
Autistics are generally more susceptible to side effects from medication. I read a Temple Grandin article where she recommends if autistic people are going on antidepressants they should start on a third of the recommended dose and build up to the dose that works for them. GP's unfortunately don't know stuff like that. For example a lot of autistic folks have a faster resting heart rate and are more likely to have EDS and autoimmune conditions. This stuff needs to make it into mainstream medical training.
Autistics are generally more susceptible to side effects from medication. I read a Temple Grandin article where she recommends if autistic people are going on antidepressants they should start on a third of the recommended dose and build up to the dose that works for them. GP's unfortunately don't know stuff like that. For example a lot of autistic folks have a faster resting heart rate and are more likely to have EDS and autoimmune conditions. This stuff needs to make it into mainstream medical training.
GP's tend to put me on highest dose,and that's it. Last time someone precribed one before last Xmas,they said they'd check up on me to see how i get on. Not only they didn't,but also chemist never got next precription til 6 months later! Glad i decided to ride out Xmas without them instead.
I also do have auto immune Hypothyroidism which is treated badly on NHS,so have private prescriber and pay for meds NHS won't provide anymore.
