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Just been diagnosed at 32

Karla89

I’ve felt different, I struggle so hard with social events, talking to people, keeping a conversation going, eye contact. Smells, touch, taste. Keeping friendships, the lists are endless. I struggled with numerous health issues as baby not eating till 3years old being tube fed that whole time. , . Yesterday I finally got an answer I’m autistic and have ocd in the mix too. The psychiatrist was shocked it wasn’t noticed sooner.  I’ve been recommended a tablet to help the anxiety around ocd called Sertraline but feel unsure about it? Has anyone tried it? Will it make me worse or other side effects? Can I really let my mask down now? I feel like I’ve not been the real me for as long as I can remnenber trying to blend in and mask it. I also have a teenage son who was diagnosed in 2015. Id love some feedback and any tips as newly diagnosed late adult. 

  • in reply to Karla89

    That sounds about right with the dosage the psychiatrist wants to start you off with. It can be increased to 100mg, but I think that's the limit. Don't quote me on that though as I might be mistaken.

  • in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    Thankyou for replying, yes she said 50mg to start with and then to see if helps if not double it. The psychiatrist is writing up a report to gp with my diagnoses on. Including the recommend meds, she said to contact the docs in mean time and ask for it due to be recommended and waiting for report. 

  • Sertraline won't completely take away all the anxiety but should help to make it more manageable. For the first 24-hours, it might make you feel a little spaced out, but it won't be anything to worry about. I imagine you will likely be started on a lower dose, which can be increased if needs me. I think all GPs are required to conduct reviews every so often to check that the medication is still working for the patient and to discuss if the dosage needs to be changed, or if another medication may be more suitable. Sometimes it can be trial and error finding an anti-anxiety medication that works for the patient.