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Newly diagnosed at 58 and antidepressants

Tulip52

Hi 

I have recently discovered that i have an ASD. It all makes sense. One of my concerns is about medication. I have been very slowly tapering off venlafaxine for the past 3 years from 150mg to my current dose of 94mg. I am doing this because i wanted to experience life free of the side effects and to feel more me. Now i have discovered my diagnosis, i am wondering thatbit is likely that my behaviours and symptoms associated with asd will become more apparent. X

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  • I think finding out you are autistic will be the thing that will allow you to find yourself. I don’t think coming off the medication will make much difference. 
    How did you change when you started taking them?

  • in reply to Catlover

    Hi

    Thank you for your reply. Yes your right, i feel a weight has been lifted off me, mixed with emotions. 

    I have been prescribed antidepressants most of my adult life. I wanted to experience life free from medication. I think they help a little but also come with many unwelcome side effects. 

    I feel as i reduce my medication my "symptoms" may be more apparent. My meltdowns more intense. 

    I am exploring my options with my new diagnosis. X

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  • in reply to Catlover

    Hi

    Thank you for your reply. Yes your right, i feel a weight has been lifted off me, mixed with emotions. 

    I have been prescribed antidepressants most of my adult life. I wanted to experience life free from medication. I think they help a little but also come with many unwelcome side effects. 

    I feel as i reduce my medication my "symptoms" may be more apparent. My meltdowns more intense. 

    I am exploring my options with my new diagnosis. X

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