Have I ever had depression?

VLD over 1 year ago

I recently realised I am Autistic after I retired from a long and successful career. Over the years I have repeatedly been treated for depression. Now I am wondering if I ever had depression. If not is there any point in me taking antidepressants. I am aware that I must not suddenly stop antidepressants and I will take it slowly and carefully and doubt I will ever stop altogether. I am aware that being Autistic does not mean I cannot also gave depression.

Has anyone else been though this?

Are there any neurophysiologists out there who can advise?

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Deleted user over 1 year ago

I have very low moods and Anti Depressants have never worked for me. I figure it's because it is environmental depression rather than a chemical imbalance. The efficacy of Anti Depressants is up in the the air these days anyway. People seem split on what the causes of Depression are.
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I have very low moods and Anti Depressants have never worked for me. I figure it's because it is environmental depression rather than a chemical imbalance. The efficacy of Anti Depressants is up in the the air these days anyway. People seem split on what the causes of Depression are.
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