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Autism and Depression/Bipolar II

NAS94953
3 days ago

My current psychiatrist says I am autistic and has referred me for assessment (I'm 51).

I have suffered recurring depression all my life, and now recognise some of this is due to autistic burnout.

His diagnosis is ?Bipolar II .

Is this a common autistic co-morbidity?

My main issues with depression is low self esteem, perfectionism, inability to socialise/make friends (loneliness, not enjoying being with crowds or no interest in 'usual' social things). I just feel useless/a failure having tried so hard to fit in and failed. 

How do I find out if any of my issues are because of autism, and how do I drag myself out of depression if they are? 

Sorry to be miserable :-(

TIA

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  • 3 days ago

    Hi. Hard to follow on from Bunny's post! Welcome to the forum.

    I am autistic (aged 52, woman) and have Bipolar I. I have found that my low mood is related to both. I developed bipolar in my 30s and was diagnosed with autism in my 40s. 

    My approach for myself is to treat both together to try and improve my mental health. So I do all the self-help for autism and all the things to manage my bipolar. 

    I wish you well on your autism journey. xx

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  • 3 days ago

    Hi. Hard to follow on from Bunny's post! Welcome to the forum.

    I am autistic (aged 52, woman) and have Bipolar I. I have found that my low mood is related to both. I developed bipolar in my 30s and was diagnosed with autism in my 40s. 

    My approach for myself is to treat both together to try and improve my mental health. So I do all the self-help for autism and all the things to manage my bipolar. 

    I wish you well on your autism journey. xx

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