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Are we depressed?

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Statistically autistic people are more likely to suffer with depression than neurotypical people. Myself being one, it got me thinking are we depressed or is it that what looks like depression is us not being able to regulate our emotions? I don’t mean it is not serious, it is and I am often suicidal. It’s just a different angle not that it would help me as knowing I can’t regulate my emotions doesn’t help me to do it. I have been on countless anti depressants, none of them work. I don’t mean to cause offence to anyone I apologise in advance I’m not great with communication. I came on here to get the opinion of other autistic and depressed individuals. It is a constant battle, I reach out but there are no services, I’ve been on a emdr waiting list for a year, I feel my mental health is due to the autism and knowing there’s no cure for autism spears on the suicidal thoughts it’s a lonely place to be

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  • I wouldn't say I'm depressed on a daily basis, but I have periods of what feel like depression and when I was younger was diagnosed 'chronically depressed'. I think a lot of it might have been autistic burnout or shut downs, but I've only been diagnosed since last week so had no idea. 

    I relate with the meds, nothing ever helped me either. What helped me most was therapy, because it helped me to regulate my emotions better and pushed me to change my life to make it more comfortable for myself. I still have days, weeks and months that I feel a bit depressed though, but now I know I'm autistic, maybe that will get easier. I hope you find something that helps you 

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  • I wouldn't say I'm depressed on a daily basis, but I have periods of what feel like depression and when I was younger was diagnosed 'chronically depressed'. I think a lot of it might have been autistic burnout or shut downs, but I've only been diagnosed since last week so had no idea. 

    I relate with the meds, nothing ever helped me either. What helped me most was therapy, because it helped me to regulate my emotions better and pushed me to change my life to make it more comfortable for myself. I still have days, weeks and months that I feel a bit depressed though, but now I know I'm autistic, maybe that will get easier. I hope you find something that helps you 

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