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Autism and Sertraline

MJJ24

Hello all, 

I have had anxiety for a long time and recently been diagnosed with autism. I have been taking Sertraline tablets for around 7 months now and started them before I knew I was autistic. It is hard for me to say whether they worked as at the same time I started taking them I also spent a lot of time signed off work and ended changing to a less stressful job and so did start to feel a bit better but it is hard to say whether this was situational rather than the medication. 

I guess I just want to ask really if anyone else is on Sertraline who is autistic and whether they feel it is helpful or not. I read so many mixed things online and it is hard to know really. 

Thank you in advance :) 

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  • Hi, I was prescribed a SSRI when I was 18 as I had persistent low mood and anxiety. I didn't find it particularly helpful even at increased levels. I've been on various SSRI including sertraline and a SNRI on and off over the last 30+ years.

     I was having a routine medication review at the tender age of 50 when I was ask if anyone had ever suggested that I may be autistic.

    Sometimes an increased dose or a different medication can be beneficial especially when combined with some sort of talking therapy. I wasn't that lucky but at least it finally lead to my assessment for ASD.

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  • Hi, I was prescribed a SSRI when I was 18 as I had persistent low mood and anxiety. I didn't find it particularly helpful even at increased levels. I've been on various SSRI including sertraline and a SNRI on and off over the last 30+ years.

     I was having a routine medication review at the tender age of 50 when I was ask if anyone had ever suggested that I may be autistic.

    Sometimes an increased dose or a different medication can be beneficial especially when combined with some sort of talking therapy. I wasn't that lucky but at least it finally lead to my assessment for ASD.

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