Published on 12, July, 2020
At work/uni, I often get to the point of almost crying in front of people, and I have suicidal thoughts. I've refused antidepressants in the past, in case they affect my uni performance and/or I become dependent on them. I know my depression isn't purely biological, it's because of my inability to fit in in the world. I'm interested to hear the experiences of other autistic individuals with antidepressants. Did they help you, or did your low mood persist because of your autism? How difficult were the side effects, did they affect your ability to work/study? Did you become dependent on them?
Thanks for your responses :)
Hi
I was put on antidepressants because i was mis diagnosed as having depression and ocd.
Iam actually Autistic.
The tendencies i get are autism not depression. it is complicated.
They will not affect your performance but you may feel tired easier due to the way the medication works
If and when you do not need them anymore you will be slowly weaned off.
James
Hi James. Are you in the UK, if so, did your NHS doctor help to take you of them?
Yes they did. always get doctors advice.
That's great. Sometimes I've found it can be hard to get doctors to take you seriously.