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Stimulant Drugs to manage Autism

AnonymousM

Hello, I would like to start taking a stimulant in order to help me with my autism but I’m not sure I will be prescribed any as most of the time stimulants are used to manage ADHD. I have spoken to my GP and they have referred me to see a psychiatrist. Do you think I will be able to get a stimulant medication without an ADHD diagnosis. I have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Thank you for your time. 

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  • Afternoon Anonymous, I am Number.

    I am not aware of people being prescribed stimulants just because they are autistic.

    It is apparent that I seem to be drawn to coffee, possibly to sooth some aspect of my autistic reality, but equally as probable, that I am just an addict who easily links onto a "thing" to do/consume.

    May I ask you this....."Why do you think stimulants will help you?"

    ....And one last thing, you will note the forum's moderators message below.....this forum is trialling this new rule, so open conversation about your topic is de facto banned.  I am careful with my language, but others here may be reluctant to respond to you...so please don't take it personally if you have little useful response.

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  • Afternoon Anonymous, I am Number.

    I am not aware of people being prescribed stimulants just because they are autistic.

    It is apparent that I seem to be drawn to coffee, possibly to sooth some aspect of my autistic reality, but equally as probable, that I am just an addict who easily links onto a "thing" to do/consume.

    May I ask you this....."Why do you think stimulants will help you?"

    ....And one last thing, you will note the forum's moderators message below.....this forum is trialling this new rule, so open conversation about your topic is de facto banned.  I am careful with my language, but others here may be reluctant to respond to you...so please don't take it personally if you have little useful response.

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