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Types of Anti Depressants

MC

Hi, I've just joined the forum.

I was diagnosed with Autism around 18 months ago. I have always struggled with social situations and those turned into panic attacks and meltdowns.

Over the last 4 years my GP has prescribed me Anti Depressants, as well as talking therapy and CBT.. Talking therapy really helps when I can get it.

I've been on 5 different Anti Depressants/SSRI's/NSRI's, but none of them really helped and one of them made me feels so bad that my friend almost called an ambulance. It was a terrifying experience.

I've spoken to a few different GP's and they all seem to want me to try different SSRI's or NSRI's, until I find one that works for me, but I'm honestly to scared to try anything else.

One of my councillors told me that there are other Anti Depressants that don't effect you as much as SSRI's or NSRI's, but my GP's don't want me to try them until I've tried more SSRI's/NSRI's.

My Anxiety is so bad that I don't leave the house much now, I'm middle aged and it's really effected my work, so I would like to try some other medicine that may help. Does anyone have any experience in this area?

Thanks.

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  • Some antideppressants can cause anxiety. It is a dilema i know. I have been switched from one antidepressant to another for the past 40 years. I syltill suffeted. But i didnt know that i was autustic. Coming off some antidepressant is very very difficult. I have made the decision approx 4 years ago that i want to experience life free from antidepressants. I have geen reducing the dose. Its nit easy. I have given up work. My autism is becoming more apparent as i reduce.

    To be honest unless you are very unwell, i would try some sort of exercise to help with the anxiety rather than switch to another pill. 

    I wish i knew all thise years ago what i lnow now. 

    You say none really helped. Doctors will willingly write a prescription, but it isnt always the best option. 

    I have been anxious lately, dealingbwith the reality of being autistic etc. But i have saidvit before, those periods do pass. Its not nice when its hapoening, but it does pass x

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  • Some antideppressants can cause anxiety. It is a dilema i know. I have been switched from one antidepressant to another for the past 40 years. I syltill suffeted. But i didnt know that i was autustic. Coming off some antidepressant is very very difficult. I have made the decision approx 4 years ago that i want to experience life free from antidepressants. I have geen reducing the dose. Its nit easy. I have given up work. My autism is becoming more apparent as i reduce.

    To be honest unless you are very unwell, i would try some sort of exercise to help with the anxiety rather than switch to another pill. 

    I wish i knew all thise years ago what i lnow now. 

    You say none really helped. Doctors will willingly write a prescription, but it isnt always the best option. 

    I have been anxious lately, dealingbwith the reality of being autistic etc. But i have saidvit before, those periods do pass. Its not nice when its hapoening, but it does pass x

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