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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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  • It sounds to me like you need anti-anxiety medication not anti-depressants or SSRIs. They work in completely different ways and target different problems. I've found numerous new papers showing Autistic and ADHD individuals appear to have less GABA "resistors" which are not only responsible for curbing anxiety in the brain, but also the gut-brain connexion.

    Anti-depressants do not help boost GABA. SSRI's IMO are quite dangerous for some, especially if you have low blood pressure and do not target GABA.

    I've just posted on another page (not to be too repetitive today):

    Some anxiety IS amendable depending on the circumstance. But it seems autistic biology can be wired for a heightened anxiety and our society is not helpful. One factor I've found in medical journals is the link between GABA and its ability to shut-down an over-active brain. What has been found is that ADHD and Au have less GABA. I've found a mushroom compound with Lion's Mane incredible helpful as a daily supplement. 

    But when unresolved matter, and unknown stressful factors send the brain into a sort of state of hyper analysis, anti-anxiety medication can help create clarity and in connexion with Problem-solving tools, it is possible to fix many situations which are causing anxiety in the first place. Fixing sensory environmental factors is sometimes the first. Adjusting work/home life however is necessary for the best of everyone involved and letting go of bad relationships.

    But, in my experience, a looping / broken record of a melody will only be dissolved with a micro-dose of Xanax. No one should need these daily, as they're incredibly addictive and can also create anxiety if taken daily for 3-5 days in a row. So I use them sparingly when need be as this kind of stress is bad for health and I am responsible for a young adult who'd like me to stick around for a while :) 

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  • It sounds to me like you need anti-anxiety medication not anti-depressants or SSRIs. They work in completely different ways and target different problems. I've found numerous new papers showing Autistic and ADHD individuals appear to have less GABA "resistors" which are not only responsible for curbing anxiety in the brain, but also the gut-brain connexion.

    Anti-depressants do not help boost GABA. SSRI's IMO are quite dangerous for some, especially if you have low blood pressure and do not target GABA.

    I've just posted on another page (not to be too repetitive today):

    Some anxiety IS amendable depending on the circumstance. But it seems autistic biology can be wired for a heightened anxiety and our society is not helpful. One factor I've found in medical journals is the link between GABA and its ability to shut-down an over-active brain. What has been found is that ADHD and Au have less GABA. I've found a mushroom compound with Lion's Mane incredible helpful as a daily supplement. 

    But when unresolved matter, and unknown stressful factors send the brain into a sort of state of hyper analysis, anti-anxiety medication can help create clarity and in connexion with Problem-solving tools, it is possible to fix many situations which are causing anxiety in the first place. Fixing sensory environmental factors is sometimes the first. Adjusting work/home life however is necessary for the best of everyone involved and letting go of bad relationships.

    But, in my experience, a looping / broken record of a melody will only be dissolved with a micro-dose of Xanax. No one should need these daily, as they're incredibly addictive and can also create anxiety if taken daily for 3-5 days in a row. So I use them sparingly when need be as this kind of stress is bad for health and I am responsible for a young adult who'd like me to stick around for a while :) 

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