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Autism, Syncope and medical help for the effects of Autism

Urban Wandering Photographer

Hi all 

I have recently been diagnosed with Autism (25-year-old male), and alongside this, I have suffered from Syncope ( the medical term for fainting). 

I have talked to my GP about my fainting, and they say there is no cure. I have found it difficult to prevent my fainting in the past and am unsure how to resolve it.

I am also isolated, suffer from anxiety, have social difficulties and am depressed and stressed. I suffer from suicidal thoughts because I want to be happy and progress, but I feel stuck. 

I am planning on contacting my GP to go through my recent diagnosis assessment to figure out what solutions there are to these issues. 

I have tried talking therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the past, but due to my restrictive interests and behavioural patterns, I find it difficult to change. 

Does anyone have any advice on potential solutions to help me through my issues, which don't resolve around drug taking because I feel that my brain is immune to stimulant drugs? 

I take daily walks to clear my mind, but I have been doing it for so long that they aren't impacting me anymore. 

I am also job hunting because my last place of employment required a 3-hour commute, both 2 and from, so 6 hours commuting a day by bus for an urban planning role.

Finding a job to accommodate my mind is quite difficult. I like being useful, but I feel that I don't really belong in most places.

I don't know how to cope and fix myself. I don't know how to socialise; I don't have friends. I have always felt different. 

Cheers for reading. I imagine these issues are quite common amongst those neuro-diverse. 

Does anyone have any coping mechanisms or tips? 

  • in reply to Uhane

    True. When I have enough for a trip, I suppose I could go again. 

    It is a marvellous place!

  • in reply to Urban Wandering Photographer

    or... a trip to Amsterdam?

  • in reply to Uhane

    Seems an interesting area of study. 

    I will keep an eye on this development. 

    Cheers for linking!

  • in reply to Tulip52

    Cheers for the comment! 

    My assessment covered ADHD as well, and I was told I did not have ADHD. Any ADHD traits could be explained by my Autistic traits. 

    I was going to the gym, but due to costs, I had to stop that. I also enjoyed cycling around my urban environment until an incident which caused me to faint, so I have been worried about getting back to cycling.

    Again, with swimming, the last time I went, I had a fainting incident, which has kind of put me off swimming. 

    I know my well-being is important; ironically, I did a dissertation on the importance of community gardens towards both mental and physical well-being in a post-pandemic world. 

    I think I get depressed because I realise the problems in society will be difficult to solve for us and future generations. 

  • What about physical activity? Swimming, gym, cycling.....

    Have you looked into ADHD? 

    Acceptance is a good start. Before thinking about employment, try working on your wellbeing. Easier said than done i know. Look at all your qualities. We cant change being autistic, so we need to look at what we are good at, what we enjoy.