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Autism and co-morbid conditions

LJ51125

Hi, I’m new here and feel a bit nervous about posting. I have recently been diagnosed with Autism, C-PTSD and am suspected of also having EUPD. 

Although a lot of the symptoms overlap I have had some unique ones between the 3 conditions. There is so much I don’t understand and a lot to try and take in (I’m awful at trying to retain information).

I’m having a difficult time processing it. I feel lost and don’t honestly know where to begin trying to get my head around it. I was curious if anyone here with co-occuring conditions felt the same way or had any potential helpful tips on how to process it please?

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  • in reply to LJ51125

    Aww well at least you have got a good GP who is willing to help you. I have moved to a new practice since I moved to my flat last year and I have managed to get a GP who specialises in mental health and is willing to see me regularly but if I needed to see him sooner he will free a space up to see me. My last practice were the complete opposite, you always had to be triaged and only get a phone appointment and give out the tabs without the medical checks and just leave you. They never went into the practice half the time and if you did go in they would literally have their feet on the seat for the patient or even their desk. 

    As for the guilt yeah I’m still challenging it. Some days I’m able to play my games and enjoy but other days the guilt just attacks and I can’t get rid of the feeling until I get rid of the games (put away) it’s so horrible and I hope this goes soon 

  • in reply to Elfilis

    Thank you for sharing that, I’m terribly sorry you had to endure that Slight frown

    I do try to keep a mood diary but I’m so forgetful that I manage a few days then forget. Unfortunately I can’t set that up with GP just because they are always busy. I do get phone calls from mental health nurse to check in though, it helps. I’m so grateful that my GP has been so supportive through all this, I’d be lost without them

  • in reply to LJ51125

    Ahh I completely relate to the loss of interest in things. I’ve been bullied for the things I love and am passionate about so much that when I’m feeling low I can’t help but get those nasty voices race around my head. I’ve recently started meds too as therapy hasn’t worked for me and I’m noticing my moods seem a bit better but too early to tell. I would recommend you try keeping a mood diary and make notes of what you did that day. I can recommend an app if you want? And if I’m allowed to here. Also are you able to get continuity appointments with your GP at all? If you are able to it might be worth having check ins with them so they can help too. 

  • in reply to Elfilis

    That is helpful advice. I have been working to try and adopt activities to sort of distract myself in a way from a lot of the negative emotions. Sometimes it works but others it doesn’t. I struggle an awful lot with losing all interest in things. It often leaves me unable to commit to anything fun, relaxing or engaging. It has gotten at least a little better since being medicated for EUPD. 

    I feel like what I need is time to clear my head and get away from the chaos of everything for a while. Taking a small vacation isn’t possible right now but something I would like to arrange when I can

  • in reply to LJ51125

    I can understand it’s a lot to take in. I’ve found it very hard to understand too and everything just feels like it’s too much at the moment. The best thing is to take a time out and do what you love, I find that helps so I can process things better, though I am still in early days with processing