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Autism, anxiety & medication

femininecomplz

Hi all,

I've found that my anxiety has worsened over the years, and since being diagnosed I now know a lot of it comes from needing routine (and just constant overthinking!).

I often get overwhelmed even from the slightest changes now and I don't know how to help it. For example, my family are coming home today from holiday earlier than expected. I have been living alone and have gotten used to the quiet alone time. Knowing they would be home soon talking, playing music and doing their own thing really caused me to freak out. I love my family but I find that any slight changes now really get to me!

I have started propranolol as the GP said it can help with physical symptoms. I was wondering if anyone else takes it and found any difference? So far for me I cant really tell.

Also what do people do to manage anxiety? I feel like once I get anxious I get stuck on it and find it hard to get out.

thanks allwhite heart

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  • Hi, I also have been prescribed propranolol. It is a drug for heart palpitations which can help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety. I find it helps on days when my heart is racing. It doesn't help with mental symptoms of anxiety such as worrying or over-thinking.  

    I wish I had more answers on how to reduce anxiety - sometimes stimming or movement can help. I also try journalling techniques such as writing a list of the good and bad things that happened every day.

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  • Hi, I also have been prescribed propranolol. It is a drug for heart palpitations which can help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety. I find it helps on days when my heart is racing. It doesn't help with mental symptoms of anxiety such as worrying or over-thinking.  

    I wish I had more answers on how to reduce anxiety - sometimes stimming or movement can help. I also try journalling techniques such as writing a list of the good and bad things that happened every day.

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