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autism and alcohol

shopgirl

Ive been on a bit of a journey of self discovery the last few weeks. Im finally going to talk with my GP about my concerns over me being on the spectrum. my son was diagnosed last year and im positive it runs in my family now. Ive also been addressing my drinking. I saw a lady the other day who asked me what my triggers might be and i couldnt come up with any. the diary she has given me is turning out to be pointless too. Im starting to suspect my drinking is related to my (suspected) autism. It statrted about the time i stopped rocking and i think its largely to do with me not being able to transition from the hectic day to the calm evening. im a very busy person and dont really do sitting down relaxing.

Does this make sence to anyone as at my next appoinment id like to discuss these thoughts but im just abit nervous?

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  • There is a book on this - "Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol - Drinking to Cope?" by Matthew Tinsley and Sarah Hendrickx - Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008 (ISBN 978-1-84310-609-8   this number will help a library or bookshop locate it).

    It has an interesting Foreword by Temple Grandin who observes that, had it not been for anti-depressant medications she might have resorted to alcohol. Her endorsement of the book is salutory.

    I am concerned that you are asked what your triggers might be - another illustration of professional miscomprehension of autism.  Parents are constantly being told to note down the triggers of meltdowns and other reactions, when it would seem that such triggers are more like 'last straws' and it is underlying stress that pushes children to their endurance limits.

    Alcoholism does seem to be a significant factor in adult autism. Partly it is suggested it might be to overcome social connectivity when in fact it can just make social isolation worse.

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  • There is a book on this - "Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol - Drinking to Cope?" by Matthew Tinsley and Sarah Hendrickx - Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008 (ISBN 978-1-84310-609-8   this number will help a library or bookshop locate it).

    It has an interesting Foreword by Temple Grandin who observes that, had it not been for anti-depressant medications she might have resorted to alcohol. Her endorsement of the book is salutory.

    I am concerned that you are asked what your triggers might be - another illustration of professional miscomprehension of autism.  Parents are constantly being told to note down the triggers of meltdowns and other reactions, when it would seem that such triggers are more like 'last straws' and it is underlying stress that pushes children to their endurance limits.

    Alcoholism does seem to be a significant factor in adult autism. Partly it is suggested it might be to overcome social connectivity when in fact it can just make social isolation worse.

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