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Medication

NAS86107

Hi

Newbie of a 13 year old whos not long been diagnosed ….(i was surprised as i thought it was a combination of adhd and general/separation/social anxiety)

We asked his GP if he could possibly try SSRI meds to help his anxiety/social anxiety/grumpyneed/irritability and misiphonia (snoring,chewiing,coughing,,breathing sounds cause him to rage)

He said he doesnt think they will work with Autism and recomends counsellor but theres no way he’d attend due to his anxiety/shyness.

Does anybody know if SSRI or any meds could help him a little because if its exhausted/stressed/worried his mum and dad for so long….god  knows how hes feeling everyday.

is my doctor correct or should i perhaps get a second opinion about possible meds?

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  • SSRIs can be prescribed for anxiaty / depression in autistic adults, I’m not sure about teens. for me personally I think the counciling was more help. I wouldn’t expect SSRIs to help with core symptoms of autism like sensory issues, difficulty sensitively expressing frustration etc. the GP won’t and shouldn’t prescribe SSRIs for that purpose. If it helps with shyness it’s only going to be as a side effect of reducing depression/ anxiety I would think.

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  • SSRIs can be prescribed for anxiaty / depression in autistic adults, I’m not sure about teens. for me personally I think the counciling was more help. I wouldn’t expect SSRIs to help with core symptoms of autism like sensory issues, difficulty sensitively expressing frustration etc. the GP won’t and shouldn’t prescribe SSRIs for that purpose. If it helps with shyness it’s only going to be as a side effect of reducing depression/ anxiety I would think.

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