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NAS92671
6 months ago

Hi, I am 48 years old and have just recently received a diagnosis of autism.  I have probably suffered with my mental health (depression and anxiety) for most of my life.  I see this diagnosis a huge positive for me and I am hoping that the quality of my life will improve.  I was wondering if any particular meds are helpful for people with autism.  I am also perimenopausal and so my concentration and anxiety have seemed to worsen along with communication problems.  

I am not on social media but wondering also if there are any zoom support groups which operate?  I would also appreciate any suggestions etc.

  • 6 months ago

          Welcome. You are in good company here. Your life will improve.  Things will get simpler.

          I don't use meds at all but I do watch my diet, including my mental diet!

         There is a thread going about our experiences with menopause if you would like to join in there too.

    It's under the women and Girls section.

         This forum is my one and only ever social media experience, too. It's been extremely positive for me. I'm 69.

    Here is a good book for where you are in your menopause journey.

    "Wise Woman Ways, the menopausal years" by Susan Weed.

    Good hunting!

  • 6 months ago

    Dear NAS92671,

    You may want to use our Autism Services Directory to search for services or support groups in your area that cater for people with an autism spectrum disorder. You can find the Directory here: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory 

    You may be interested in contacting a local National Autistic Society branch. Our branches offer support to local autistic people and their families. If you interesting in checking if there is a local branch near to you, please follow the link below: 

    https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/local-branches 

    Kind Regards,
    Rosie Mod

  • 6 months ago

    Hi there. Welcome to the forum. I'm not sure about Zoom support groups, but I will tag in the moderator to see if NAS still do Zoom groups. 

    I'm also not sure about meds (sorry). I am on meds for anxiety and depression, but that is because I also have bipolar disorder, so have them for that.

    We've recently started a thread about managing the menopause here. I'm sorry that your perimenopause is proving a problem! Mine was mainly physical problems but other people have suggested that it is also mentally affecting me.

    Here's the link to the thread: https://community.autism.org.uk/f/women-and-girls/36246/menopause-your-experiences

    Take care and once again, welcome!