Do YOU Need AUTISM Medication?

Is autism medication something that we should take. In this video I discuss I’m starting to take medication for autism.
Autism and medication has been somewhat of a taboo between people who think like myself where we believe that medication isn’t always the answer to an issue.
That being said I have been to see a doctor to talk about medication for autism behaviour as my autism spectrum disorder comes with some personality and behavioural issues like anger management.
I’ve decided to try some autism medication to see if this is going to help with my personality and moods and also to help with my anger and possibly meltdowns.
Please enjoy this video as we discuss autism medication and the ins and outs with it and come along with my journey and leave me a comment if you have anything to add.
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[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey guys who’s from where?

[@TheMomKind]

St. Charles, MO (USA)

[@ameena6485]

UK!

[@masken8355]

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[@mimirae]

Southampton/Portsmouth Uk 🥰

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Sweden

[@Alizardlovesyou]

As a therapist, I see most medications as something that help clients get to a stable enough place that they are able to do the work in therapy and use the skills from therapy in daily life. As we build more skills the client can reduce off the medication. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@unknownuser4664]

@@davidlanier7006 Who cares I just want antidepressant so I can numb my emotions and live in peace without a little care of the world ever considered of being a nihilist buddy????

[@Dailyspeak410]

No way you say this for people with autism. Its never gonna get better with stupid talking or bell breathing. I saw statistics that it doesnt matter wich therapy you choose they all have the same succes rate so its not even about what you do its thibking you are gonna get better but with autism its lifelong.

[@lysagreen2314]

Please, please be careful! I was prescribed 23 different medications (pre ASD diagnosis), for depression, mood stabilizers (thought I was bipolar), and antipsychotics (they thought I was schizophrenic). Be mindful that psychotropic meds can have serious side effects, some permanent. Not trying to scare you. I hope meds work for you, but it really is trial and error to get the right meds.

[@anonymousmiss]

2yrs later i see your post...I am so sorry we have had a similar journey of misdiagnosis/meds. Straight away I think you are probs HSP, empath and possibly clairvoyant?

[@Humbledone.]

What do you take now?

[@isimonsez]

Yes! I have a friend who I suspect is on the spectrum but has been diagnosed and is on medication for bipolar depression and he has showed next to 0 progress in the 7 years I’ve known him. A couple years ago I mentioned he should take a look at ASD but after a day he replied by text with, “I don’t think this is me“. I can almost guarantee it is him and every person I have introduced him to in the past years have asked me at one time or another if he was on the spectrum. When he told me that he was on 19 different medication‘s I was stunned. I’m not sure what I find more stunning, taking 19 pills a day and the potential adverse side effects or taking that many pills a day and having almost 0 progress

[@The_Vanished]

A good start is Adderall. It will boost mood and thought processing speed. It's incredibly fast and very powerful. @TheAspieWorld you can probably study your diagnosis and then treat yourself for any treatable diagnosis.

[@HigoIndico]

​@@isimonsezI was pissed at my sister for suggesting that doctors might get it wrong when I was on mood stabilizers for assumed bipolar. Year later I realized she was right for assuming I had adhd and another year later I realized I'm also autistic. Maybe your friend is PDA like me and likes to find the answers themself. It took me a lot of thinking about what is the core -me and why I didn't feel better after they "found" what "needs to be fixed". I needed examples from people that are autistic to actually understand what it means to be autistic and your friend might too. My memories are bound to emotions and senses. The words change their meaning all the time but right kind of story, bound to a certain feeling, can open some words so I can more easily fetch the knowledge from my memories. I used to hope there was a pill that would make me be something else, so other people would finally except me. Now I know that doesn't exist and I'm trying to except myself instead. It's a hard road to realize that you'll never be like most of the people but when you find your kind of people, it is kinda liberating too. Just keep on giving clues but try not to make it so obvious as suggesting that "you might be/have". If your friend is interested in knowledge of all sorts, just lure them in by saying "did you know that..." and tell some cool and random facts about autism or maybe "I saw this video about this guy who..." and have a video to show him about a guy who's autistic. My PDA side is very sensitive for people telling me what to do or who to be. Let your friend find the clues by themself, but you can drop them if you do it carefully and undetected.

[@Jenn12141983]

I’ve been depressed and anxious for most of my life but I always felt like you, like I could just handle it myself and I didn’t need any help. Life is rough, but when you have the added challenges of mental health issues and neurodiversity, it makes it that much harder. Medication has been absolutely life changing for me, but the first week or so on antidepressants can be brutal. I felt sick and exhausted for the first week, and I had to try three different medications before I found one that really worked for me, but the journey is worth it. I can actually get out of bed and function and I feel like a better version of myself. I appreciate your openness and honesty because there is still such a stigma around taking meds for mental health. My daughter is also autistic and takes an antidepressant to help with her sleep issues, and it’s been amazing for her. I hope you start feeling even more amazing soon 💕

[@BiancaTaylorxx]

The medication you’ve been given just adds extra serotonin in your brain because it struggles to produce enough, so it’s nothing too unnatural and it doesn’t change who you are or anything. I’ve been taking antidepressants for nearly 10 years and I believe I wouldn’t have gotten this far without them.

[@marshamacmillan]

I was a little nervous when I first started my SSRI for anxiety disorder, but that medication, along with things I learned in therapy, changed my life. My panic attacks and anger flare -ups stopped. I wish you the best of luck, Dan.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh I’m sorry, thank you so much 💚✌🏼. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@johnbach3475]

What exactly do you take and what exactly did skills did you get from therapy? I want to talk to my therapist ad Dr about it.

[@marshamacmillan]

@@TheAspieWorld I subbed a few weeks back and I've learned a lot. There are 2 people I know with autism. One is a family member.

[@marshamacmillan]

@@johnbach3475 I take Lexapro but the generic version, Escitalopram. My older brother is also on that. I have 2 brothers. We were all born with generalized anxiety disorder. It was passed down from our father. For my therapy, I learned how to manage my anxiety. One thing was putting a problem or situation in a mental box until I can deal with that problem and not ruminating or going into a panic on it. That's just one, but a good one. Also, panic doesn't help anything so I try to keep calm in general. Also I do things like walking, playing games, listening to music, and watching KZbin because we don't have cable t.v., only internet.☺

[@arianaa.3448]

@@marshamacmillan I had terrible experience with that drug.

[@marilan8154]

Thanks for vlogging your med journey Dan. This will be so helpful for so many people. I had been on Zoloft for many years for depression/anxiety. I hated getting on meds when I started but after all this time I realize that I did the right thing for me and my family. My husband and kids needed me and I was not able to function. I remember feeling just like you described. I felt that it wasn’t fair to my family to not be there for them just because I wanted to prove something to myself. I am not saying that this is what you are doing and I’m not judging you. I know how hard it is to go through this and everyone has to do what’s right for themselves and their family. This is just my experience. So, I recently found that the Zoloft was not working but it was giving me uncontrollable cravings for sweets . My psychiatrist transitioned me from the Zoloft onto duloxetine and boy was it a blessing. I have autoimmune thyroid disease, fibromyalgia and several other things caused by the thyroid disease so I have constant pain of some kind and intensity. Duloxetine is the Brand Cymbalta in the US and is used to treat fibromyalgia besides depression and anxiety. I had know idea it would help with the pain as well as the dep/anxiety and after the first week on it I felt like I was alive again. Not being in constant pain is as big a help with the depression as the Duloxetine is. I’m on 60 mg once a day and have no side effects except a big smile when I think about my pain being reduced to quite tolerable. Just sharing this to encourage you. You’re a brilliant guy and you have so much to enjoy about life so try not to be afraid of letting go and trusting that you are actually, in fact still in control and being strong enough to take a healthy risk on trying meds. I love your work and have learned so much from you. In fact I have been able to subtly guide my daughter into having her son tested and diagnosed with Aspergers. So thanks again. I’m looking forward to following your journey.

[@SubliminalMindSetM5]

Yes I have been depressed and anxious but I can't function with out meds it's scary having someone to talk to helps

[@biomanization]

Are you sleepin’, man? Don’t forget about sleepin! And breathe! You’re doing an important job. 🙏 thanks!

[@psychoticmime]

I'm taking duloxetine (cymbalta) as well. But for fibromyalgia/depression. My psychiatrist also said it could help with ADHD. So far so good. I had nausea, dizziness and a bit of drowsiness when I first started. I just had my autism assessment and I waiting for results. Hope you're doing well Dan and I hope the medication helps you too. Cheers.

[@conniegarvie]

June, be really careful about withdrawing from Cymbalta. It often causes "brain zaps". It feels exactly what it sounds like. Like your brain just got hit by lightning! You need to withdraw from Cymbalta extremely slowly. A person who experienced the brain zaps.

[@brianparker9334]

Also just a personal note I used to be a soldier in the US Army for about 6 years so the pride thing was really hard accepting you know never wanted to take medicine never wanted to take help never wanted to ask for help you know so but definitely let us know your feelings and as your group will try to help you out man okay you've helped us out enough so the love will come back to you

[@SubliminalMindSetM5]

I stress eat and scream and yell on accident I talk loud and forget what I say so I know I can't function at times

[@TheMomKind]

I'm right there with you on the talking loud without realizing it and yelling

[@insertrelevantusername8760]

My parents get mad at me for raising my voice at them and talking disrespectfully, but the thing is that I don’t realize that I am so that makes it worse.

[@TheMomKind]

Insertrelevantusername it can be really hard to learn to manage, but it is possible. The biggest thing I’d recommend is asking if your parents notice certain things right before you typically yell. If they do, if they can let you know you are doing that thing (my daughters body gets really tense right before for example) that way you can thing work on calming down, or walking away to get a breather for a minute.

[@insertrelevantusername8760]

Alicia Trautwein - The Mom Kind Thanks for the advice

[@riannamajzoub5241]

Answer is yes if the individual has been diagnosed or came down with mental health symptoms(these can pop up if the person has masked their natural selves vs. accepted selves for an extended period of time). I have noticed folks who came from not just supporting but "accepting and loving" home environments have not had to go the medication route and less/no mental health problems. ABA wants a person to mask creating more need for medication later in life.

[@whomer88]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, I’ve not been diagnosed but my psychiatrist is starting to open up to the chance of me having adhd and/or asd as she has put me down as bpd and mdd. Watching this video reminds me so much of myself, how quickly you talk and jump around with what you are talking about. The whole anger issues too really hits home as that was my issue that really pushed me to get help as I just can’t control it at all. Really need to try and watch more off your channel as it’s really helping to hear all this info

[@samebloodline3897]

Hey, Im a girl(18) with aspergers from germany and I'm watching you for a while now. I've made bad experiences with medication in the past and I would never try any kind of medicine doctors use to make people more functional. For people with autism, they just dont work since I know there are no such pills on the market that do yet. I hope there will be new ways that can really help people in a few years, Im always glad to see when research i being done on it.

[@gracelaw1985]

I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression before ASD... so I am like on and off the meds for a few years. I think calming ourselves down is important

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh yeah for sure!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@gracelaw1985]

@Ben Mangan Well SSRI works for me

[@kimwells8395]

I respect you so much. I just started watching you. I am from Nebraska, USA. I have a son who is like you except he is only 10 right now. You not only give me hope but give me insight.

[@lysagreen2314]

I also watched your video on sleep problems. I just started 5HTP combined with GABA. It works really well.

[@christine_jacobsen]

I’m taking medication, because I also have epilepsy. The meds are reducing how many absence seizures I have in a day. And because of that, I’m not able to get a driver’s license or drink alcohol.. but it’s okay. Because there’s other things I can do (example: taking the bus, but because it’s so many people in the bus, I usually get an anxiety attack or two while sitting on the bus)

[@osricsbruk]

Just found this video of yours. The thing with medication etc - I object to having to take anything that's going to change my brain chemistry in order to get through the day. The alternative is to be stressed, depressed and so on. Treat it as a helping hand to help you through a shitty time. You don't have to take it forever. Think of it as a plaster that goes over a cut. It does its job as it needs to then get rid of it. I'm sure you worked all this out by now. Sometimes shit happens, sometimes you need a bit of help to deal with it. Shit eventually goes away then toy can chill out again! Battle on dude✊

[@danatrick4868]

I both have autism and ADHD so I have to take focus pills on days I have work/volunteer/school. I've been taking them since I was a kid and they've help me loads growing up but I was always self-conscious about taking them. Whenever I went to a friend's sleepover, I always take my pills (I have to take them before I eat food) in a separate room from where my friends are eating breakfast or wake up earlier than them. During red ribbon week (a school program in the US that supposed to prevent drug use in kids), I felt ashamed for taking pills because I thought they were bad drugs that I was addicted to. I've been trying to not take them on certain days (because I fear of being addicted to them as well as them being expensive) but I haven't been able to be as productive and as myself as I am on the pills. I don't like it when people without autism or any other mental disorder and/or illness say we should stop taking medication because they think it's bad for us (personally I think pharmaceutical companies and bad doctors are to blame) when the medication is essential for all of us to function.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you for sharing!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@cookiegutierrez1996]

What kind of focus pills do you take?

[@danatrick4868]

@@cookiegutierrez1996 concerta. But please ask your doctor first.

[@smileeveryday421]

CDB oil has just recently became legal in Canada..so this would be the only trial that interest me, for anxiety & depression. I like that it has a natural reputation without side effects, I think! Haven't tried yet. ThnkU for the help & guidance💕

[@nenadcubric2663]

O it can have side effects too, you could react very allergic to cbd

[@ehowiehowie7850]

I think sometimes they are (physciatrists) are more specialised in the meds they give & Drs /GPs are reluctant to prescribe the meds as they're more specialised than they normally prescribe....

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yeah yeah

[@Dnightshade100]

I’ve been put on medications all my life. I haven’t gotten better. Too many dose changing, med changing, down slopes, breakdowns. I only seem to be getting worse. Too many meds messing with my health and causing side effects and creating more problems. Weight gain, itching, hair damaging, tremors, insomnia. I want off them, they make me more crazy then sane.

[@kelelafucksmysoul4340]

same here i finally decided to not taking em at all

[@jessicaa.6690]

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is known for withdrawal symptoms called "brain zaps." Be careful not to run out.

[@victoriarobertson266]

It was the worst. Never again.

[@ehowiehowie7850]

Can you do a video on how you motivate yourself to do basic things like household tasks as I've got lots of issues with executive functioning as I've got adhd ?

[@TheAspieWorld]

That’s a very good idea!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

He is so sweet, our dog has been having extreme energylevel at the moment. I have issues with heel spurs and walking has been horrible

[@rhian2033]

You just gave me some motivation to edit my recent holiday to Moscow. Possibly.... I'm struggling with executive function knowing how hard it is to begin this process aaannnnddd I know how easy it will be for me to become hyperfocused and regular life and responsibilities becomes invisible.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Awesome Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).

[@eternalcritcat]

Hi! I'm actually bipolar as well as adhd and autistic. lol I'm actually on a few medications to manage my bipolar, and one for adhd. They've changed my life. One medication may not work for you, an another might, so if you don't find the right one right away, don't give up. Every medication will treat you differently. I tried quite a few before getting to the cocktail I'm on now. It might be a little easier for depression than bipolar, as you may only need one medication. But just as a bit of caution. Good luck!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey that’s awesome, Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :). 💚✌🏼

[@riannamajzoub5241]

Did you any ABA(Applied Behavioral Analysis) done as kid? If your family was not really accepting about being autistic and you had to deal with any abuse or neglect that is a factor that has led to the secondary/mental illness. Masking your "actual" self for extended period of time can lead to this. Just a theory I have and I feel exactly that what happened to myself and many others. We would need the medications if we had been given an accepting home environment(just saying things but later treating us like trash is not giving an accepting home.)

[@cd4536]

I have bipolar and autism too.Medication definitely changed my life as well.

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

Please Take gene site test . .

[@dmariebella6309]

I have BPD, Bipolar II, ADHD and ASD, one doctor put me on Effexor and Melatonin absolute waste of time. Made me fat, I was probably worse on that than without it. Went to a different doctor, he put me on Sodium Valproate, that worked well for the mania but all my other issues nothing. I go to therapy that only helps a bit. I work in aged care and I notice that can put me in total meltdowns. The psychiatrist wants me to go on Seroquel but I don't want to

[@milkshakeflake]

People always thought I just like to get high all the time. But I'm actually medicating via herb for my high functioning autism to minimize the symptoms...

[@autumn5852]

Milkshake Flake me too, I’ve been doing this for almost 40 years and it has helped tremendously, way better than any medications the doctors ever gave me. However, I’m ready to give it up so may have to take some medications in the short term but it will be Ritalin because my biggest difficulty is in getting hyper and being unable to focus and concentrate, so we’ll see. My ultimate aim is to be drug free and use meditation, yoga, fresh air, exercise and a raw food plant based diet to help manage my highs and lows etc. It’s like I’ve got all the pieces, I just need some help putting them together, and tomorrow I’ll be finally getting some help, so here goes :)

[@thememoryhole9355]

I realized recently that my lifelong fascination with cannabis is because sometimes (if it's the right kynd), it helps me focus. Now that I realize this, however, I'm considering looking into other options. I really like what I'm reading about ketamine, for example.

[@thememoryhole9355]

@Ben Mangan It really depends. Like they say .. If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism. Autism is so loosely defined. That's probably why so many so-called professionals don't seem to know much about it at all. Unless they are truly up to date in the medical field. Few are. They just continue to do the same things they've done for the last 20 years. I'm sure few people would have suspected LSD and psilocybin were good treatments for PTDS or severe depression, either.

[@ginatheaspieexplorer4632]

Going to the phsyciatrist tommorrow for anxiety and sleep. Had a big meltdown at school, hit my head on the stearing wheel after school I felt like driving my car into a snowbank and felt very lightheaded with anxiety so I started walking and crying and then bent down close to the floor outside and was still not feeling right so I went inside the school and explained what happened and sat and cried and talked to a teacher, then called my mom and went to the hospital and now I have an appointement with the phsyciatrist tommorrow and am hoping that he can give me meds to help because my anxiety has been way too strong for too long and I just cant tolerate it anymore. I have been taking quetiapine for sleep problems and Im sleeping but my anxiety is really handicapping me. I have trouble going to school even am afternoon and even having a zoom conferance. I always was anxious but now its really bad and Im falling apart. Hope this changes. There is just soo much that I can take.

[@sharonvaldez9059]

can you give an update on this post and how things are going for you now? Looks like 2 years ago you posted this.

[@mara6520]

I take vyvanse for adhd, tho I think I'm actually autistic it helps tons with depressed moods and most of all motivating me to do anything stupidly boring like chores etc. So big improvement all together,would recommend

[@rainesrhapsody2934]

Who was here before 100 views? I was!

[@TheAspieWorld]

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[@insertrelevantusername8760]

Same dude!

[@ginnymay8965]

Yes I hit my head.. recently in fact but I usually don’t have panic attacks like that.. which these panic attacks are usually not this consistent

[@remylebeau9947]

Thoughts on postponing meds until brain is fully developed? For ADHD-ers that could be as late as 30 years old.

[@lisakukla459]

Good luck to you, friend. I took that a grand total of one time. Really fucked me up. Everything listed on the pharmacy printout under "Contact your doctor immediately if." The worst part was the uncontrollable muscle movements, and the stress of it all lead to me catching the flu. It was a holiday weekend, so my doctor was nowhere to be found. I'm just glad it all passed and the movement thing didn't end up being permanent. Don't let me scare anybody, though; Apparently it's quite a rare occurrence, and the medication does indeed help a lot of people. Just be aware and know ahead of time what to do if something isn't right.

[@infantryrecon101st]

Love to hear how it goes man! Thinking about getting medication too. Just really don’t want to be on medication, but it can really help sometimes.

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

Don't get the medication .before you take gene site test.to see if it works or not.

[@unknownuser4664]

@@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505 The link that I click on was completely useless what are you trying do like seriously are you some kind of obnoxious & insane extremist I bet 100% you are

[@emncosmos]

I was recent put on Mirtazapine 30mg to help my sleep and appetite and it has no other side effects that I've noticed just 2 weeks in. Which I really love. I hope your meds help and you can get back on track. 👍😀 Edit: I'm from Canada btw! 🇨🇦

[@mattpeterson4351]

Be careful that med causes weight gain so don’t overlook that. God bless you ✌🏻

[@MylarBalloonLover]

I have Autism and take Amisulpride it works to treat anger and anxiety very well but the side effects is that I'm obese I have a BMI over 30 and when I wake up from sleep I have dry mouth.

[@crystalynnrose9467]

I started my daughter on medication earlier last year she seems to be socializing much better she actually has a friend two years ago she used to cry about how she has no friends but she’s kept this friend since September she seems to be very happy on her medication she says it helps her brain listen to her

[@louisedavis1379]

I really feel for u on the side affects, I had them myself on the meds I was on, I'd fall asleep during the afternoon. It turns out that I have bipolar as well as ASD, I will hopefully get a CPN and different meds that won't make me fat, it's trying to find the right balance for yourself..

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

Don't take medicine. Get gene site test before you take medicine. It will tell you of medicne work on you or not.. An it well tell you if not your bipolar to.if all meds bipolar don't work for you. Then. They just druging you. An excuse you. Saying this or that.really your austim

[@TheMomKind]

I wound up going on medications a couple years ago. I’ve seen improvements but it’s also a lengthy process to find the right medication combinations and doses. I do believe going to therapy is essential though to making sure medication can work.

[@insertrelevantusername8760]

Nikki Bentley Is My Angel There is no direct medicine for ASD but there are meds that can help with certain symptoms and such. There also is absolutely therapy for ASD. There are people who specialize in therapy for people who have ASD. Talk therapists, speech therapists, etc greatly help people on the spectrum.

[@TheMomKind]

No, there is not a medication for autism but for the co-morbid disorders that often go along with autism such as depression, anxiety, ADHD (which symptoms overlap autism) and others.

[@TheMomKind]

@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel I speak American English, so it is spelled specialize here. Yes, there are several therapies to help symptoms of autism. While I am not fond of it, ABA is specifically a therapy for autism. Yes, there is a spectrum. My autism affects me differently than that of my children, as it does others. There are core factors required for an autism diagnosis, but from there, there are varying different degrees of severity of which autism affects an individual (i.e. spectrum)

[@TheMomKind]

@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel Actually, it does dramatically overlap. Much to the point that many are misdiagnosed with ADHD when they are truly autistic. Then there are individuals such as my self, Dan, and two of my three children on the spectrum who have both diagnoses. Here is some information to help you understand the overlap: www.healthline.com/health/adhd/autism-and-adhd

[@insertrelevantusername8760]

Nikki Bentley Is My Angel ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder. As it’s listed on the google, “A spectrum disorder is a mental disorder that includes a range of linked conditions, sometimes also extending to include singular symptoms and traits. ... A notable example of this trend is the autism spectrum, where conditions on this spectrum may now all be referred to as autism spectrum disorders.” There is a clear difference between a nonverbal autistic person who can never live on their own and someone with Aspergers. There are also conditions in between Aspergers and Severe Autism, hence why it’s a spectrum. Also, on the subject of autism therapies all you have to do is search up “Autism Therapy” or even look up Autism or Aspergers and go into the treatments section. Therapists who do not specialize in Autism can still be very beneficial. Like I said earlier, there is no medication directly for Autism but medication for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, anger, etc can be very helpful (this depends on the symptoms/co-morbid disorders of the individual, though). I definitely don’t intend any of this to sound mean, but a simple google search can clarify all of the things I’ve said.

[@kaninramone6365]

I was rx a low dose of Naltrexone to take alongside my daily Xanax. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist and used as a tester drug for behavioral issues and to curb the anxiety caused by Autism. My take - I took it. The underlying continuous anxiety I have regardless of what I take went away. It was beautiful at first... but then I became null. It was hard figuring out emotions since I am so used to the baseline of being anxious, and I go off of that. I couldn't continue. It really did work personally. But such a terrible trade off, I'll take the anxiety.

[@spandananallapati4140]

As a developmental behavioral pediatrician, I'm very proud to see what a great self advocate you are for yourself. Mood dysfunction/dysregulation is something that a lot of kids/adults on the spectrum struggle with and there is no one answer to it. You're on the journey and just take it one step at a time. Research overall states a therapy-medication works best but it's more complicated and has to be individualized.

[@barbarasunday3514]

I beleive in meds...with caution, My daughter was put on inappropriate meds as a teenager. They didn't work and they probably caused a delay in her diagnosis.

[@dylanplumley280]

I took several different medications when I was younger and to be honest, I think the meds themselves caused me to go further on the spectrum than anything else. The moment I stoped taking them is when I started to develop and mature. It fucked my brain all up, and my development as well. Looking back I would have been better off going to another town and to a new school. The educational environment and town was causing more damage than anything. My parents didn’t know any better unfortunately.

[@Sky-Child]

Thank you for your openness and honesty Dan. I found that medication helped me at first but when I started getting better, they made me more anxious and unstable. So I came off them and am doing ok just now. The non repeat prescription process really confused me also. I hope you are feeling better soon

[@Sky-Child]

Also cold tea life here too!

[@unknownuser4664]

@@Sky-Child Excuse me but am Autistic and I was never given medication for my whole entire life and am still in good shape because my mom told me it would've made it worse so why do you need medication but I don't????

[@MelissaTheButterfly]

I have extreme lows too. Lately.

[@laurabaker81]

Hey Dan, I've been taking Duloxetine in various dosages (currently 60mg) for quite a few years now. (Two other anti-depressants previously.) Primarily for anxiety and depression (I'm autistic too btw) and also pain. I also take a lot of supplements. Everyone's different. Hope it helps!

[@LauraDora124]

All the best with this journey! Hopefully the doctor mentioned that any side affects from anti-depressants are usually for the first couple weeks or so, whilst your body adjust. It also takes time for them to show results. I had awful side affects for the first 2 weeks and again every time I increased. I had to ask to slow down the increase in dosage because it felt non-stop, that helps ^_^ I’m fine now too!

[@LauraDora124]

@Dr Yuching Lee Free? Behaviour okay? Autism isn’t some illness to be cured. He isn’t any lesser for being autistic, it’s a part of who he is and what you’re saying sounds like you’re trying to “remove” autism. If a Dr is trying to do this, they shouldn’t be trusted. I’d word stuff better if you’re looking to promote a product on another persons KZbin video 👍

[@Traumatised311]

I've been suffering from depression for 5 yrs now , not on medications currently cause medications don't seem to work

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh really? Maybe try super foods and supplements?

[@milkshakeflake]

Good food, good music, good herbs and positive.... Happy environment....

[@ginastotallybodaciousunive2375]

Medication is very scary for me because I'm soo sensitive. I hope it goes well for you. It's great if it can make you feel better :)

[@tc4327]

Thank you for documenting this! It will really help others in the same situation 🦄

[@stephfox4571]

Is there an update on how the medication is going. I hope all is well with you and the family!

[@ginnymay8965]

I’ve been having a lot of meltdowns and fits lately too I do self harm to myself the latest ones are scratching very violently on my arm and hand (right hand and arm) and hit my head just yesterday.. I usually don’t have this many panic attacks.. so I am thinking of going on medication..

[@ginnymay8965]

Hannah Price thank you for telling me this.. but just to tell you about two weeks ago I told the doctor about my self harm and she recommended me either having medication or go to an old counsellor that I use to see.. but when she offered medication I told her “I don’t want to do anything too drastic”.. she told me that it isn’t if it concerns my health..

[@ginnymay8965]

Hannah Price yeah this is true I will always look after myself but it just gets difficult sometimes.. and yes I will forget about my own health every now and then but as long as I have other people to remind me I think I’ll be ok

[@victoriarobertson266]

If you ever need help/guidance getting off of the Cymbalta, PM me. This is for anyone. Start it gradually, come off of it way slower than your doctor recommends, and take lots of fish oil to keep brain zaps at bay. In my experience both times, it was like withdrawing from an opiate; incredibly painful.

[@2002CamaroSS427Crazy]

I've realized I'm better with any medication in my system. I had to go cold turkey about 3 years ago (not really by choice, I lost my job and insurance) and never want to be back on.

[@motorcyclehair]

I've tried every SSRI under the sun. Lexapro was the best for me, but weight gain :( I've read that autistics are not successful with SSRI's because we have plenty of Serotonin, but it's a 'serotonin transporter problem'. I've had nausea & dizziness that never went away with all SSRI's I've ever taken.

[@brianhueber3683]

I use Xanax if I go on holiday (too many impressions when travelling) but I’m very afraid of becoming addicted.

[@joannelewis3390]

I ve got bi polar. Medicine has changed my live....❤❤❤❤ I love my meds

[@SoniaJbrt]

Seems like I am lucky, taking medication for epilepsy, don’t have any attacks anymore so that medication is working very well. But one is a tranquiliser and think that helps with way less anxiety. Other than that, natural tranquilisers when needed. Haven’t taken that in a while. But they are very effective: Birol or rescue tablets. Birol is just stronger than resque tablets. And iron if the tranquilisers make me tired. Not easy being a stay at home Mommy and homeschooling my daughter. It gets tough, but I taught myself not to stress it, like I have this happy positive personality, but stress gets to me sometimes. Life long journey now on staying positive and staying calm and staying happy. Being a child of God, He always helps!

[@unknownuser4664]

As an autistic person I don't understand my mom never gave me medication and am still in good shape and I don't even have epilepsy or zero cases of allergies so why is that?

[@johnbaker7608]

I also have secondary diagnoses of cyclothymia and depression

[@artisticafflair408]

I am questioning meds. I have autism. I also get agitated and stressed and lash out. Greg thinks i tell Greg he is being very sensitive. Is he? Or is that me get agitated? I'm 30 get stressed the more I get older and have more demands and responsibilities. I can't think of what else to do. I don't see a psychiatrist, would that benefit me too? How do I get that? Do I just ask the doctors. I am 30 and was diagnosed less then a year ago. I am still trying to understand my brain. It's difficult with the outside world demanding things of you all the time. I also have ADD dyspraxia dyslexia and now have been diagnosed with autism. I have researched and the side effects seem worse then the diagnosis. Xx what do I do? Any advice would be great thanks.

[@ginnymay8965]

Ok judging by your state of being apart from acting a slight bit aware and finicky.. you say your drowsy and nauseous? That’s a bit nope for me coz I’m naturally nauseous.. because of my Irlen syndrome.. Irlen syndrome is basically “light sensitivity” “allergic to light” etc.. and it effects balance, concentration, learning, and among a few other things, it also has co-morbid symptoms..

[@TheAspieWorld]

✌🏼

[@ginnymay8965]

15:39 yeah I’m the same I want to fix it myself than take medication

[@TheMomKind]

I take duloxetine 30mg (along with several other things for other dx) and I saw a huge improvement in my mood. My depression/anxiety decreased to a level that therapy was able to work better. I didn't have any real side effects other than a little sleepiness, so I did have to switch to night time. Since I don't sleep well, it was a nice side effect.

[@jimspencer9628]

I take 60mg same stuff for nerve pain/ chronic pain but it helps slow down the frustrating thing i do in a day that flars up my chronic pain stick with it

[@johniversen1539]

I took Melaleuca when I was younger. I didn't understand why I took it though. I do have Aspergers, but my mental health seemed ok. I don't know if it helped, or not because I am not sure why I took it.

[@mouselander]

I take Duloxetin and have for years - you sweat alot but it really helps - as well as with a co-morbid connective tissue disease - I wouldn’t think 30 is enough for your size - but hope it helps you too. It makes you drowsy but itherwize I’ve had no adverse cognative effects.... the nausia goes away after a few weeks and you are only drowsy for an hour or so after taking then CHEERS ✌🏾♥️

[@Brian6587]

Good question you raise! I’ve been on antidepressants for 20 years. I want so badly to be off them and live without them but am unable too. Paxil worked very well for 18 years but then quit working. I went to Lexapro and it was never the same. Now I am trying to get back on Paxil again. Some people with Asperger’s can go without medication and some probably can’t. Mine mainly treats my anxiety and OCD.

[@StellaM22]

Maybe research inositol it can help to keep the meds working

[@Brian6587]

@@StellaM22 Thank you! I actually have been trying Inositol off and on. I heard it's supposed to be good for OCD. I also have been trying NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) as well.

[@fionascheibel977]

I think I need a meds change. Im pretty crazy distracted lately too. I have ASD and ADHD and OCD. I know it is pretty embarrassing to admit. But I am so distracted Im even sometimes forgetting to flush the toilet. Im a "space cadet" Luckily i dont have access to a car at the moment. Im walking or taking the bus. I live alone and dont even really have friends anymore. So i have to stick notes up to remind me to do things and even then i dont get stuff done. I have had a pretty high stress few months. So my guess is my brain is just trying to process all the changes and stuff that's going on. My stims and not helpful behaviour are worse. I have monthly counselling appointments that Im hoping to increase to fortnightly.

[@sandramorton3112]

My son has this and he takes Risperidone and it helps him a whole lot.

[@pulkitsingh6460]

At what age did u started Risperidonr and any side effects observed so far?

[@Kapplerartbloomingdale]

Have you tried Modafanil? Provigil? I just started it and it helps with my asd/adhd/chronic fatigue syndrome. It has cleared my mind and calmed my hyperactivity. I feel less tired. I heard that Provigil is great for asd.

[@HappyComfort]

Thank you for the input and helpful information!

[@retro__glitch1572]

Its a struggle for me when having Aspergers, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD and borderline personality disorder my body shakes then speaks very fast like speedy gonzalez on explaining things then my girlfriend sisters tease and harass me because they say i don't have Asperger and government money won't help us (girlfriend and I) but my girlfriend has ADHD, OCD and schizophrenia even social anxiety she is worried that she might have Aspergers (I'm sorry if I said and too much only happens when I'm anxious while I touch my hair)

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you for sharing don’t apologies. Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

There no way in hell you have all of that. Probably Austic. Austic have mood stress disorder when they don't get there way.they don't like. So they get mad. Then there happy when they get there way. That's what I like. . I'm only high function austic really bad

[@Yayyyyyyuyyya]

Hiya. I haven't a diagnosis after seeking help for 17 yrs. ( women and 1st babies often highlight an issue ) I just cant get any help. Or maybe I'm fine but I am emotional wreck every day. It breaks my heart they wont take me seriously for the sake of my kiddos. My children also show on the spectrum , one has an diag of dyspraxia with severe learning difficulties. Also we home schooling as we cant handle it, same as me with working. Much love to you and yours. Xxxxx

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@lucusl2787]

I cant tell the difference between adrenaline and nervousness. I get adrenaline wherever i go but im starting to think, Is it me being nervous? I also cant go into my kitchen when certain people are in there and will literally not eat for a day if they stay in there.

[@marriedstarprestige5647]

Does it work???

[@jillianbetts4306]

If the nausea continues, you might have to see if you can get something like diazapam.

[@elliemitchell3078]

How did you get on with the medication further down the line? Did you stick with it? x

[@claireellis4509]

Hey You did speak slightly slower after you took the meds on this video. Also made a few verbal slip ups which you weren't doing before. Just saying

[@brianparker9334]

Not to worry you down but I know a couple people that take Duloxetine another name is Cymbalta and there's others and I had to stop taking mine to start taking others but unfortunately the people I know say it has really work for him or give him side effects but I hope it works for you

[@epicwave7060]

Equasym 40mg ❤️

[@TheAspieWorld]

💚✌🏼

[@Mooish1]

Hey. Have you done a video on different types of sensory issues/semsitvity issue? Noice/sound for example would be one I will love to hear more about😊. And all about sound and noice issues a austic person might struggle with

[@unknownuser4664]

But am Autistic and I don't have sensory issues

[@brianparker9334]

Watching from America I pretty much watch all your videos really like what you doing keep it up I've kind of always been the same way against medicine but just within the last year 2 years I've been put on about everything possible and I work with the psychiatrist you know your primary doctor and I go to therapy and so I'm definitely interested in seeing what works for you and you know what's out there and the UK so I hope it goes well and I definitely want to watch so if you can keep the videos coming I'll keep watching and liking thanks a lot Dan

[@Eirini80]

Do they give meds about mood for autism?

[@Healthy_mind_healthy_life]

The Aspie World I am having trouble studying for my driving theory test. I have a very short attention spam. I also have trouble reading writing and listening. I am struggling with it a lot. Can you please help thank you. Do you have any solutions for the problems?

[@nenadcubric2663]

How would a Autistic Person react on Extasy??

[@glorycalabrese9705]

AGREED!!!!!!! Beware!!!!

[@eveaustin8172]

Thanks this is really helpful

[@nataliefoxmartin]

I’m really happy you’re doing this and I’m excited to take this journey with you! I’m taking a med right now, but I don’t take meds normally and I’m really back and forth on if I want to continue.

[@ginnymay8965]

Yeah lately I’ve been getting very distracted lately and it’s getting worse.. my body is telling me that I need more stimuli.. coz for some reason my brain is jumping from one interest to another it’s like it’s trying to search for something but the details of that something is unclear and that feeling alone is almost driving me insane... my aunt is worried about me

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

Take gene site test

[@ginnymay8965]

oh I know I have ADD.. it’s just it’s becoming scary.. I just need more stimuli.. that or I need something new in my life..

[@unknownuser4664]

@@ginnymay8965 Are you aware that he's full of crap

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

It feels better after taking them a while!

[@gigischaumburg4289]

Thank you so much for doing this.

[@joshuaprice7582]

US government has fucked up our genetics enough. I'm happy I have a very self aware 90 to 95 percent active brain!! I had cettoloprim for a depression situation that was misconstrued cause I wasn't supposed to blame daddy about it. The cover story was set up to be that I was sad about my very old uncle Henry's passing. I was glad he didn't have to be suffering.

[@flexconnectors]

I was diagnosed with autism recently (im 28) been depressed for years and was originally on setraline for a couple years, now im on 20mg of prozac. im thinking of going off meds completely, the prozac is making me more edgy, angry and hateful i feel. Its makeing me angry towards everyone around me and EVERYTHING agitates me or makes me angry. Even before prozac i felt like this, just not as intensely, and my hatetred was directed at myself. i want to go off meds completely for a while.. but i am considering going on Abilify since its been used to help with agitation in Autism. But it sounds like such a dogey drug. not sure if a small amount of it instead would be better,... i dono. but i can stand feeling this hatred. maybe i should just see how i am for a while if i go off meds completely.

[@rustyharvey3481]

NO MEDICATION EVER.... I don’t like all those drugs in my body I’m crazy enough as it is Pills would make it worse

[@riannamajzoub5241]

Well, sounds like you got everything set then. Guess you came from a pretty accepting and loving home and community. Those who take medication were not as fortunate. You are NOT crazy, your accepting of your own body's needs and how your body operates. Never try to mask who you are cause if you do for too long you will end up needing these. Your never the same again. #Metoo

[@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505]

Take mental gene site test

[@unknownuser4664]

@@leiaknowshowtorockandroll7505 Go back to School

[@turtleanton6539]

Great video man

[@cd4536]

I felt defeated when I had to start meds.I felt like I failed at life. They have helped a lot and I'll need 2 of them forever due to the bipolar, but because I used therapy and medication together I was able to take a lot stuff out. They can really enhance therapeutic outcome. Medications don't fundamentally change who we are, zap creativity or any of that. If someone is on a medication that is wrong for them or the dose is wrong people can might seem different, but it's temporary. The change symptoms.Drowsiness and nausea are common when first starting antidepressants. It shouldn't last though. I hope you are feeling better.