I was recently diagnosed with Chornic Depression, and one of the things my doctor mentioned is that Adult Men with Autism (me) are at a much higher risk for Depression.
I made this thread for two reasons:
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How many of you are in the same boat? I’m not medicated yet, but I’ll be having a meeting with my GP today to discuss options. I’m curious what other’s experiences have been like. What medications worked for you? Which ones were awful?
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Awareness. I have a feeling this is known to most of you, but if you’re struggling and haven’t considered that Depression may be at play, it’s something to consider. I wasn’t suicidal, but was getting close. I don’t want to see any of you go through that, or worse.
I have autism and persistent depressive disorder. I take Zoloft, which has done wonders for me, both for depression and anxiety. I also went to therapy, focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy. I have been depressed my whole life, but it was really the neverending constant anxiety that drove me into the arms of alcohol. Luckily I quit drinking completely before starting the meds and haven’t touched a drop since.
This is really great to hear. I was just prescribed Zoloft, and drinking hasn’t been important to me since I was in my 20’s. I’ve taken CBT in the past but didn’t find it all that helpful.
I don’t think CBT would have helped me without first being on Zoloft. I started the meds years before therapy, so I feel like I was in a better place to receive it.