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:

  1. 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?

  2. 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.

  • Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.

    • FollyDolly@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      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.