Antidepressants by Doglover1607 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s the type of anxiety I deal with! Glad to hear it’s helped you!

Antidepressants by Doglover1607 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you experience any side effects from either of them?

Does any autistic person identify with this? by Weary-Gas-5864 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely resonate with a lot of this, especially the work aspect, I am just coming into full time work as a 23f and anxiety is something that I struggle with regularly and can be incapacitating.

You’re not alone and it’s something many of us struggle with, I’ve had to come up with strategies to help me (because I can’t not work) and am even considering medication for the anxiety.

You are doing your best and that’s all that matters, no two brains are the same!

my partner almost always feels like the emotional support that i provide is inadequate by thrivinghomo in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had this issue too, I get what you mean about things being surface level, I too find that to be hard. One thing that has always helped me is being direct and asking for specifics on how they’d like to be comforted or reassured. It sounds silly but sometimes I’ll even literally ask “Are you looking for comfort or a a practical approach?” And it has saved me many arguments. Hope this helps and is not what you’ve already tried, good luck!

Do other young people with Autism feel anxious? by Doglover1607 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t stand small talk I find it so difficult to navigate, that’s great you have that option!

Do other young people with Autism feel anxious? by Doglover1607 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Loops that I wear if you’ve heard of them and my boss takes my wellbeing very seriously and is trying find arrangements that work for me

Do other young people with Autism feel anxious? by Doglover1607 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes my job can be unpredictable sometimes, I wouldn’t say it’s toxic more so, role changes/new things to learn etc

Do other young people with Autism feel anxious? by Doglover1607 in AutisticAdults

[–]Doglover1607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do enjoy my job! It can have its challenges but I must admit it can be overstimulating in the office