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I used it so I can better cope with autism. Has it actually worked? Your post outlines all of the bad things you've experienced, but has it, on the balance of
by petercooper 7y ago
I used it so I can better cope with autism.
Has it actually worked? Your post outlines all of the bad things you've experienced, but has it, on the balance of things, been worth it?
- Fnoord 7y agoTL;DR: psychiatrist and apothecary need to evaluate that in my country. If it wasn't worth it, I'd have quit long ago. The alcohol side effect, for example, is annoying. However being tired for weeks, and muscle pain having more severe impact, that was and is highly annoying. To answer your question though. According to myself: Yes. According to the people around me: Yes. The people around me are more positive about it than I am, but they generally don't suffer from the side effects. Basically, I have less sharp edges. I am, basically, less sensitive. The moment I'm most sensitive is during public transport. E.g. commute. I go back from work, I sit alone, and at end of people hopping on two people sit on the other side of me and start eating Burger King. Which smells. Well, yeah, I still can't act that away (or fake it till I make it). They notice I am annoyed by it. I give them looks. Also, keep in mind, that there are other options available, but these also have side effects. From what I gathered, the other common treatment option contained an anti-psychotic with severe side effects.
- petercooper 7y agoThanks, this was interesting. I'm also autistic but have been lucky enough to adapt my life around it (short commute, private office, understanding people I delegate to, live in a very small quiet city, etc. so public transport is not even an option.) Taking medication isn't something I want to do, but I'm interested to know how/if it's working for others.