I see my son build up anger and explode, he is autistic and has more outbursts at school, I try so hard to understand him, so I'm really happy I came across your videos 🥰 thank you, you really have no idea how much you've helped. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Yeah and the other question towards the end of the video - yes, I experience anger like that where it is sudden, and I go from 0 to rage in less than a split second, and I either hit or punch things around me, or hit myself in the face or head. I TOTALLY relate to it making you feel sad, and if I get too upset with myself for it, it can trigger a sort of secondary meltdown that’s really hard to come back from. As a parent of a 3 and a 5 year old, one of whom is also autistic, I often beat myself up for not always being able to model patience and healthy ways to manage anger because they sometimes see me meltdown. PS parenting as an autistic person, have you ever done a video on that? Would love to see something like that. I adore my children but parenting presents so many challenges for me as an autistic person and it can really tank my self esteem. Thanks for making these videos!
My son is 40 now and i'm 58. I didn't know about autism and there was no treatment but prayer and endurance. The good news is that though being both ASD, we love one another today. And enduring is what makes Overcoming Warriors. If you're open minded, look up James 1:2,3,4 in the Bible. Know that you were created lovingly and with a purpose, Psalm 139, and you're not left to do it alone. Many blessings and much love to all of you kind young parents who don't want to traumatize your children. In the name of Jesus, the soon and coming King, i pray your warrior souls would be filled with hope and faith for your journeys, and with overcoming love for your babies 💜
I’m happy medication is working for you Daniel. Personally, I stopped taking all altering medications and teaching myself to deal with anxiety. My man is loving and patient and it isn’t easy. But, I feel stronger. Love your videos!
My partner loves to listen to you when I watch these videos because she feels they really help her understand me and how to help me so she really says thank you
I've been on various medications for bipolar and still am. I have also taken medication for anxiety in the past. For new medication you should give your self at least two weeks for your body to adjust. Everyone is different but a week really isn't a long time as medications go. You do seem different. You seem more relaxed and ready to be silly and go with the flow. I am happy you having good results with your medication. Lots of people are afraid because of the myriad of misconceptions out there. I'll never be able to not be on medication. That's how bipolar is. I have to keep my medications and autism secret from a lot of people, so I appreciate that you are documenting your journey with medication and busting that stigma.
My grandson is not on his medication for about 4 years now. He is 17. He Also diagnosed with adhd. But he gets up at 5 every morning & does a work out.
I used to get really frustrated not understanding people because I couldn't read them or understand their language. It felt like they had a joke between themselves about me or that they were just making fun of me. But I never got violent, I just left the group. I have an ex- wife that probably still wonders why I stopped talking to her.
Why did you stop talking to your wife, I'm asking because I recently realized my husband is asperger's. Dont know if I should inform him. But yeah after 38 years together we are apart for a bit now. He stopped talking to me about 8 years ago and I nearly lost my mind and sanity trying to work out what I did to offend him. Anyway , he went from being my best friend and lover to a stranger that had no concern or care for me. I still dont know why. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
SSRIs (category of mood stabilizer) really helped my anxiety. Stimulants have helped my social anxiety. Therapy puts my growth to good use with skill building so I don’t need the other stuff eventually
I tend to feel anger sometimes. But I never lash out or take it out on people because it makes me feel worse than how I'm already feeling at the time. But I just tend to keep the anger to myself. My main treatments for it are music or exercising at the gym and it stops me from feeling angry every time 👍
My meltdowns are usually fuelled by my agoraphobia and my medication is very counterproductive, and it doesn't help. Lashing out is inevitable at this point-but I can redirect it towards my bed/pillow.
@@TheAspieWorld I'm so glad that I've found your channel, because being under the autism spectrum can be perpetually lonely at times. My wife and I are lookin' forward to your future videos, Dan. Thank you so much!
I found when I would start new meds the full effect of the pills was felt within the first week for me as well. Everyone said wait 4 - 6 weeks but this just does not hold true to me! I also found I was quite tired and I tend to need 8 hours at night and I love a nap as well. I found anti depressants have worked for me to keep my thoughts and anxiety kind of under control. You seem calmer to me. I struggle with accents when people talk fast and I was more able to understand you. You are slightly slower and clearer ;)
Speaking of dogs, I was in a terrible state with anxiety this past week because my dog was due her MOT at the vet and I always fear the worst - whenever there is somewhere to go, and I mentally store up what little energy I can spare to cope, I always anticipate my elder sister's infuriating and annoying habit of making last minute changes for one reason or another (I told her about it but she still does it - it's like talking to a revolving door). Something happened that, to the rest of the world, was random but it triggered a meltdown - my dog's set of steps to help her little paws reach the settee was moved away from its place so that something else was put in place without asking me or without care or respect for my property (told you it was random). I simply shouted, screamed and kicked boxes that contained stuff that was always in my way! I melted down. Like you said about your anger issues, it isn't something that is done deliberately i.e. pre-meditated (I have AS/ASD/ADHD/PTSD and related chronic illness), it affects our bodies. I ended up screaming, crying and my arms were fit to burst (which is something else that happens with a meltdown). My dog climbed on my lap and stayed there (which is uncannily similar to yours, except my rescue dog has only a stub of a tail) until I was reasonably calmed down. Anyway, my dog got her MOT i.e. annual check-up, her boosters and some vet-grade glucosamine tablets for her joints as she has arthritis which impedes on her walking off her ''chonk''iness i.e. she needs to lose a kilo in weight. We girls must watch our weight LOL. During the years of both my undiagnosed and diagnosed AS/ASD etc, For the most part, though, I bottle things up for a time, then something triggers, then I explode, cry, shout, scream and then fall asleep exhausted. I haven't broken bones in anger or during a meltdown but, if there are people (including some members of my family) who keep pushing buttons and provoking reactions from me … I have broken tables, threw a copy of the Oxford English Dictionary down the stairs, throw things at the floor, slammed doors, and I smashed a couple of mugs. Also, I have tried to tear my hair out from its roots, punch the top of my legs and grrrr! like a tiger with belly ache. I'm on medication for depression and anxiety as well as other chronic illness. My sleep patterns are rubbish and at least three of the medications make me sleepy - which is why I have a bus pass. Bummer! I wish you Peace and All Good.
I’m not on any medication anymore but all the medications I’ve been on in the past have taken a good few weeks to fully kick in so keep with it and don’t expect miracles overnight hun, that’s just added pressure on yourself. Take each day as it comes it really does take a while, unless quick release which tend to be as and when needed but with you taking them daily I’d presume their slow release so longer to take full effect. It’s difficult as I don’t know what it is you’re on, but that’s my experience x
Well the video says it’s about anger, yet in this video you were talking about everything else and only 3 seconds about anger itself. It would be actually very interesting to hear more about anger in people with Asperger, and to give some actual examples of what usually triggers your anger, and what should your partner be doing or behaving in cases when you get angry. Or even what is it that she is maybe saying that triggers your anger, or what is it that she should be doing or not doing when you are angry, and that may trigger or not trigger your anger??
I really do enjoy the personal stories and I find them the most helpful because they make me feel less alone in a lot of the challenges I face personally. I recently tried to start my own channel to make personal videos and I ended up closing the channel on the second day because I felt so exposed, so I really applaud you for putting your personal story out there and having the courage to open up and make videos like this! They’re really helpful to me, at least. Also, I take medical marijuana and it helps me a lot to be more relaxed and have fewer meltdowns 😁🙏 It is also the only thing that helps me sleep through the night. I have taken 5 hpt too (I may have the spelling wrong?) and it doesn’t help me sleep that much. My medical marijuana is an oil tincture that’s a mixture between CBD, MCT oil and THC, if that helps.
I've noticed months after watching your videos, I began seeing other videos by some people with Autism, Asperger's from the inside and Yo Samdy Sam, I never used to see them pop up before.
Dan, I commented before on the video where you had just picked up your medicine. There’s more of my story there if you are interested. So I’m on the same med as you. I’ve tried several other meds along my 28 yr. of mental health treatment which started when I was about 30. That’s when I decided that the anxiety and depression I had experienced since childhood was effecting how I mothered my 3 kids. I didn’t want meds but I really didn’t want to ruin my kids childhood even more. Just telling you this because I want you to know I understand what you were saying about your baby and girlfriend. This Duloxetine has been the best and most effective of all that I tried. I think since your throat was a bit sore and you were poorly when you were starting the meds, that was probably a virus you were fighting off. The nausea, headache and fatigue could’ve been caused by either or both of those things. I’m so glad you are feeling better! You definitely seem better! You seemed wired and almost manic in the last video but you seem more like yourself now. Please stick with the medicine for a go at it. It should get even better as you go. You body will adjust to it. You’re doing the right thing and I admire you so much!
You've basically described what I'm going through right now. Could you please do a video on prepping to speak to a doctor and counsellor, and how to talk to them., I always struggle to say how I'm feeling or what I'm thinking, so it comes out in anger outbursts and irritability, as well as withdrawing and lack of motivation
@@TheAspieWorld Thanks so much. I was diagnosed ASD/HFA and ADHD last month. Trying to figure a lot out, so I really appreciate the content and your attitude. All the best.
Most autistics take meds for co-occuring conditions. Commonly for depression/anxiety. Some ADHD. Some for bi-polar. And some even for schitzophrenia. (Sp?) For what are you taking the med?
I'm on a lot of medications but low dosages of things. I'm on Concerta as well as an Antidepresant. I up my anti depressant when I am premenstrual or when it's holiday and I am completely whack and out of routine.
My 5 yr old son is autistic, has anger out-bursts, yelling stomping, pounding his first down!... I'm concerned about this as it's getting worse, he's getting stronger, and bigger,....I pray I can't handle these situations, since it's just me and his sister here, what do you think?
While I have been prone to outbursts more in the past, I still struggle with it sometimes. My brain will go into overdrive and not stop. The outlet has never really been physical, more verbal and very aggressive. It is really annoying/startling to anyone who happens to be around at the time. I am trying to get better at catching it before it comes to that point. Thanks for making this video.
I don't know if it's only me but I get psycho thoughts alot like being a serial killer ,a mass shooter ,a bomber etc , I can't figure if it's because of autism or because I got bullied a lot in college (uni) and have this permanent anger in me and hurting and attacking is constantly on my mind
Sometimes we have negative thoughts come into our head without us wanting it. To fix this, when an involuntary negative thought happens think of a voluntary positive thought. Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
I definitely would like to learn more about anger from another autistic one's point of view. The tree thing happened when I was seventeen. I'm almost 28 now. I know that I'm SO much more potentially dangerous. I cherish peace and love with a passion, but I'm also passionate about honorable combat. I only want to ever do the good, but sometimes certain people get under my skin enough to make me want to lash out and it always leads me to a fork in the road. Do I freak out like an animal and destroy, or do I melt down and freeze up and keep it bottled? I almost always keep it bottled. I havent fought since I was eighteen. But recently I've had some breakdowns that without intervention could have resulted in....let's just say some REALLY bad. I've studied military weapons and tactics since I was seven and I'm almost 28 now. I'm armed to the teeth with swords, Kuni, Bowie knives....I seek a way to further temper myself to resist the natural anger response and instead act in a PEACEFUL, yet effective manner in the face of potential physical conflict.
Hi Dan. I take St John's Wort every night before I go to sleep. It helps me deal with stress and frustration. I also take a valerian root capsule when I'm having anxiety.
I always feel like shit when I start new meds, and then a few days to weeks later the side effects get better. There is USUALLY (not always) a point where the dose needs to be bumped up a bit to get the exact dose I need. Good luck on your medication journey! I found that functioning in family life with kids that meds have been beneficial to me integrating all the extra noise without melting down, I hope it will help you too 😊.
I had and have a lot of problems with anger and anxiety mostly at work which leads to me be fired. Currently, I am luckier as I am allowed to work from home. Sounds and to much movement around makes me angry to the point that I want to explode in rage. I meditate a few times a day (which is easier done at home and not in a busy crazy open-plan office) which helps a lot. My other fall-back-plan is (sorry might be silly for some) the Jedi Code which also helps a lot. But it doesn't always help. I hate my anger but that only leads to more anger when I am angry. I had this problem throughout my entire life and my mother and teachers didn't understand why as my managers and colleagues don't do either. Even when explaining to them that I have autism and have a hard time controlling my emotions.
Sounds like you are really on it with your self care!! Love that! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
There's autism medication??? Since when? What is it? So autism has been cured? (I'd have quit taking it already if I got those side effects. I take CBD gummies and desvenlafaxine, which make me too tired to have as many meltdowns as before.)
I take Effexor for my depression/anxiety...I was on Lexapro and Zoloft also but Lexapro made me too tired and the Zoloft made me gain a ton of weight. Medication is a lot of trial and error but it’s worth it when you find the right one 💕
They’ve tried me on so many things. I tend to be sensitive to the side effects. Best one I’ve found so far is Trintellix. It’s really helped with all the rushing thoughts. To start with I had headaches and was tired. I still go through the yawning spells.
I've lost count how many times my son has broken things coz he takes his anger out on anything and everything I've gotten a blow up boxing bag he hits that now hopefully it stops him breaking things 🤞
@@TheAspieWorld Ive been subbed to you about a year I'm also in your group on Facebook I found your channel when I was searching autism glad I found your channel my son and I enjoy your videos ♥️😊
Hello to everyone, I was following this chanel for quite a while such a great one and so much help. I am suspecting my boyfriend to have aspergers because of all the things happened, when we started living together in his small flat things turned out different and kind of scary to me because I felt I need to help him.. His meltdowns would get worse and worse so I decided to move out. He changed completely in that year to a different person and he has a bad anger management. He doesn't want to hear about any sickness and i don't know what to do. When he visited me a few weeks ago he had a outburst in public at a restaurant about a situation Wich normally would be funny. He felt so bad after and said that's that kind of behaviour he doesn't like or understands. He thinks it's not ok and apologiesed so much. Wich breaks my heart to see him so. I don't want to loose the relationship but he turns more and more into someone who avoids everything and every situation also i noticed that he seem to have an issue with touching aswell. I really don't know how to help him or get my boyfriend back he even seems to avoid me lately. We are long distance now for a while
I guess space and some time may help. Try writing him an email, he’ll definitely read it and have more time to process it. Thank you so much for the comment! Make sure you are subscribed and have the notifications turned on :).
My main problem with anger, and probably my biggest fault, is that I have this tendency to bottle up everything negative I've felt in a day, and if I'm having a particularly bad day or a series of bad days, maybe even a rapid fire in a few minutes, an hour, either way it has to come out in some form or another. Could be something relatively harmless, or it could be something on various levels of self-destructive.
Hello. Thanks for sharing. While I don't have autism I do have dystonia which has some over lap for symptoms. Your tips have helped out greatly. Normally I avoid medications like you. Once I tried L-Dopa and lost feeling in my face so drugs are normally not for me. My dystonia is the result of an autoimmune disease but I never found an anti-inflammatory to help in the mental area until the last 6 months. Its called Synapsin and its made a big difference for me. I do try other types of treatment which one of interest to you would be SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol). It was developed for children with Autism but has expanded it use. Just don't do my mistake and do the amount recommended for children, instead for adults you do way less. It overwhelmed me but I do plan to try it again in the near future.
I bite myself out of anger and stress. I have had sleep issues too my whole life and it has improved with getting a weighted blanket. I also need decompression time where I am left alone even though in general I am an extrovert.
I take an extra daily dose of Vitamin B1 on top of the mulit-vitamins and minerals I normally take (because my diet is rather narrow). The extra dose of Vitamin B1 takes the edge off my stress and helps me focus more. I have frequent small memory gaps and I learned about the benefits of increased Vitamin B1 through reading about approaches to treating amnesia. B1 doesn't improve memory, instead it reduces the alarm when continuity is suddenly lost.
I’m on this medication that’s kind of an anti depressant but it helps with sleep. It’s not working at the moment because I’m highly stressed over a situation at work, that’s causing me to shutdown 😢😭
My husband has broken 2 of his knuckles on his dominant hand twice because of anger episodes. Sometimes, it seems like his anger episodes are actually part of his meltdown process because it almost always happens when he's in a situation where he's becoming overwhelmed by the situation. Does that make sense? I've never really inured myself during an anger outburst ... I've injured my sisters before, when we were all still under 18 ... So that was over 25 years ago.
I have serious anger issues when I have meltdowns I can be very challenging. I self injure although I am working on it. I am currently filming a series on my channel called exploring mental health.
My 10 yr old has bad meltdowns ..threatens people, threatens harming himself. I'm trying to work with him and Docs to help him. Any other parents go through this?:(
My son is 7 and has violent meltdowns. His doctor will change his meds or increase the dose, but he only gets about 10 days before it seems to plateau or quit working and my son starts being violent again. It's so hard for us, we don't know how to help and the doctors seem lost too!
Yes I've broken bones due to anger, also I'm on zoloft to help with my anxiety and depression I was diagnosed with c-ptsd but I find I have more asd symptoms. So I'm not sure if I have both but if I do it would explain alot of experiences I've had in my life
mind me asking what medication you're taking? I take Wellbutrin, lamictal and risperidone. the lamictal helps a ton with my anger and risperidone helps a great deal with my terrible anxiety. I was admitted to the hospital a few years back cause my bf at the time triggered an insane meltdown. I went into a blind rage and ran for the knife rack. I honestly didn't know if I was gonna hurt myself or him, or both. he pinned me down and his brother came up and helped him pin me to the floor. my parents came and picked me up and I was in the mental health unit for about a week. things have been so much better since. I still have anxiety but it's more manageable. and when I'm angry my brain actually tells me it's a bad idea to hurt myself or break anything. before, I wouldn't even think, it would just happen and then I would come to and realize what I'd done. I've injured myself so many times, given myself head injuries, ripped my hair out, and almost broke my hands, left so many things broken, attacked people and left so many holes in walls.
I am on Duloxetine - it’s to help with depression, stress, anxiety and ADHD / sleep. Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
The Aspie World hey oh no you are taking Cymbalta?? Have you researched it?? I was on it for years it took me 5 years to get off it. Very scary drug. It is supposed to be used for chronic pain but I was given it for anxiety and depression. It’s a central nervous system agent, meaning it has destroyed my central nervous system and given me brain damage, shaking hands, I can no longer use power tools or vibrating machinery, I now have NARCOLEPSY, I now have MS type symptoms - weird zaps and sensations, numbness, confusion. There’s thousands of people warning against Duloxetine.. biggest regret is getting narcolepsy. Do research please, getting off it once you are addicted is physically painful, psychologically gave me major meltdowns and sensitivity, brain zaps. Please google Duloxetine/cymbalta and the words “brain zaps” and “narcolepsy” and “ms symptoms”
I don't understand. Why do you take medication at all? I am very disillusioned.I thought you were okay with who you were. I have never taken anything for autism, just for the symptoms (which never worked). You know what you are, and what you do. I'm glad you have something special to do. I wish you all the best.
Sorry if I didn't understand properly. I suppose sometimes drugs might take the edge off. Each person is different. Keep up the good work, I really find value in your channel. Thanks.
I didn't think there was mecitation for asd only adhd ? I take meds for my adhd but I think I might have asd , trouble is that they cross over in some ways /many ways so I am unsure really....
I deal with a few anger management type issues myself. Most of the anger management therapist I've tried didn't really do much. It took understanding that it was more of a condition to help me get some of it under control. I'm still not sure which condition is which frustration / irritation / anger issue. I can recognize some of it as may be bipolar 2 or the schizoaffective or maybe even ADHD but it does seem a lot easier to control now that I think my testosterone has dropped.
Heh. I just noticed that you stim with your beard, Dan. I've been doing this thing lately. I call it "spot the stim" ... Just being more aware of my own stims as well as other people's. It's an awareness exercise I've been working on.
Been on these meds for 30 years.. pro tips!!!:::: Take the meds with orange juice and toast. Higher ph levels is a thing in Adhd/autism land. Make sure to drink shit loads of water too. When summer hits take the meds with so much water or you’ll get heat stroke faster. As for your sex drive.. if you feel it’s lacking because of the meds take it earlier in the morning. Rage is still a thing.. but it’s not as often. Time released I’m guessing? The tiredness is from the onset of the next released round of meds. Take the meds early so when it wears off you have some Adhd hyper time and then a wind down. My rule is no later than 10am or rip sleep. Just some advice feel free to ignore as we are all different.
I discuss the type and name of the medication in this video: th-cam.com/video/8yzzcf31u2E/w-d-xo.html Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).
The Aspie World be careful with duloxetine and serotonin overdoes. I had duloxetine and it completely messed me up. I tried setraline, venlaflxain, fluoxetine, citalopram and am currently on Mittazapene. Mittazapene is the only one that has helped with my mood. Non of the meds have ever helped with my anger or anxiety. One of the meds I tried (I don’t remember which one) sent me hyper for 2 weeks, non stop singing, jumping, bouncing off the walls and extreme risk taking behaviour, it was very dangerous :/
I don’t have anger issues and don’t have ASD (but do have some traits). I have however broken most fingers, a hand, both wrists, toes, ribs, nose etc... due to various sports such as full contact Taekwondo and being a rubbish motorcycle rider lol (I used to train with Sarah Stevenson MBE, but gogo go Jade Jones). Broken bones regardless as to the cause is just not fun at all.
Oh haha Also my dog does this too 😂🤷♀️ I have 2 dogs though so I always thought I made my (anxiety ridden) doggo more comfortable. I do mess with htp-5 a little. Ty again for this!
I missed what medicine you were on but it sounds like a serotonin-related once since that might make 5-HTP counter indicated. I'm on one called Wellbutrin (bupropion) and it's the only similar one I haven't actually had a nasty allergic reaction to. I was at the point of giving up on medicines before that. I took Ritalin (methylphenidate) when I was younger and that's really the only one that did anything positive for me but, because it's a stimulant, doctors were reluctant to give it to me and it was really only going to do so much because I keep having to have the doctor raise the dose for it to work. This medicine I'm on now is a little bit in between a stimulant and an antidepressant as far as how it acts on my body and it really helps without causing any side effects, plus if I freak out and have social difficulties going to the doctor to get a refill, there doesn't seem to be any withdrawal at this point at least. The other medicine that's helped me is birth control pills because part of what really makes me lose it is hormonal variations. I imagine these also happen in physiologically male people too but, sadly, I don't think much attention has been paid to this and so I don't think there's any treatment for it.
I almost killed a man with my seratted duel swords. Something told me/gave me the feeling that I should first consult my mom rather than bypassing her place into the woods where the target was located. I was gonna render this man unrecognizable! But when me and mom talked about it, and I began to realize how the causation of this man's dangerous actions (leaving a huge pile of used H needles on my friends back porch who has a five year old in a place FILLED with many children) were actually Similar to the root causes of my emotional issues, my anger shifted almost instantly to depression and utter regret, and in that moment I envisioned how I'd kill MYSELF because of almost attempting to kill this man. I almost killed myself in a similar way the samurai did when they felt they've greatly dishonored. I ended up in the psych ward over it where they diagnosed me with depression. I'm usually a pretty goofy happy person though. Its just certain things trigger me to want to become like an animalistic hate-filled worrior. Punches and kicks are the least of it. It took me two minuts to be fully armed and prepared. I knew this dude was ex-military too so i saw it as honorable combat. I'd have cornered him and thrown him one of my duel swords....it was bad. Dude might be fucked up, but hes just lonely and obsessive and ruminates in it. He doesnt really deserve to die but at the time I truely passionately felt that he did.
my guy you need to work on your self awareness, I understand that you might think using swords and shit is cool, but threatening to go kill someone with them like you actually had it in you to do so is not disturbing or scary, it’s cringey. relax man, smoke a blunt
I really struggle with anger and involuntary self harm behaviours. I’m really struggling to control it and unfortunately I can’t take any medication to help as it interacts with my other medications. If you have any hacks for that it would be great.
That’s not a very helpful comment is it. Out of curiosity why did you choose to post that on my comment and not say it in general to anyone who has expressed that they have had difficulties with things like braking bones or causing themselves injury? In my country (I don’t know about yours as I don’t know where you are from) but if a prospective employer did that it would be discrimination and would be taken to court and they would be sued.
People like me? That’s very rude and I suggest if you don’t like something you read just move on and don’t say anything. Are you saying those with autism and experience meltdowns choose to be that way? I’m not unhealthy in any way
Cullen Tashiro I’m not reliant on medication for it or trying to convince myself that medication is the only answer, hence why I asked if there were any hacks. Don’t make presumptions about someone you don’t know, I try many things that aren’t medication to help.
the only meds I am taking currently are hydroxyzine for anxiety and lorazepam for panic attacks. and when I get super angry I use marijuana, seems to do the job.
If it’s Welbutrin don’t smoke a cigarette. It will make you feel so nauseous. I took a drag off a friend’s cig regrettably, which I occasionally do. Not anymore! 🤮 I found out drs actually use it to help ppl stop smoking. I felt why! 🤢🤢🤢
do you want to make a video of autism and pets? I have autism and i have two cats, they make me feel so calm and relaxed. I used to have a dog but sadly he died a few years back. I felt so lonley and was very depressed, my anxiety was so much worse and then I got my cats and i felt so much calmer, it is easier with pets than people i think.. So what do you think about having pets? :-)
Even though I am not diagnosed officially, I do take meds that help with my adult ADD. I take buproprian to keep my emotions in check and I take adderall first thing in the morning for my focus. I take other herbals to assist in keep things better.
@@kfarm9739 don't know just constantly agitated. Tries stim toys but don't really do much. Can't get medication so I don't know what to do. Find myself tapping my leg most of the time but I get told off for it 'being distracting'
Hey so I don't know if I have anger issues but my son got really mad when I was on the phone will my grandma, it was an important conversation, and Josh got mad and maybe through this frozen sandwich away and maybe is still hiding it. Either way he still gets angry but luckily not as bad as the classmates. Tomorrow he is going to a Dental place just to get the number this Asian lady had an issue with me cuz she didn't like to talk. I don't like to talk either, but I have to talk to safe my life geez. Lol I almost want to scream at ppl but I have not yet. I just get road rage for sure :(
Have you ever broken a bone due to anger?
The Aspie World I have come very close a few times, and once I almost dislocated my own jaw. Mostly I hurt my hands or fingers during meltdowns.
many, many. mostly in my hands from punching things. usually inanimate objects, occasionally myself.
Each hand once, one broken wrist, one toe.
My partner has broken lots of bins ...
Several times
I see my son build up anger and explode, he is autistic and has more outbursts at school, I try so hard to understand him, so I'm really happy I came across your videos 🥰 thank you, you really have no idea how much you've helped. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
I'm so very proud of you and your channel. When I first "met" you, you had under 150 subscribers. It's heart warming.
Wow that is crazy!! You have been here from the start💚 thank you so much!
@@TheAspieWorld yes, thank you. You used to make lives with your friend Alex back then.
@@oanaalexia It's great that Dan's channel has Blown up. If you like videos about autism please consider checking my channel.
Yeah and the other question towards the end of the video - yes, I experience anger like that where it is sudden, and I go from 0 to rage in less than a split second, and I either hit or punch things around me, or hit myself in the face or head. I TOTALLY relate to it making you feel sad, and if I get too upset with myself for it, it can trigger a sort of secondary meltdown that’s really hard to come back from. As a parent of a 3 and a 5 year old, one of whom is also autistic, I often beat myself up for not always being able to model patience and healthy ways to manage anger because they sometimes see me meltdown. PS parenting as an autistic person, have you ever done a video on that? Would love to see something like that. I adore my children but parenting presents so many challenges for me as an autistic person and it can really tank my self esteem. Thanks for making these videos!
My son is 40 now and i'm 58. I didn't know about autism and there was no treatment but prayer and endurance. The good news is that though being both ASD, we love one another today. And enduring is what makes Overcoming Warriors. If you're open minded, look up James 1:2,3,4 in the Bible. Know that you were created lovingly and with a purpose, Psalm 139, and you're not left to do it alone. Many blessings and much love to all of you kind young parents who don't want to traumatize your children. In the name of Jesus, the soon and coming King, i pray your warrior souls would be filled with hope and faith for your journeys, and with overcoming love for your babies 💜
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I’m happy medication is working for you Daniel. Personally, I stopped taking all altering medications and teaching myself to deal with anxiety. My man is loving and patient and it isn’t easy. But, I feel stronger. Love your videos!
My partner loves to listen to you when I watch these videos because she feels they really help her understand me and how to help me so she really says thank you
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I've been on various medications for bipolar and still am. I have also taken medication for anxiety in the past. For new medication you should give your self at least two weeks for your body to adjust. Everyone is different but a week really isn't a long time as medications go. You do seem different. You seem more relaxed and ready to be silly and go with the flow. I am happy you having good results with your medication. Lots of people are afraid because of the myriad of misconceptions out there. I'll never be able to not be on medication. That's how bipolar is. I have to keep my medications and autism secret from a lot of people, so I appreciate that you are documenting your journey with medication and busting that stigma.
I really like the unscripted vlog type videos. They seem more real and to the point from a first person perspective
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My grandson is not on his medication for about 4 years now. He is 17. He Also diagnosed with adhd. But he gets up at 5 every morning & does a work out.
I used to get really frustrated not understanding people because I couldn't read them or understand their language. It felt like they had a joke between themselves about me or that they were just making fun of me. But I never got violent, I just left the group. I have an ex- wife that probably still wonders why I stopped talking to her.
Why did you stop talking to your wife, I'm asking because I recently realized my husband is asperger's. Dont know if I should inform him. But yeah after 38 years together we are apart for a bit now. He stopped talking to me about 8 years ago and I nearly lost my mind and sanity trying to work out what I did to offend him. Anyway , he went from being my best friend and lover to a stranger that had no concern or care for me.
I still dont know why.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
SSRIs (category of mood stabilizer) really helped my anxiety. Stimulants have helped my social anxiety. Therapy puts my growth to good use with skill building so I don’t need the other stuff eventually
Love the singing part, so glad youre feeling good after meds.
I tend to feel anger sometimes. But I never lash out or take it out on people because it makes me feel worse than how I'm already feeling at the time.
But I just tend to keep the anger to myself. My main treatments for it are music or exercising at the gym and it stops me from feeling angry every time 👍
My meltdowns are usually fuelled by my agoraphobia and my medication is very counterproductive, and it doesn't help. Lashing out is inevitable at this point-but I can redirect it towards my bed/pillow.
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@@TheAspieWorld I'm so glad that I've found your channel, because being under the autism spectrum can be perpetually lonely at times. My wife and I are lookin' forward to your future videos, Dan. Thank you so much!
My agoraphobia is really bad as well
I found when I would start new meds the full effect of the pills was felt within the first week for me as well. Everyone said wait 4 - 6 weeks but this just does not hold true to me! I also found I was quite tired and I tend to need 8 hours at night and I love a nap as well. I found anti depressants have worked for me to keep my thoughts and anxiety kind of under control.
You seem calmer to me. I struggle with accents when people talk fast and I was more able to understand you. You are slightly slower and clearer ;)
Speaking of dogs, I was in a terrible state with anxiety this past week because my dog was due her MOT at the vet and I always fear the worst - whenever there is somewhere to go, and I mentally store up what little energy I can spare to cope, I always anticipate my elder sister's infuriating and annoying habit of making last minute changes for one reason or another (I told her about it but she still does it - it's like talking to a revolving door).
Something happened that, to the rest of the world, was random but it triggered a meltdown - my dog's set of steps to help her little paws reach the settee was moved away from its place so that something else was put in place without asking me or without care or respect for my property (told you it was random). I simply shouted, screamed and kicked boxes that contained stuff that was always in my way! I melted down.
Like you said about your anger issues, it isn't something that is done deliberately i.e. pre-meditated (I have AS/ASD/ADHD/PTSD and related chronic illness), it affects our bodies. I ended up screaming, crying and my arms were fit to burst (which is something else that happens with a meltdown). My dog climbed on my lap and stayed there (which is uncannily similar to yours, except my rescue dog has only a stub of a tail) until I was reasonably calmed down.
Anyway, my dog got her MOT i.e. annual check-up, her boosters and some vet-grade glucosamine tablets for her joints as she has arthritis which impedes on her walking off her ''chonk''iness i.e. she needs to lose a kilo in weight. We girls must watch our weight LOL.
During the years of both my undiagnosed and diagnosed AS/ASD etc, For the most part, though, I bottle things up for a time, then something triggers, then I explode, cry, shout, scream and then fall asleep exhausted.
I haven't broken bones in anger or during a meltdown but, if there are people (including some members of my family) who keep pushing buttons and provoking reactions from me … I have broken tables, threw a copy of the Oxford English Dictionary down the stairs, throw things at the floor, slammed doors, and I smashed a couple of mugs. Also, I have tried to tear my hair out from its roots, punch the top of my legs and grrrr! like a tiger with belly ache.
I'm on medication for depression and anxiety as well as other chronic illness. My sleep patterns are rubbish and at least three of the medications make me sleepy - which is why I have a bus pass. Bummer!
I wish you Peace and All Good.
I’m not on any medication anymore but all the medications I’ve been on in the past have taken a good few weeks to fully kick in so keep with it and don’t expect miracles overnight hun, that’s just added pressure on yourself. Take each day as it comes it really does take a while, unless quick release which tend to be as and when needed but with you taking them daily I’d presume their slow release so longer to take full effect.
It’s difficult as I don’t know what it is you’re on, but that’s my experience x
Well the video says it’s about anger, yet in this video you were talking about everything else and only 3 seconds about anger itself. It would be actually very interesting to hear more about anger in people with Asperger, and to give some actual examples of what usually triggers your anger, and what should your partner be doing or behaving in cases when you get angry. Or even what is it that she is maybe saying that triggers your anger, or what is it that she should be doing or not doing when you are angry, and that may trigger or not trigger your anger??
I see it in my son from time to time. Built up frustration with us not understanding what he is trying to communicate. It isn't him, it's on us!
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I really do enjoy the personal stories and I find them the most helpful because they make me feel less alone in a lot of the challenges I face personally. I recently tried to start my own channel to make personal videos and I ended up closing the channel on the second day because I felt so exposed, so I really applaud you for putting your personal story out there and having the courage to open up and make videos like this! They’re really helpful to me, at least. Also, I take medical marijuana and it helps me a lot to be more relaxed and have fewer meltdowns 😁🙏 It is also the only thing that helps me sleep through the night. I have taken 5 hpt too (I may have the spelling wrong?) and it doesn’t help me sleep that much. My medical marijuana is an oil tincture that’s a mixture between CBD, MCT oil and THC, if that helps.
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I've noticed months after watching your videos, I began seeing other videos by some people with Autism, Asperger's from the inside and Yo Samdy Sam, I never used to see them pop up before.
Same here
I’m glad to here that your new medication is helping you improve that’s great news
Dan, I commented before on the video where you had just picked up your medicine. There’s more of my story there if you are interested. So I’m on the same med as you. I’ve tried several other meds along my 28 yr. of mental health treatment which started when I was about 30. That’s when I decided that the anxiety and depression I had experienced since childhood was effecting how I mothered my 3 kids. I didn’t want meds but I really didn’t want to ruin my kids childhood even more. Just telling you this because I want you to know I understand what you were saying about your baby and girlfriend. This Duloxetine has been the best and most effective of all that I tried. I think since your throat was a bit sore and you were poorly when you were starting the meds, that was probably a virus you were fighting off. The nausea, headache and fatigue could’ve been caused by either or both of those things. I’m so glad you are feeling better! You definitely seem better! You seemed wired and almost manic in the last video but you seem more like yourself now. Please stick with the medicine for a go at it. It should get even better as you go. You body will adjust to it. You’re doing the right thing and I admire you so much!
You've basically described what I'm going through right now. Could you please do a video on prepping to speak to a doctor and counsellor, and how to talk to them., I always struggle to say how I'm feeling or what I'm thinking, so it comes out in anger outbursts and irritability, as well as withdrawing and lack of motivation
I’m glad to hear that you are doing better
just started on a mood med and it's helping my symptoms of depression and meltdowns.
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@@TheAspieWorld Thanks so much. I was diagnosed ASD/HFA and ADHD last month. Trying to figure a lot out, so I really appreciate the content and your attitude. All the best.
You seem more focused, less agitated. Excellent!
all through high-school and through my job history ... just a very angry HEAD BANGING "why is this?!!?"... hope the brillia keeps working...
Most autistics take meds for co-occuring conditions. Commonly for depression/anxiety. Some ADHD. Some for bi-polar. And some even for schitzophrenia. (Sp?) For what are you taking the med?
I'm on a lot of medications but low dosages of things. I'm on Concerta as well as an Antidepresant. I up my anti depressant when I am premenstrual or when it's holiday and I am completely whack and out of routine.
My 5 yr old son is autistic, has anger out-bursts, yelling stomping, pounding his first down!... I'm concerned about this as it's getting worse, he's getting stronger, and bigger,....I pray I can't handle these situations, since it's just me and his sister here, what do you think?
While I have been prone to outbursts more in the past, I still struggle with it sometimes. My brain will go into overdrive and not stop. The outlet has never really been physical, more verbal and very aggressive. It is really annoying/startling to anyone who happens to be around at the time. I am trying to get better at catching it before it comes to that point. Thanks for making this video.
I don't know if it's only me but I get psycho thoughts alot like being a serial killer ,a mass shooter ,a bomber etc , I can't figure if it's because of autism or because I got bullied a lot in college (uni) and have this permanent anger in me and hurting and attacking is constantly on my mind
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No mention of what the medication is
I definitely would like to learn more about anger from another autistic one's point of view. The tree thing happened when I was seventeen. I'm almost 28 now. I know that I'm SO much more potentially dangerous. I cherish peace and love with a passion, but I'm also passionate about honorable combat. I only want to ever do the good, but sometimes certain people get under my skin enough to make me want to lash out and it always leads me to a fork in the road. Do I freak out like an animal and destroy, or do I melt down and freeze up and keep it bottled? I almost always keep it bottled. I havent fought since I was eighteen. But recently I've had some breakdowns that without intervention could have resulted in....let's just say some REALLY bad. I've studied military weapons and tactics since I was seven and I'm almost 28 now. I'm armed to the teeth with swords, Kuni, Bowie knives....I seek a way to further temper myself to resist the natural anger response and instead act in a PEACEFUL, yet effective manner in the face of potential physical conflict.
Hi Dan. I take St John's Wort every night before I go to sleep. It helps me deal with stress and frustration. I also take a valerian root capsule when I'm having anxiety.
I sing tasks I need to get done out loud sometimes. It's more fun than reciting it.
I always feel like shit when I start new meds, and then a few days to weeks later the side effects get better. There is USUALLY (not always) a point where the dose needs to be bumped up a bit to get the exact dose I need. Good luck on your medication journey! I found that functioning in family life with kids that meds have been beneficial to me integrating all the extra noise without melting down, I hope it will help you too 😊.
I had and have a lot of problems with anger and anxiety mostly at work which leads to me be fired. Currently, I am luckier as I am allowed to work from home. Sounds and to much movement around makes me angry to the point that I want to explode in rage. I meditate a few times a day (which is easier done at home and not in a busy crazy open-plan office) which helps a lot. My other fall-back-plan is (sorry might be silly for some) the Jedi Code which also helps a lot. But it doesn't always help. I hate my anger but that only leads to more anger when I am angry. I had this problem throughout my entire life and my mother and teachers didn't understand why as my managers and colleagues don't do either. Even when explaining to them that I have autism and have a hard time controlling my emotions.
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There's autism medication??? Since when? What is it? So autism has been cured? (I'd have quit taking it already if I got those side effects. I take CBD gummies and desvenlafaxine, which make me too tired to have as many meltdowns as before.)
I take Effexor for my depression/anxiety...I was on Lexapro and Zoloft also but Lexapro made me too tired and the Zoloft made me gain a ton of weight. Medication is a lot of trial and error but it’s worth it when you find the right one 💕
I’m glad you feeling well/better 🙌☀️ Ty for the video and update (haven’t had meds but appreciate you being open 🌻✨ also I’ll check out bite 🤜✨🤛
They’ve tried me on so many things. I tend to be sensitive to the side effects. Best one I’ve found so far is Trintellix. It’s really helped with all the rushing thoughts. To start with I had headaches and was tired. I still go through the yawning spells.
Marilyn Tran good point! My son has side effects to *everything*
When I went for adhd analysis the psychiatrist told me that sensitivity to medication was an asd trait
I also experienced Autism anger management since 2013
People on the autism spectrum do not need medication we need understanding and acceptance.
I suppress my anger. I never yell and I hit stuff very rarely. The healthiest way I take out my anger is with music.
I've lost count how many times my son has broken things coz he takes his anger out on anything and everything I've gotten a blow up boxing bag he hits that now hopefully it stops him breaking things 🤞
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@@TheAspieWorld Ive been subbed to you about a year I'm also in your group on Facebook I found your channel when I was searching autism glad I found your channel my son and I enjoy your videos ♥️😊
Hello to everyone, I was following this chanel for quite a while such a great one and so much help.
I am suspecting my boyfriend to have aspergers because of all the things happened, when we started living together in his small flat things turned out different and kind of scary to me because I felt I need to help him.. His meltdowns would get worse and worse so I decided to move out. He changed completely in that year to a different person and he has a bad anger management. He doesn't want to hear about any sickness and i don't know what to do. When he visited me a few weeks ago he had a outburst in public at a restaurant about a situation Wich normally would be funny.
He felt so bad after and said that's that kind of behaviour he doesn't like or understands. He thinks it's not ok and apologiesed so much. Wich breaks my heart to see him so. I don't want to loose the relationship but he turns more and more into someone who avoids everything and every situation also i noticed that he seem to have an issue with touching aswell.
I really don't know how to help him or get my boyfriend back he even seems to avoid me lately. We are long distance now for a while
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My main problem with anger, and probably my biggest fault, is that I have this tendency to bottle up everything negative I've felt in a day, and if I'm having a particularly bad day or a series of bad days, maybe even a rapid fire in a few minutes, an hour, either way it has to come out in some form or another. Could be something relatively harmless, or it could be something on various levels of self-destructive.
Hello. Thanks for sharing. While I don't have autism I do have dystonia which has some over lap for symptoms. Your tips have helped out greatly. Normally I avoid medications like you. Once I tried L-Dopa and lost feeling in my face so drugs are normally not for me. My dystonia is the result of an autoimmune disease but I never found an anti-inflammatory to help in the mental area until the last 6 months. Its called Synapsin and its made a big difference for me. I do try other types of treatment which one of interest to you would be SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol). It was developed for children with Autism but has expanded it use. Just don't do my mistake and do the amount recommended for children, instead for adults you do way less. It overwhelmed me but I do plan to try it again in the near future.
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I bite myself out of anger and stress. I have had sleep issues too my whole life and it has improved with getting a weighted blanket. I also need decompression time where I am left alone even though in general I am an extrovert.
I'm going to starting SAMe for depression /anxiety !
I just started taking SAMe. It’s great for pmdd.
@@healingwaters5930 I take it for depression, anxiety and for my Autistic Synesthesia brain and to help with my Dystiona too!
I take an extra daily dose of Vitamin B1 on top of the mulit-vitamins and minerals I normally take (because my diet is rather narrow). The extra dose of Vitamin B1 takes the edge off my stress and helps me focus more. I have frequent small memory gaps and I learned about the benefits of increased Vitamin B1 through reading about approaches to treating amnesia. B1 doesn't improve memory, instead it reduces the alarm when continuity is suddenly lost.
Medications,Therapy and Support Groups help me with my intense Anger Issues....
I switched away from Cymbalta to other similar meds, because coming off that particular med is said to be a living hell.
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I’m on this medication that’s kind of an anti depressant but it helps with sleep. It’s not working at the moment because I’m highly stressed over a situation at work, that’s causing me to shutdown 😢😭
My husband has broken 2 of his knuckles on his dominant hand twice because of anger episodes. Sometimes, it seems like his anger episodes are actually part of his meltdown process because it almost always happens when he's in a situation where he's becoming overwhelmed by the situation.
Does that make sense?
I've never really inured myself during an anger outburst ... I've injured my sisters before, when we were all still under 18 ... So that was over 25 years ago.
You seemed to be more calm
I have serious anger issues when I have meltdowns I can be very challenging. I self injure although I am working on it. I am currently filming a series on my channel called exploring mental health.
My 10 yr old has bad meltdowns ..threatens people, threatens harming himself. I'm trying to work with him and Docs to help him. Any other parents go through this?:(
My son is 7 and has violent meltdowns. His doctor will change his meds or increase the dose, but he only gets about 10 days before it seems to plateau or quit working and my son starts being violent again. It's so hard for us, we don't know how to help and the doctors seem lost too!
@@LADHP I hear you...same here...🖤
Yes I've broken bones due to anger, also I'm on zoloft to help with my anxiety and depression I was diagnosed with c-ptsd but I find I have more asd symptoms. So I'm not sure if I have both but if I do it would explain alot of experiences I've had in my life
Dan? You seem a lot happier... Don't wanna be THAT person...but.... Just a little manic? Pease keep us updated? Sending loads of love🤗
Yes will keep you updated in the vlog :)
The Aspie World 😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
mind me asking what medication you're taking?
I take Wellbutrin, lamictal and risperidone. the lamictal helps a ton with my anger and risperidone helps a great deal with my terrible anxiety. I was admitted to the hospital a few years back cause my bf at the time triggered an insane meltdown. I went into a blind rage and ran for the knife rack. I honestly didn't know if I was gonna hurt myself or him, or both. he pinned me down and his brother came up and helped him pin me to the floor. my parents came and picked me up and I was in the mental health unit for about a week. things have been so much better since. I still have anxiety but it's more manageable. and when I'm angry my brain actually tells me it's a bad idea to hurt myself or break anything. before, I wouldn't even think, it would just happen and then I would come to and realize what I'd done. I've injured myself so many times, given myself head injuries, ripped my hair out, and almost broke my hands, left so many things broken, attacked people and left so many holes in walls.
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The Aspie World hey oh no you are taking Cymbalta?? Have you researched it?? I was on it for years it took me 5 years to get off it. Very scary drug. It is supposed to be used for chronic pain but I was given it for anxiety and depression. It’s a central nervous system agent, meaning it has destroyed my central nervous system and given me brain damage, shaking hands, I can no longer use power tools or vibrating machinery, I now have NARCOLEPSY, I now have MS type symptoms - weird zaps and sensations, numbness, confusion. There’s thousands of people warning against Duloxetine.. biggest regret is getting narcolepsy. Do research please, getting off it once you are addicted is physically painful, psychologically gave me major meltdowns and sensitivity, brain zaps. Please google Duloxetine/cymbalta and the words “brain zaps” and “narcolepsy” and “ms symptoms”
I take seroquel and fluroxitine ..
For anxiety , repetitive thinking, sleep and anger
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I don't understand. Why do you take medication at all? I am very disillusioned.I thought you were okay with who you were. I have never taken anything for autism, just for the symptoms (which never worked). You know what you are, and what you do. I'm glad you have something special to do. I wish you all the best.
My anger and anxiety we’re being too much right now so I need help taking off the edge. Thank you so much for the comment!
Sorry if I didn't understand properly. I suppose sometimes drugs might take the edge off. Each person is different. Keep up the good work, I really find value in your channel. Thanks.
When he is bigger, you can always get your kid "The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe" and see how he likes it.
Thank you for sharing..you're amazing🖤
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I didn't think there was mecitation for asd only adhd ? I take meds for my adhd but I think I might have asd , trouble is that they cross over in some ways /many ways so I am unsure really....
I am on Duloxetine - it’s to help with depression, stress, anxiety and ADHD / sleep, and anger management.
@@TheAspieWorld ah ok this is what my other half is on. We suspect that he has asd ..but thought it was just for depression x
I deal with a few anger management type issues myself. Most of the anger management therapist I've tried didn't really do much. It took understanding that it was more of a condition to help me get some of it under control. I'm still not sure which condition is which frustration / irritation / anger issue. I can recognize some of it as may be bipolar 2 or the schizoaffective or maybe even ADHD but it does seem a lot easier to control now that I think my testosterone has dropped.
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Heh. I just noticed that you stim with your beard, Dan.
I've been doing this thing lately. I call it "spot the stim" ... Just being more aware of my own stims as well as other people's. It's an awareness exercise I've been working on.
Been on these meds for 30 years.. pro tips!!!::::
Take the meds with orange juice and toast. Higher ph levels is a thing in Adhd/autism land. Make sure to drink shit loads of water too.
When summer hits take the meds with so much water or you’ll get heat stroke faster.
As for your sex drive.. if you feel it’s lacking because of the meds take it earlier in the morning.
Rage is still a thing.. but it’s not as often.
Time released I’m guessing? The tiredness is from the onset of the next released round of meds.
Take the meds early so when it wears off you have some Adhd hyper time and then a wind down. My rule is no later than 10am or rip sleep.
Just some advice feel free to ignore as we are all different.
Would you mind sharing the medication you are taking or have you already shared in another video? Thank you
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Thank you for sharing❤.
The Aspie World be careful with duloxetine and serotonin overdoes. I had duloxetine and it completely messed me up. I tried setraline, venlaflxain, fluoxetine, citalopram and am currently on Mittazapene.
Mittazapene is the only one that has helped with my mood. Non of the meds have ever helped with my anger or anxiety.
One of the meds I tried (I don’t remember which one) sent me hyper for 2 weeks, non stop singing, jumping, bouncing off the walls and extreme risk taking behaviour, it was very dangerous :/
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Hi Dan. Big fan. Can you tell me the name of the medication you are trying for anger meltdowns please? Sue. X
I have the same TARDIS mug! I bought it on London..
I don’t have anger issues and don’t have ASD (but do have some traits). I have however broken most fingers, a hand, both wrists, toes, ribs, nose etc... due to various sports such as full contact Taekwondo and being a rubbish motorcycle rider lol (I used to train with Sarah Stevenson MBE, but gogo go Jade Jones). Broken bones regardless as to the cause is just not fun at all.
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I take pristique to manage my depression and anxiety symptoms and it works super well for me!
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Oh haha Also my dog does this too 😂🤷♀️ I have 2 dogs though so I always thought I made my (anxiety ridden) doggo more comfortable. I do mess with htp-5 a little. Ty again for this!
I missed what medicine you were on but it sounds like a serotonin-related once since that might make 5-HTP counter indicated. I'm on one called Wellbutrin (bupropion) and it's the only similar one I haven't actually had a nasty allergic reaction to. I was at the point of giving up on medicines before that. I took Ritalin (methylphenidate) when I was younger and that's really the only one that did anything positive for me but, because it's a stimulant, doctors were reluctant to give it to me and it was really only going to do so much because I keep having to have the doctor raise the dose for it to work. This medicine I'm on now is a little bit in between a stimulant and an antidepressant as far as how it acts on my body and it really helps without causing any side effects, plus if I freak out and have social difficulties going to the doctor to get a refill, there doesn't seem to be any withdrawal at this point at least. The other medicine that's helped me is birth control pills because part of what really makes me lose it is hormonal variations. I imagine these also happen in physiologically male people too but, sadly, I don't think much attention has been paid to this and so I don't think there's any treatment for it.
I almost killed a man with my seratted duel swords. Something told me/gave me the feeling that I should first consult my mom rather than bypassing her place into the woods where the target was located. I was gonna render this man unrecognizable! But when me and mom talked about it, and I began to realize how the causation of this man's dangerous actions (leaving a huge pile of used H needles on my friends back porch who has a five year old in a place FILLED with many children) were actually Similar to the root causes of my emotional issues, my anger shifted almost instantly to depression and utter regret, and in that moment I envisioned how I'd kill MYSELF because of almost attempting to kill this man. I almost killed myself in a similar way the samurai did when they felt they've greatly dishonored. I ended up in the psych ward over it where they diagnosed me with depression. I'm usually a pretty goofy happy person though. Its just certain things trigger me to want to become like an animalistic hate-filled worrior. Punches and kicks are the least of it. It took me two minuts to be fully armed and prepared. I knew this dude was ex-military too so i saw it as honorable combat. I'd have cornered him and thrown him one of my duel swords....it was bad. Dude might be fucked up, but hes just lonely and obsessive and ruminates in it. He doesnt really deserve to die but at the time I truely passionately felt that he did.
my guy you need to work on your self awareness, I understand that you might think using swords and shit is cool, but threatening to go kill someone with them like you actually had it in you to do so is not disturbing or scary, it’s cringey. relax man, smoke a blunt
I usually take adderal when I was in school and i still do just to stay focus
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nice TARDIS. I've been having issues sleeping for a couple of years
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I really struggle with anger and involuntary self harm behaviours. I’m really struggling to control it and unfortunately I can’t take any medication to help as it interacts with my other medications. If you have any hacks for that it would be great.
That’s not a very helpful comment is it. Out of curiosity why did you choose to post that on my comment and not say it in general to anyone who has expressed that they have had difficulties with things like braking bones or causing themselves injury? In my country (I don’t know about yours as I don’t know where you are from) but if a prospective employer did that it would be discrimination and would be taken to court and they would be sued.
People like me? That’s very rude and I suggest if you don’t like something you read just move on and don’t say anything. Are you saying those with autism and experience meltdowns choose to be that way? I’m not unhealthy in any way
Cullen Tashiro I’m not reliant on medication for it or trying to convince myself that medication is the only answer, hence why I asked if there were any hacks. Don’t make presumptions about someone you don’t know, I try many things that aren’t medication to help.
the only meds I am taking currently are hydroxyzine for anxiety and lorazepam for panic attacks. and when I get super angry I use marijuana, seems to do the job.
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If it’s Welbutrin don’t smoke a cigarette. It will make you feel so nauseous. I took a drag off a friend’s cig regrettably, which I occasionally do. Not anymore! 🤮
I found out drs actually use it to help ppl stop smoking. I felt why! 🤢🤢🤢
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i cant find bite on my phone. any advice
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What is the name of the medication?
What medication are you taking
What is the medicine you started?
Duloxetine
@@TheAspieWorld thanks, I had forgotten what it was
do you want to make a video of autism and pets?
I have autism and i have two cats, they make me feel so calm and relaxed. I used to have a dog but sadly he died a few years back. I felt so lonley and was very depressed, my anxiety was so much worse and then I got my cats and i felt so much calmer, it is easier with pets than people i think.. So what do you think about having pets? :-)
I lost my job because I have asd. I don't understand how to respond.
Even though I am not diagnosed officially, I do take meds that help with my adult ADD. I take buproprian to keep my emotions in check and I take adderall first thing in the morning for my focus. I take other herbals to assist in keep things better.
The side effect subside and then...it just takes the edge off.
I like taking B-12 liquid for a boost of energy midday :)
Hey Dan I'm constantly agitated in class. Any tips
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@@TheAspieWorld already have. Sick channel
Fidget spinners and cubes help me when I'm anxious.
Megan Buckroyd what are u agitated by
@@kfarm9739 don't know just constantly agitated. Tries stim toys but don't really do much. Can't get medication so I don't know what to do. Find myself tapping my leg most of the time but I get told off for it 'being distracting'
OmG Dan! You have a TARDIS! That is so cool! Who's your favourite Dr?!
Hey so I don't know if I have anger issues but my son got really mad when I was on the phone will my grandma, it was an important conversation, and Josh got mad and maybe through this frozen sandwich away and maybe is still hiding it. Either way he still gets angry but luckily not as bad as the classmates. Tomorrow he is going to a Dental place just to get the number this Asian lady had an issue with me cuz she didn't like to talk. I don't like to talk either, but I have to talk to safe my life geez. Lol I almost want to scream at ppl but I have not yet. I just get road rage for sure :(
What is this medication!!!!
I love that Dan's just like a bid kid☺
I had my work for 17 years.
I'm over it now. I want to say thanks to everyone and I'll be okay. All you on the spectrum are awesome. That's why I say awsomism instead of autism.