I stumbled across the Aucademy UA-cam channel a few months back. I've watched several of these now and I always find myself nodding along and this video in particular has been my favourite so far! I resonated so deeply and have had a very similar experience with substance use as a late diagnosed audhder, I laughed along with you all and even shed a few tears. Thank you so much for talking about this, I feel very seen and understood. Can't wait to watch the video on RSD!
I’m an autistic person in recovery. Thank you so much, for making this co-occurring disorder visible! I was told, in treatment, that I didn’t want recovery enough, because I wasn’t verbally sharing in therapy groups. We need autism-specific treatment methods, to ensure we have a meaningful and non-traumatic treatment experience. A lot of people know that SUD is a common co-occurring disorder with ADHD and bipolar disorder, but many people don’t know that people with autism are also at an increased risk of Substance Use Disorders. Stereotypes of people with autism as rule-bound and socially avoidant contribute to this. Thanks for the accurate information and for sharing some of your experiences! I can relate to so much of this discussion! I was, also, more comfortable with adults than with my peers, as a kid, which was exploited by adults. I didn’t realize a lot of autistic kids got the “old soul” thing.
I don’t think inter generational friendships are necessarily nefarious. I’m a 49 yr old female, and I tend to naturally befriend people in their late teens and twenties. I’ve been exploited terribly at times, by other people of all ages. But it is about the nature of the person, not their age I think.
I don't believe the speakers were saying that all were nefarious, but it's certainly important to learn boundaries and assess what someone wants from an interaction/connection/relationship ❤ Thank you for contributing to the discussion.
I am currently struggling with non-stop anxiety and overwhelming stress due to my OCD and autism. I drink everyday to stop feeling physically horrendous and to help me cope.
We're sorry to hear that. Please consider some of the work by David Gray-Hammond who educates on this topic, and maybe there are some resources that help or signpost you. emergentdivergence.com/
I love weed, it helps me unmask. I have been on a break now from it for 5 months and my mental health is on an all time low, for other reasons, but I miss smoking as a coping strategy
The research, as far as I understand it , is almost the same for the 3 they studied, 12 streps , non 12 step treatment programs, and nothing. They rates of success where more or less the same , with slight variations.
I stumbled across the Aucademy UA-cam channel a few months back. I've watched several of these now and I always find myself nodding along and this video in particular has been my favourite so far! I resonated so deeply and have had a very similar experience with substance use as a late diagnosed audhder, I laughed along with you all and even shed a few tears. Thank you so much for talking about this, I feel very seen and understood. Can't wait to watch the video on RSD!
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I’m an autistic person in recovery. Thank you so much, for making this co-occurring disorder visible! I was told, in treatment, that I didn’t want recovery enough, because I wasn’t verbally sharing in therapy groups. We need autism-specific treatment methods, to ensure we have a meaningful and non-traumatic treatment experience. A lot of people know that SUD is a common co-occurring disorder with ADHD and bipolar disorder, but many people don’t know that people with autism are also at an increased risk of Substance Use Disorders. Stereotypes of people with autism as rule-bound and socially avoidant contribute to this. Thanks for the accurate information and for sharing some of your experiences! I can relate to so much of this discussion! I was, also, more comfortable with adults than with my peers, as a kid, which was exploited by adults. I didn’t realize a lot of autistic kids got the “old soul” thing.
I don’t think inter generational friendships are necessarily nefarious. I’m a 49 yr old female, and I tend to naturally befriend people in their late teens and twenties. I’ve been exploited terribly at times, by other people of all ages. But it is about the nature of the person, not their age I think.
I don't believe the speakers were saying that all were nefarious, but it's certainly important to learn boundaries and assess what someone wants from an interaction/connection/relationship ❤ Thank you for contributing to the discussion.
I am currently struggling with non-stop anxiety and overwhelming stress due to my OCD and autism. I drink everyday to stop feeling physically horrendous and to help me cope.
We're sorry to hear that. Please consider some of the work by David Gray-Hammond who educates on this topic, and maybe there are some resources that help or signpost you. emergentdivergence.com/
I love weed, it helps me unmask. I have been on a break now from it for 5 months and my mental health is on an all time low, for other reasons, but I miss smoking as a coping strategy
The research, as far as I understand it , is almost the same for the 3 they studied, 12 streps , non 12 step treatment programs, and nothing. They rates of success where more or less the same , with slight variations.