03-14-2007, 08:34 PM
First of all I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kyle and I am 17 years old.
I've been suffering with depression again recently and visited my doctor for some help. He prescribed me Duloxetine which has severely altered my personality. I feel like a complete bum, I don't really function any more, my interests have completely vanished and my college work is being effected.
The last check up I had on my progress with the medication left my doctor pleased because my depression and anxiety had stopped. For some reason I mentioned my inability to concentrate on college work and that I've gone from being a perfectionist to not caring about anything at all. He said that this is the reverse to what should normally happen and hinted that I may have OCD.
My auntie has OCD but I knew little about it so I researched the disorder and concluded that it did not resemble my personality at all. I then came across AS and was incredibly shocked to read the entire Wikipedia article almost like an autobiography of myself. Furthermore the same applied for my father and I know that AS is hereditary. I took the AS test and scored 162 so I am apparently very likely to be an Aspie.
I am going to call the AS helpline on Friday to confirm that I am not being a hypochondriac and to get a little guidance on how to approach my doctor and reach a diagnosis.
I would like to know about your experiences and any help your willing to give.
Thankyou.
I've been suffering with depression again recently and visited my doctor for some help. He prescribed me Duloxetine which has severely altered my personality. I feel like a complete bum, I don't really function any more, my interests have completely vanished and my college work is being effected.
The last check up I had on my progress with the medication left my doctor pleased because my depression and anxiety had stopped. For some reason I mentioned my inability to concentrate on college work and that I've gone from being a perfectionist to not caring about anything at all. He said that this is the reverse to what should normally happen and hinted that I may have OCD.
My auntie has OCD but I knew little about it so I researched the disorder and concluded that it did not resemble my personality at all. I then came across AS and was incredibly shocked to read the entire Wikipedia article almost like an autobiography of myself. Furthermore the same applied for my father and I know that AS is hereditary. I took the AS test and scored 162 so I am apparently very likely to be an Aspie.
I am going to call the AS helpline on Friday to confirm that I am not being a hypochondriac and to get a little guidance on how to approach my doctor and reach a diagnosis.
I would like to know about your experiences and any help your willing to give.
Thankyou.
