Hi all,
Long time reader, first time poster. I really wanted a diagnosis prior to posting as even though I was sure, I didn't want any doubt that I was suffering from another mental illness. I found out I had the symptoms of Asperger's, or Mild ASD (still confused on what to call it), last April. I went into heavy denial until some of these symptoms were affecting my job and sought help in October. I couldn't get into to see a psychiatrist until yesterday, 1/26, and in the interim went on some anti-depressants that didn't really help and ended up having to leave my job in November. It sucked, as I'm almost 32 and still don't have much focus in my life, even though I've had some good accomplishments.
Yesterday I was formally diagnosed as an Aspie with ADHD, and my mainstays, depression and anxiety. I felt a sense of relief as my psychiatrist told me about all the great things that come with this disorder, while letting me know how to keep the detrimental effects to a minimum. However, since then, I feel the same confusion as I always have.
It was recommended to me that I have 5 activities in the morning and 5 activities at night to create a schedule, or routine, to gain some balance in my life. It was also stated that I need to be doing anything (recommended to game) to curb my boredom. It seemed clear at the time, but now that I've thought about it, I'm unsure what I should do. I'm an avid gamer, love soccer (football), and anything with computers.
I'm looking for some suggestions as this is all fairly new to me and am frankly lost on what I should be doing. I've also been prescribed Lamictal, I think for the anxiety and depression, as SSRIs have had detrimental effects on me. Any suggestions or experiences would be appreciated as I need to learn how to healthily cope with this.
I'm glad to be here and to know there is a place to escape the normies,
Nilwill
28 Jan 2017, 1:45 am
Welcome.
