@flowerpot @actuallyautistic It's a mixed bag for me. The meds mostly provide better focus for boring tasks and "activation energy" (ability to get off the couch to start doing the thing). But they also bring down the number of things running around in my head at one time. That in itself helps to keep overwhelm at bay -- although the effect is slightly dimished by the subtle anxious energy the meds can cause.

@holly @actuallyautistic Thanks!

@flowerpot @actuallyautistic In addition to my stimulant, I also take the non-stimulant clonidine. It's one of those drugs that sometimes works for adhd.. but in far far fewer people than stimulants. For me, it tones down the anxiety (it's actually often given to very hyperactive children for it's calming effect). So adding something like that might? be a good choice for those of us with AuDHD.. although I only have my only annecdata.

@holly @actuallyautistic I really appreciate you sharing this info. 🙏🏽

@holly @flowerpot @actuallyautistic

Yup, clonidine and guanfacine are both alpha agonists that sometimes can have good effect for ADHD and autism, especially for those with rejection sensitivity which is the reason why I began guanfacine about a year ago.

It's helped me with anxiety as well.

@IzabelaKaramia @holly @actuallyautistic Thank you for adding that. I have rejection sensitivity (RS). In fact, I'd say that my internal dialog is almost always related to (RS). 🙏🏽

I wrote the post not expecting much, but thinking, "why not ask?". Now I'm feeling pretty hopeful I might be able to find support from meds.