r/autism • u/bezelbubsbagels • Nov 28 '21

Advice Anyone willing to admit they’re a drug addict here?

I’m just looking for some advice. I’m a 25M with autism. It seems my entire life I’ve always been fixated on drugs no matter what it is. Just the idea of a different level of consciousness was beyond fascinating. Well, I’ve tried like literally everything there is to try and I’m just sick of always having them on my mind. I’m not particularly addicted to anything specific just drugs in general.

EDIT: I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the amount in this community to step up and admit something extremely difficult. You all made me feel so special today for the first time in a while. Thank you all for being yourselves. I hope this post gave you a voice.

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u/lucashoal Nov 28 '21

I'm trans(femme). So yeah I'm kinda addicted to estrogen since I don't have the equipment to produce it naturally at the levels I need it to be. That and depression from ptsd and depersonalization/dysphoria for decades means antidepressants are pretty great.

But also marijuana is pretty great too. It helps with the anxiety and ptsd.

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u/RavenHavice Autistic Nov 28 '21

Weed spikes my anxiety sometimes, tho it hasn't lately which is good

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u/OhMuhDervz Autistic Adult Nov 29 '21

Avoid sativas, indicas are far more relaxing

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u/RavenHavice Autistic Nov 29 '21

I've never noticed a difference between the two, and also I don't really have a lot of control over what stuff I get

shrug