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I'm so sick of this. Last night I had to go to the ER for a pretty minor eye injury. Basically, I cried from the second I walked in until the second I walked out. The staff kept looking at me like I was crazy, asking if I had any other injuries, my behavior was so inappropriate for the situation. I was confused, disoriented, I had to ask them to repeat everything, couldn't think of answers to the simplest questions.

The whole time it was happening, I kept trying to calm down, and couldn't. I knew why I was upset: being forced to be in a new place without being prepared, being trapped there until they decided they were done with me, having them pouring things in my eye, etc. Yet I couldn't make myself stop. Then ten minutes after I walked out, I was fine.

I like having AS sometimes, but things like this makes me really hate it. I'm wondering if anti-anxiety drugs or something would help. I can't stand getting like this or freezing up whenever I'm caught off-guard. It's so embarrassing.

At least I got some Vicodin out of it.

I have (meltdowns X 10^ (1/0)). I do understand. I hate taking medicine, but my prescription, which helps considerably, is Clonazepam. Clonazepam is an anti-anxiety medicine importantly with mild anti-seizure properties - this is key! Perhaps you could ask your doctor/prescriber about this, or an equivalent. Meltdowns are too hard.......screaming horror.

I am very shy and studious, but meltdowns, to me, feel like being locked in a small box and thrown into the middle of the open ocean - sheer terror. I am sorry about what happened to you; it's nothing to be ashamed of though since you're an Aspie. (I should take my own advice)! Also, you may consider getting a medic alert id bracelet or just a card for your wallet to 'explain' to Professional Unit X your condition, in the event of an emergency (like your ER experience) so you're misinterpreted harshly. You did nothing wrong or bad.

Ask about prescription medication, if you think this would help - good luck, ghostofzoelund! Please post back on Wrong Planet too!

when i went to get contacts.... they TRIED to put them in me the first time.

after trying for an hour to get one in... they gave up.

i'm super sensitive about my eyes... it's why i know ill never get lazer surgery for them (they poke a needle in your eye!)

i probably woulda done the SAME thing....... sorry you had to go through it

My older brother is on this. It's supposed to help with anxiety so his OCD isn't as harsh, but I swear it makes his ADHD and OCD worse considering that he is no longer anxious about getting caught and yelled at by Mum. She still thinks it makes him better though.

Zamone - Wow! Side-effects cannot be anticipated, I guess. Medication works differently on every individual.

Your story sounds similar to mine, before meds. I was desperate, and willing to try anything. I started taking anti- anxiety/depression meds, about 3 years ago, with desirable results. I will warn you though, these meds can leave you foggy headed, and can also change your personality some. But, if you are as desperate as I was, it's worth it. After a few months, the fogginess seemed to lift, and my slight personality change, was for the better. Though still not perfect, my life is much better now, and I can function somewhat normally, in social situations. My recommendation is, if your life is hell, try meds. You have nothing to lose. If you find something that works for you, you will definitely be greatful.

All of your support and suggestions are very much appreciated. It's very helpful to hear how others with AS respond to medications. I still haven't made up my mind, but this is much more useful than talking to my doc, who wants me taking as many meds as I can fit in my mouth. The main thing I'm worried about is feeling "drugged", and not myself. I think I might rather keep going on the way I am than have that happen. I was put on some things as a teenager, and it was not a good experience. Might be different now. I still have to think about it.

I hope things improve with you soon!