Fed up with certain aspects of autism.

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I am fed up with the fact that I have to take three daily meds and one almost daily medication (all prescription) just at a failed attempt to not be having severe meltdowns and challenging behaviour every day. (although the gabapentin is mainly for migraines and I also need treatment for schizophrenia and OCD)

It seems that I need to be doped up to stay calm, but even that doesn't work; I still have severe meltdowns almost every day.

All techniques like mindfulness and meditation that I've tried don't work.

I am seeing my psychiatrist today. Amisulpride possibly being increased.

I have bruises on all my limbs and body. I cannot really go out alone anymore.

Anyone else feel this way, fed up.

I am fed up at times.

I could understand it that you're fed up. You want to live a decent life. You want to be independent. But your symptoms prevent all that.

I truly wish things were better for you, Steel Maiden.

Have you ever tried Lamotrigine?

It is an anti-epileptic medication that I'd also used as a mood stabliser.
On a higher dose, it has really helped me regulate my emotions (fewer meltdowns), even though it is still challenging. But it helped me a lot.

I take it along with Clonazepam and some antidepressents.

I take also Lamotrigine for mood stabilizer. It takes edge off my anxiety...

Thanks.

My psych wouldn't put me on lamotrigine. I'm already on two antipsychotics and she's medication-cautious.

It's always good to be medication-cautious.

I have days when I feel completely fed-up. Those days are tough. I try to withdraw on those days and be good to myself - and try to forget things because the more I think about them the less happy I am.

Take care and good luck.