Autistic and Bipolar Comorbidity

[Autistic and Bipolar Comorbidity]

There seems to be a really close link between ASD and Bipolar. Im not exactly sure what it is, but the symptoms seem to be fairly similar, and I bet a lot of people with ASD get misdiagnosed as having bipolar when they actually have ASD.

[where the 90,s and early 00,s the best years?]

They were good years. I remember TV shows used to be much better than now (on the whole), and I used to love the old shows. I tend to watch old shows now rather than newer ones. Not only were wagon wheels bigger, but tins of Roses/ Quality street etc were as well, and I kind of miss the old tins, rather than the new plastic ones.

[Polycystic Ovarian syndrome and aspergers - a link?]

I also have PCOS and ASD, and there could easily be a link. I think it may be a hormonal link somewhere in the body.

[Sleep and sleepproblems]

thanks for this link, it is really helpful. I have sleep apnoea which is a complete nightmare. I also struggle to fall asleep, and then when I am asleep I sleep for ages.

[Irlen Syndrome (Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome)]

Hi, I also suffer from Irlen Syndrome, along with photosenstivity and Epilepsy. It is a pain, especially at Christmas time, when everyone feels the need to put up flashing christmas lights.

[Adult Autism Diagnostic and Therapy Service - York Based]

Im going there atm. It is fantastic, because it is private, but the NHS is funding it for me, which is really good.

[What's everyone listening to?]

Im normally really into music, but recently, I havent been listening to it much. Dont know why. Just feel like I have run out of bands to listen to, and the new ones that people suggest never seem to interest me.

[Do we really need Black Friday?]

No, its just a gimmick for the businesses to make more profit. Its not worth it; people get hurt, and the companies couldnt care less.

[Help - Flapping]

Hi;

I actually used to do this myself up until the age of about 15! I did it when I was excited. It was, in my case, something I just grew out of, as I learned to express myself in other, more appropriate ways. I think, in this case, its clearly his way of expressing himself- a way of showing his happiness/ frustration.

In terms of bullying, it is a very difficult thing to stop the 'flapping'; try to explain to his friends why he does it in a way they will understand as much as possible; maybe even ask his school to let you address all the pupils yourself as to why he does it?.

[I am in some serious need of advice]

im sorry to read that you have had so much trouble. I was diagnosed with BPD as well; I think its almost an automatic diagnoses they give to people when they don't know what is really the truth. I know I don't have BPD, or any of the other things I was diagnosed with (other than my Epilepsy). Its difficult, but when you have ASD or something along those lines, you struggle to communicate; its like you say one thing and everyone else has heard another.

[Transitions lenses & light sensitivity]

Hi,

 

you should be able to get funding. I have Irlen Lens syndrome myself and got funding for the glasses. However, in my case, it came in the form of student finance, so I am not sure how it would work for a twelve year old.