One of the hardest things about autism for me is having to explain the fact that I find “hard” stuff easy and “easy” stuff hard.
“This task is going to take you several hours and be very difficult” means I’m done in one hour and am now wondering if I missed something.
“This task should take you five minutes, so don’t worry about it” means it takes me a month and I only managed to get it done after taking a bunch of beta-blockers and building an intricate framework from which to approach the task.
#Q: what is beta blockers? i dont think its the same as my adhd meds are they?#does it help w executive dysfunction? hm tags from @quinnbee-s
They’re anxiety meds. They don’t really help with executive dysfunction, but they make it harder for me to have meltdowns, so I can tackle my executive dysfunction without getting as stressed.
I was taught that beta blockers are typically given for high blood pressure or asthma…interesting. I know that some alpha blockers can help with depression.
Yeah, it helps with anxiety through helping with high blood pressure and stuff. It stops the panic response from getting from your brain to your body, stopping anxiety attacks and other physical symptoms of anxiety, which for me reduces meltdowns. And it makes the panic I experience when trying to deal with executive dysfunction less horrible.
It’s interesting that you said asthma, though. All the people I know who are asthmatic have been refused beta blockers for anxiety based on their asthma.
Oh fuck, I meant beta AGONISTS for asthma. Jesus Christ, me. *facepalm*
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