tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post3196623920662943777..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Aspergers and Comorbid BipolarUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-38614655748642285152022-04-24T12:50:05.980-07:002022-04-24T12:50:05.980-07:00This has been a rather helpful blog post. Thank yo...This has been a rather helpful blog post. Thank you. I grew up recognised as being on the Autism Spectrum (originally diagnosed with Asperger's at 14 before the classification names were rolled into Autism Spectrum, which feels more accurate to me anyways as "severity" in each area of functioning can vary day in and day out). I got diagnosed with Bipolar finally at age 23, but thanks to the Autism diagnosis it's cloudy for which number I am. I can reach really high mania and psychosis, but also really severe depression. And as much as I struggled in high school, it's honestly been harder to cope as an adult now that my bipolar has worsened. I've had no success with Lithium oddly enough, success with Olanzapine, but it gave me the shakes and made me constantly faint, and I gained severe weight. Great success with Valproate for mania management, Lamotrogine still pending for depression. I'm still highly irritable, and Abilify and Latuda sadly gave me heart issues. Based on the comments I may have to ask my psychiatrist about trying Risperdal. <br />In regards to people who've had success with gluten free, I don't know if this will be the same in your case, but for me it was more an issue with FODMAPs :) so if you're still struggling that could be worth a try, as long as it doesn't drive you crazy through restriction in what can already be a poor diet due to sensory struggles.<br />I've rambled and wasn't very clear or concise which I suppose is a trait of my two conditions haha, but I thought I'd add some of my experience and thank you for the article and everybody who already shared there's. As an Autistic and Bipolar Adult, here's hoping I can finally learnt how to manage these two things togetherClaire-is-the-moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843099809987372067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-9567077349452462662015-10-28T05:31:07.178-07:002015-10-28T05:31:07.178-07:00I have another suggestion that our family tried wi...I have another suggestion that our family tried with our son who is ADHD, Aspergers, OCD and in-process evaluation of bi-polar. Almost 2 years ago now we were at our wits-end trying to find a medication/treatment that would alleviate my son's constant anger & irritability. He has been taking Risperdal for many years & it has helped, but it wasn't a "miracle" situation that seemed to solve everything. We went GLUTEN-FREE. It is known that gluten, an un-digestable protein found in wheat & other grains, is a "poison" for the brain & body..especially for those with neurological conditions such as Aspergers or ADHD. It was our last-ditch effort. It seemed daunting because there are many things you just can't eat..but nowadays almost every store or restaurant you may go to has gluten-free foods & options. Anyway..It took a few weeks to "kick-in" but my son's anger & irritability literally WENT AWAY! His general mood was happy & at-ease rather than on a constant short fuse. His hyperactivity did not go away..but his antics became more silly & fun in nature instead of mischievous & problematic. He absolutely loves all the food too! So as I mentioned my son has other mental issues that simply going gluten-free will not resolve but as far as his general mood on a day-to-day basis, it has made an amazing difference! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16297852459086092215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-70083098424458948042014-03-14T09:30:35.187-07:002014-03-14T09:30:35.187-07:00Lil prodigy did u get help? Lil prodigy did u get help? Momof2withasperadhddepressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227222457751317051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-49644376638439625882013-08-07T10:17:14.078-07:002013-08-07T10:17:14.078-07:00I just found out that I had Aspergers. For ten yea...I just found out that I had Aspergers. For ten years, I had no idea. I thought the preference of alone time and dislike of loud noise was because of the PBD 1. I knew that I had co morbid disorders OCD, ADHD, and panic disorder, but I had no idea that I had this. So, what do I do now? LilProdigy1915https://www.blogger.com/profile/05682116404436406800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-49096490152663592502013-07-29T11:29:06.222-07:002013-07-29T11:29:06.222-07:00Risperdal is a terrific drug, however, my son gain...Risperdal is a terrific drug, however, my son gained 80 lbs. while on it. We are now trying Trileptal and Abilify. <br />Kalebsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277599090653600533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-75206416755348407042012-04-28T15:19:56.947-07:002012-04-28T15:19:56.947-07:00my son asperger's/bipolar son has also been ta...my son asperger's/bipolar son has also been taking Risperdal and it has been a miracle med for him as well!!! I had not realized that one of his biggest problems is anxiety-which the Risperdal helps to alleviate. His ODD almost completely disappeared, and meltdowns/tantrums have significantly decrease in frequency. He is a happy child now!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-63331909553491388622012-04-17T13:20:54.638-07:002012-04-17T13:20:54.638-07:00I just wanted to mention we've tried a few dif...I just wanted to mention we've tried a few different medications to help my son w Autism and they just weren't working or he had bad side effects. But then his doc recommended trying Risperdal. Which is used to treat bipolar. My son is now a new child and living life to the fullest!! He has conversations other than Pokemon and Bey blades (not a lot but definitely more) he smiles, he gives hugs, u can touch him w out him freaking out, he tries different foods, he talks w ppl, his meltdowns are almost completely gone (he is only 6 so he's still gonna throw fits) he actually is interacting w other children, he talks w his doctors, he's no longer violent, his tics have even slowed down and the big one....he's now playing soccer! <br />Now I'm sure this doesn't work for everyone but my son is definitely a success story and our lives have truly changed for the better! I see my son living life the way I've always hoped he would. All from a medication to help him. I'm very thankful for that! I just wanted to share our positive outcome :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com