Anxiety and Autism
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Description
According to the NHS Choices website
‘Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam or having a medical test or job interview.’
However research shows that many people with autism are more anxious than other people.
Joe Powell explains some of anxieties he faces every day.
Sometimes the anxiety is caused by having to deal with other people.
Sometimes the anxiety can be made worse by specific things, such as a stranger entering the room.
There are a number of different treatments which can help including:
- Learning to recognise problem situations and take the right action to solve the problem.
- Drug treatment can also be effective but it is important to find the correct drug and the correct dosage.
Whatever method you chose to reduce your anxiety, it is crucial to identify the cause. That way you can tackle it more effectively.
Further information
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Last Updated : 20/04/2013 Back to Top
