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Meet My Autistic Brain
Comorbidities and Coexisting Disorders
Oct 4, 2022
Explore the connections between autism and various comorbid conditions such as thyroid disorders, PMDD, postpartum depression, and collagen disorders. Learn about the correlation between autism and collagen disorders, EDS, Dupitrine's Contracture, and common co-occurring issues like digestive problems and insomnia. Discover conditions related to autism like dyslexia, hyperlexia, and prosopagnosia, and the importance of identifying and treating coexisting disorders like ADHD and OCD. Delve into mental health conditions in autistics such as depression, anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, anorexia, substance abuse disorder, and addiction, along with their symptoms and indicators.
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- Autistics often experience coexisting disorders such as thyroid disorders, PMDD, and skin conditions, affecting various bodily systems and health aspects.
- Autistics may also face disorders like dyslexia, prosopagnosia, ADHD, and anxiety, impacting cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, requiring specific treatments.
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Comorbid Conditions in Autistics
Many autistics experience multiple coexisting conditions, though scientific research to confirm connections in all cases is limited. Symptoms overlapping various conditions might hint at potential relations or causations. For example, depression may not cause autism, but living with autism can lead to depression. Conditions like thyroid disorders, PMDD, postpartum depression, collagen disorders, skin conditions, digestive issues, allergies, and more are common in autistics, affecting various bodily systems and health aspects.
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