@actuallyautistic

A question: Do psychotropic medications work differently for you? Or not work at all? I've had them prescribed for me, in the past, for depression and a failed attempt to get me off cigarettes, and they had absolutely no effect. For the depression, my doctor tried several different types and I was the one who gave up and said no more.
Is this a me thing, or an autism thing?

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic

I'm pretty new to the neurodivergent world, so take this with a massive grain of salt, but I've had a similar experience.

I was dx'd with depression in my late teens and I was prescribed Wellbutrin. That worked well for a while and I went off of it after a few years. Flash forward a decade to a few years ago, and was prescribed Wellbutrin again, but it did nothing. I've tried others since then and no response. I'm about ready to give up too. Nothing seems to help.

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic

I've been wondering that for myself, but it's not as straightforward in my case. Or at least, I don't *think* it's that straightforward. I'm looking (casually) for a new job, so we'll see if it helps when I do. Figuring out that I'm probably neurodivergent is making me unsure of what to look for in a job.

@malcircuit @actuallyautistic

What interests you, and what are your strengths? Not asking to ask, asking to have you ask yourself.
I'm a lifelong sci-fi geek, and having things orderly and logical appeals to me. I stumbled into a job in aerospace, and it's perfect for me. Stuff I've held in my hands is out in space, doing science. The path to get it there is rigidly controlled and fully documented. It appeals to me on every level.

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic

I'm an electrical engineer by training. It's funny, because what you describe sounds ideal for a lot of reasons. I love science and space. I've been considering a shift in that direction, but there other factors at play and I'm not sure moving would be the best for me. I live in Illinois, which doesn't have as much space stuff as CA and CO, so I'm limited on that front unless I move.

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@malcircuit @actuallyautistic

If you ever decide to go in that direction, do some extra study in electronics at cryogenic temperatures (resistors and capacitors get funky when things get really cold) and how they respond to high radiation environments. In the radiation belts around planetary bodies, it's like a nuclear war zone. You'll have a leg up on the competition.

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@ScottSoCal

I've heard of things like Single-Event Upsets, so I have a vague idea of the kinds of things that have to be designed around. I might look into it a bit deeper if that's really the direction I want to go. Thanks!

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