The fight or flight response in many of our Autistic Community members, is so strong, it nearly outweighs other body systems. I was constantly criticized and felt I could do nothing to please my Mother. Nothing I ever did was ever good enough for her. It took my growing up, going to University, and being successful in my career to understand the problem was not me.

But the damage had already been done. It has only been in recent months that I feel I am on the right track. Because my senses are so hypervigilent, off the charts, out there, my medical team believes I should be on this medication for moods/anxiety. Since the medicine for ADHD did not work out so well, I agreed to go on Buspar. It turned out really well.

When you hear EVERY little thing as if it were right there in front of you, well, that's anxiety. I feel so much better now.

Of course, this does not mean that I have stopped my routines that give me peace of mind. Oh, no, never.

Adios. Amigos. Talk to you again soon.

Mamacita Jane