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Originally Posted by Finniky
Even though these are all separate issues in their own respect, they are all actually symptoms of Asperger's. Common symptoms of Asperger's include:
Behavioral: aggression, compulsive behavior, fidgeting, impulsivity, repetitive movements, social isolation, or persistent repetition of words or actions
Mood: anger, anxiety, or apprehension
Also common: depression, intense interest in a limited number of things, learning disability, nightmares, or hyper-sensitivity.
The symptoms of Asperger's and ADHD are similar and overlap significantly. Most people on the spectrum have ADHD symptoms.
So it may not be so much a melting pot of disorders as it is a host of symptoms caused by Asperger's. If that makes you feel better at all! 
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Hello. I just wanted to say I agree with you. I was recently diagnosed with autism, and most of my psychiatric conditions are probably stemmed from autism. You can see my list below of things.
Social anxiety disorder, ASD, GAD, OCD, and panic disorder
Lexapro, 10 mg; Ativan 0.5 mg PRN
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RX: Prozac 20 mg; BuSpar 10 mg 2x a day; Ativan 0.5 mg PRN; Omega 3 Fish Oil; Trazodone, 50 mg (sleep); Melatonin 3-9 mg
Previous RX: Zoloft, 25-75mg; Lexapro 5-15mg; Luvox 25-50mg; Effexor XR 37.5-225mg
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