Diagnosed with Autism

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Hello,

I have been a shutin for many years, though still only 25. Today I was finally diagnosed - after many years of pain and confusion - with Cingulate Autism.

Although God is our Master and Saviour and Lord and Father, and He is sovereign and good, it is hard to take this diagnosis calmly. My one dream for many years now has been to become a priest, or a religious brother, but this is a big disability. I do not know what the future holds.

The neurologist who diagnosed me is an expert in the Autistic Spectrum, thank God. She has prescribed three different medications at once, and I am afraid of taking them.

Please pray that I will be healed, and that all Autistics will know peace, for the glory of our beautiful Lord Christ.
 
Dear Lord,

Please bless Caladrius to ease any problematic sensory overload so that he or she is able to function by being able to correctly process information in accordance with Your Will, such that his or her intelligence shines through. Please shield Caladrius from ear-splitting noise levels, from lights and motions in the environment that are too dazzling, from smells that overpower, from ultra-sensitivity to touch, from keen taste that can make eating unpleasant … Please tone down these sensations to the point where they can be used as gifts of above average hearing, eyesight, touch, smell, taste rather than being overwhelmingly crippling distractors from interaction with the outside physical world.

Lord,

If Caladrius was not born with the ability to innately recognize the non-verbal body language cues, gestures, the unspoken codes, or the nuanced verbal language and meanings within social interaction, please allow him or her to grow in awareness as much as You feel is for his or her good and for Your greater glory, … and grant patience to those around Caladrius.

Lord,

Please spare Caladrius also from the stigma of labels but instead surround him or her with friends who can draw out his or her natural gifts and talents based on his or her deep sense of focus and areas of interest. Let people see the good in Caladrius and give him or her plenty of opportunities to thrive and succeed as the unique individual he or she is, rather than being ostracized for being “different.”

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for Caladrius.

~~ the phoenix
 
Joining you in prayer. Please pray for my family as well. God bless you and bring you peace, comfort and joy.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
Praying for you that the meds will have a positive effect on your condition, and that you will have a better quality of life. You are strong to face the challenges ahead. God bless you.
 
Caladrius said:
Hello,

I have been a shutin for many years, though still only 25. Today I was finally diagnosed - after many years of pain and confusion - with Cingulate Autism.

Although God is our Master and Saviour and Lord and Father, and He is sovereign and good, it is hard to take this diagnosis calmly. My one dream for many years now has been to become a priest, or a religious brother, but this is a big disability. I do not know what the future holds.

The neurologist who diagnosed me is an expert in the Autistic Spectrum, thank God. She has prescribed three different medications at once, and I am afraid of taking them.

Please pray that I will be healed, and that all Autistics will know peace, for the glory of our beautiful Lord Christ.
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I’m sorry about your diagnosis. That must be hard.

If you can’t become a priest or brother, would Third Order be a possibility?

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. :angel1:
 
praying for you.

if you feel she is good though, i woulnd’t worry about the meds. maybe it’s a way God sent to help you.
 
:hug1:

Prays for you. I’m so sorry for the isolation, pain and discouragement that you are experiencing. My cousin is also on the autistic spectrum; when she was diagnosed, she said it felt like someone had told her that she had a bomb in her head. Do you live with family, or are you alone? Did you know that there are support groups for people with autism?
 
Friend,

God Bless you and Christ grant you the peace you need.

My 2 youngest sons (9 and 14) are autistic. We are honored to have been designated as parents for these 2 beautiful boys and angels He has brought into our lives.

They are both on different medications. My advice would be to start them on your days off from work. That would help you deal with any side effects you might suffer. Also, make sure you let your doctor know of the different changes you might experience: increase/decrease in appetite; sleeping; focusing on tasks during the day; depression; anger; etc. Your doctor will then be able to make the changes necessary for your transition.

Please know that you are a special person and a unique creature made by God in love. That people like you and my children are here to remind us of how fragile and exciting life can be and to remember how important it is to maintain a close relationship with our loved ones.

Be patient and persevere in prayer.

Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
O Saints Cosmas and Damian,
we honor and venerate you
with all the humility and
interior affection of our hearts.

We invoke you,
glorious Martyrs of Jesus Christ,
who, during life, exercised the art
of healing with admirable charity
and sacrifice, curing the incurable
and ministering to dangerous illnesses,
not so much with the aid of medicine
and skill, but by the invocation of
the all-powerful Name of Jesus Christ.

Now that you are more powerful in Heaven,
graciously bestow your merciful glance
upon us miserable and afflicted souls;
and at the sight of the many ills
which oppress us, the many spiritual
and corporal diseases that surround us,
hasten your help. Assist us, we pray,
in every distress.

We do not ask for ourselves only,
but for all our relatives, families,
friends and enemies, so that,
restored to health of soul and body,
we can give glory to God,
and honor to you,
our Saintly Protectors.

Amen.
 
Praying for strength and healing for you and that all autistics may know peace.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
 
the_phoenix said:
Dear Lord,

Please bless Caladrius to ease any problematic sensory overload so that he or she is able to function by being able to correctly process information in accordance with Your Will, such that his or her intelligence shines through. Please shield Caladrius from ear-splitting noise levels, from lights and motions in the environment that are too dazzling, from smells that overpower, from ultra-sensitivity to touch, from keen taste that can make eating unpleasant … Please tone down these sensations to the point where they can be used as gifts of above average hearing, eyesight, touch, smell, taste rather than being overwhelmingly crippling distractors from interaction with the outside physical world.

Lord,

If Caladrius was not born with the ability to innately recognize the non-verbal body language cues, gestures, the unspoken codes, or the nuanced verbal language and meanings within social interaction, please allow him or her to grow in awareness as much as You feel is for his or her good and for Your greater glory, … and grant patience to those around Caladrius.

Lord,

Please spare Caladrius also from the stigma of labels but instead surround him or her with friends who can draw out his or her natural gifts and talents based on his or her deep sense of focus and areas of interest. Let people see the good in Caladrius and give him or her plenty of opportunities to thrive and succeed as the unique individual he or she is, rather than being ostracized for being “different.”

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for Caladrius.

~~ the phoenix
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Amen
Isaiah45_9 said:
Friend,

God Bless you and Christ grant you the peace you need.

My 2 youngest sons (9 and 14) are autistic. We are honored to have been designated as parents for these 2 beautiful boys and angels He has brought into our lives.

They are both on different medications. My advice would be to start them on your days off from work. That would help you deal with any side effects you might suffer. Also, make sure you let your doctor know of the different changes you might experience: increase/decrease in appetite; sleeping; focusing on tasks during the day; depression; anger; etc. Your doctor will then be able to make the changes necessary for your transition.

**Please know that you are a special person and a unique creature made by God in love. That people like you and my children are here to remind us of how fragile and exciting life can be and to remember how important it is to maintain a close relationship with our loved ones.

Be patient and persevere in prayer.**

Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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May God bless you abundantly.
Please ask more questions of your doctor re: the meds. Indeed, start them on an off day and record anything notable. God has blessed you with a good doctor, so I pray you will get comfortable with the idea of medication. They too can be a blessing.
 
Prayed for you, your health, your faith. Prayed that you do not give up on your calling if you believe they are real. Prayed that you also will be open to taking your medicine. Prayed also for your mental wellbeing and that you will stay positive.

In Jesus’ name.

Lord hear our prayer!
 
Thank you for the prayers, everybody.

Today we tried to get the 7 medicines required, but they are far too expensive, and some of them are not available here. Please pray that God shows us the right path.
 
My dear boy God loves you and he will never give you anything you cannot handle. Put all your trust in him. I am praying for you, so that god may guide you and help you make sense of things. God bless you and keep you.

Amen.

Pray a rosary it helps a great deal.
 
7 medicines to start with does seem to be extreme. Is there a possibility of taking the ones for the severest symptoms and add others gradually? I am not a doctor, just thinking of possible side effects.
 
***Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death
Amen.

:crossrc:***
 
cheezey said:
Amen

May God bless you abundantly.
Please ask more questions of your doctor re: the meds. Indeed, start them on an off day and record anything notable. God has blessed you with a good doctor, so I pray you will get comfortable with the idea of medication. They too can be a blessing.
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Amen as well:

Ben Sira 38:1-15

1 Honor the physician with the honor due him, according to your need of him, for the Lord created him; 2 for healing comes from the Most High, and he will receive a gift from the king. 3 The skill of the physician lifts up his head, and in the presence of great men he is admired. 4 The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible man will not despise them. 5 Was not water made sweet with a tree in order that his power might be known? 6 And he gave skill to men that he might be glorified in his marvelous works. 7 By them he heals and takes away pain; 8 the pharmacist makes of them a compound. His works will never be finished; and from him health is upon the face of the earth. 9 My son, when you are sick do not be negligent, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you. 10 Give up your faults and direct your hands aright, and cleanse your heart from all sin. 11 Offer a sweet-smelling sacrifice, and a memorial portion of fine flour, and pour oil on your offering, as much as you can afford. 12 And give the physician his place, for the Lord created him; let him not leave you, for there is need of him. 13 There is a time when success lies in the hands of physicians, 14 for they too will pray to the Lord that he should grant them success in diagnosis and in healing, for the sake of preserving life. 15 He who sins before his Maker, may he fall into the care of a physician.

God Bless,
 
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