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Affective Deprivation Disorder Cassandra (CADD)
Disorder Cassandra Affective Deprivation (CADD) is a concept defined by Maxine Aston (http://www.maxineaston.co.uk/), counselor and therapist for couples in which one member has Asperger syndrome or is on the autistic spectrum. Contrary to the long course, the people on the autistic spectrum are interested in maintaining relationships and, in fact, such couples exist. The
CADD is the name given to symptoms of stress (low self-esteem, depression, anxiety) frequently observed in the partners of people with an ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Other symptoms that may occur include drowsiness, decreased libido, mood changes and decreased immune system.
Because books and works of Marine Aston have so far been translated into English, except for short items such as Asperger syndrome in the office of director, then summarizes some concepts presented in the CADD Web Maxine Aston (http://www.maxineaston.co.uk/cassandra/) and the website of Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome (http://www.faaas.org/doc.php?40, 288). Maxine Aston
makes a similarity between CADD and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He claims that humans are sensitive to lack of sunlight and its deprivation can cause several problems. The SAD is diagnosed after three consecutive winters have the following symptoms: sleep disturbance, drowsiness, increased appetite (especially desire to eat carbohydrates), depression, social problems (such as irritability and isolation), anxiety, decreased libido, alterations in mood, periods of hypomania (overactivity) in spring and autumn. Some affected individuals also have a reduced immunity during the winter and are more vulnerable to infection. Maxine Aston
draws an analogy between the effects of sunlight deprivation (SAD) and the effects of emotional deprivation (CADD). Those affected by the CADD experience symptoms similar to those affected by SAD, with the aggravating circumstance that those affected by the CADD experience more harmful effects because it is another human being who probably love, not the Sun, responsible, even if unintentionally, of their deprivation. This person can be a partner or girlfriend, or the parent.
The fact that this damage was inflicted unintentionally, it is not the way, only becomes apparent when you discover the cause of the behavior of Asperger member of the couple, either through self-diagnosis or diagnosis by a professional.
When you live in a relationship in which Asperger syndrome is not diagnosed or their existence is denied, is often blamed for the component of the couple is not Asperger dysfunctional situations that occur.
The CADD reaches its peak when the component is not Asperger couple (be it male or female) is not believed nor Asperger component of the couple or by the people around them. Are these feelings of confusion, loneliness and despair that give rise to the name of Cassandra to refer to this disorder.
Cassandra was the daughter of Priam, king of Troy. Apollo gave her the gift of prophecy to draw her to him. She rejected him and Apollo, rather than taking the gift, took revenge by having retained his prophetic gifts, but that was not believed: she warned of the threat posed by the Trojan horse but nobody believed her.
Maxine Aston's research clearly indicate that CADD can develop as a result of maintaining an intimate relationship with an adult with Asperger syndrome or some other condition who pursue low levels of empathy and high levels of alexithymia, alex and thymos Greek, literally "without words for emotions." 85% of people with ASD have some high levels of alexithymia (Hill, Bethoz and Frith, 2004).
The TEA is due to neurological differences such as the brain is interconnected, and can not be cured. In contrast, the CADD is a secondary condition, which derives from the situation of living in which the person is. Is transient and due to the relationship in which the person is immersed, is not a personal condition, but relational.
The effects of CADD can be eliminated or reduced to find the cause, but only be the case if both components of the couple accepted the cause. Acceptance can take steps to restore the lack of emotional care that the person has been suffering CADD. From there, some couples are able (as long as they accept the diagnosis) to attribute the problems to those who have been fighting for so long to Asperger Syndrome and stop blaming each other.
emotional reciprocity, love and a sense of belonging are essential for human beings. If these needs are not being met and do not understand the reason, they can be affected both mental and physical health. Awareness and understanding can suppress symptoms of CADD.
The CADD is a consequence of the situation in which the sufferer is and therefore it is possible to find ways to rectify the situation. Some couples in which one component is Asperger might work well if both understand their differences and work to develop a way to communicate differently and better. They can get a relationship in which both displayed emotional expression and love and that is satisfactory to both. Achieving this objective will depend on the couple relationship you have, the level of commitment and total acceptance by both the presence of Asperger syndrome.
Like Sun restores the balance in the SAD, emotional care and understanding can restore balance to the person with CADD. But if the person with Asperger syndrome is unaware or denies the syndrome, it is likely that your partner continue to experience symptoms of CADD.
For more information visit the website, in English, by Maxine Aston (http://www.maxineaston.co.uk/), and read his excellent books (http://www.maxineaston.co.uk / books /) on relationships.
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