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have you been to a social group?

qwerty

I saw that NAS has an adult autism social group in my local area. But I'm too afraid to go. I don't know anyone there, so I don't know how to 'social' when I get there. 

Would anyone like to share their experiences of going to such a group for the first time? (it seems first time should be hardest?)

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  • Hi, I'm in a similar situation myself. Have you had any success yet? There's a group that meets regularly close to where I live but I just don't know how I could get myself actually going there. What also bothers me is that other people see me as "bubbly, fun, social" and whatnot, which I would definitely disagree with. Yes, I do talk to anyone if they ask me a question and I can go on and on about things that interest me and hold up a conversation (depending on my energy levels though) but inside I'm just a little gremlin crippled up with anxiety and would love to sleep through my life if only it was possible. 

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  • Hi, I'm in a similar situation myself. Have you had any success yet? There's a group that meets regularly close to where I live but I just don't know how I could get myself actually going there. What also bothers me is that other people see me as "bubbly, fun, social" and whatnot, which I would definitely disagree with. Yes, I do talk to anyone if they ask me a question and I can go on and on about things that interest me and hold up a conversation (depending on my energy levels though) but inside I'm just a little gremlin crippled up with anxiety and would love to sleep through my life if only it was possible. 

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