Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi All
Im new to this forum I was diagnosed with mild Aspergers at about 15 years old I'm now nearly 30. I have struggled throughout my life from primary school to the present day. I have no friends or girlfriend
live at home with my parents and work 3 days a week as a gardener. I feel so isolated the only social time I have is with my parents and the one person I work with and that is all. I need to make a change as its driving me mad.
Although they fill a bit of time, I've found on-line relationships added to my feelings of isolation and loneliness. Have you tried joining local meet up clubs, for example, I used to belong to a cycling club. I'm a slow burner when it comes to friendships so need to talk to people over a sustained period before I feel likeable to start inviting them to social activities with me. Therefore, although the first few months can feel like a hassle (especially as I tend to feel out of place) if you do join an activity that you like I feel the key to making friends is turning up again and again over a sustained period.
Yes you could also try volunteering perhaps 1 day a week somewhere local to you. It's a good way to meet new people : )