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How to socialise?

Ubiquitously Insane

I've been reluctant to post for a while now but I can't find the answers I'm looking for anywhere else so I'm hoping somebody may be able to suggest something.

A bit of a backstory, I'm a 25yo girl from Cheshire, recently diagnosed ASD. I've had an array of mental health problems since I was very young which I've now realised came hand-in-hand with ASD. I always struggled to socialise and throughout my teenage years used alcohol to help me overcome this, however last year I had to give it up and I found out I was pregnant and now I'm really struggling to adjust to not having that coping mechanism. Because of my 'issues' throughout the years I've never maintained any real friendships and I'm struggling to access any support since my diagnosis as there doesn't seem to be much out there besides groups which are a big no no for me.

It's only starting to bother me as I'm stuck inside pretty much seven days a week with the acception of when I visit my nan, and the longer it's going on for the more shut off from the world I feel. Also, it isn't fair on my 9mo son. This is causing issues between me and my OH too as my meltdowns are becoming more frequent. I'm just at a loss and would appreciate any advice anybody could offer.

Thankyou. 

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  • I am no expert but I have experienced being stuck inside the house for month going crazy, I found just going out for a walk calmed me it's not much but its something, that's all I can say really as my anxiety at the moment is out of control and I'm struggling also.  focusing on something enough to get lost in it I find cathartic I sit and draw. 

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    Since I stopped drinking alcohol and had my baby I've become actually petrified of going outside alone with him. Proir to his arrival I used to love walking and would go on massive trecks every weekend! I really miss it, and although I often think about just putting him in his pram and going I just get an overwhelming sense of panic and cant bring myself to do it! I also used to draw but it is difficult finding the time to do it with a 10 month old keeping me on my toes. I'm sorry to hear your anxiety is bad at the moment too, it is nice to know we're not alone though! :)

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    Since I stopped drinking alcohol and had my baby I've become actually petrified of going outside alone with him. Proir to his arrival I used to love walking and would go on massive trecks every weekend! I really miss it, and although I often think about just putting him in his pram and going I just get an overwhelming sense of panic and cant bring myself to do it! I also used to draw but it is difficult finding the time to do it with a 10 month old keeping me on my toes. I'm sorry to hear your anxiety is bad at the moment too, it is nice to know we're not alone though! :)

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