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Too much social demands

NAS10958

Does any one else get really anxious and overwhelmed by social demands? 

I was diagnosed with autism in 2014 and lately social demands have grew even more with outreach support during this lockdown well I feel it has

I'm meant to go out twice a week, on a Monday and Thursday and it's become way too much for me to cope with

I feel I can't tell them cause they will phone up and I really dislike phone calls 

I've mentioned it to social worker since she asked if outreach is going alright

I feel like I need a break from it all, they often forget I'm actually autistic and can easily become overwhelmed and anxious at any time 

How does everyone else deal with social demands? 

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  • I deal with social demands....by making sure I have 0. I've really felt the need to hunker down lately. I plan on getting outside & walking around, but that's about it. I go outside to collect amazon packages---that's about it lol. Just listen to your times of needing to go "in your shell" and not....it's an intuitive process & think too often, we our taught by society that social interaction....more of it, more often is a good thing....when it's not for some.

  • in reply to TheLoneWolf

    Okay I will listen to myself I really need to be in my shell as you described it 

    Others may think its unhealthy but I think its what I need for me to feel alright again 

  • in reply to NAS10958

    I used to force myself into social interactions because of societal pressures, but lockdown has provided the respite I needed to realise that mingling just isn't good for my own mental state. It's given me a chance to realise that I am so much happier alone with my dog! I still go out for walks, but with my headphones on & no social interaction. I've stopped caring about what society wants, my own happiness is more important. As long as not socialising doesn't also lead to you being overwhelmed, acting on your discomfort sounds like it would be good for you. 

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  • in reply to NAS10958

    I used to force myself into social interactions because of societal pressures, but lockdown has provided the respite I needed to realise that mingling just isn't good for my own mental state. It's given me a chance to realise that I am so much happier alone with my dog! I still go out for walks, but with my headphones on & no social interaction. I've stopped caring about what society wants, my own happiness is more important. As long as not socialising doesn't also lead to you being overwhelmed, acting on your discomfort sounds like it would be good for you. 

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