Really Struggling Socially

Hello,

My name is Daniel. I've very recently been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at the age of 25, and am now really hoping that this new understanding about myself may finally help me to overcome key struggles that have always plagued me, with the biggest struggle being socialising and building social connections.

I'm very typical of someone with Asperger's syndrome.

Where should I start??

Thank you.

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  • Hi Ness. Thank you very much for getting in touch Slight smile.

    Yes I am looking for friendship, but this is more than just a friendship issue for me. I have a great family and a very small group of old school friends that I've (somehow) managed to keep going until now. I just find it so hard to trying to keep it all together, and always feel somewhat disconnected from everyone. As well as trying to connect with my current friends and family more, I'd love to make other friends that I really click with and meet a partner (I'm 25, and I've never had a partner, something that really worries and bothers me).

    I'm hoping that newly found and confirmed diagnosis might help me to better understand my mind, and help me (at least somewhat) get over this crippling social disconnect and hardship. This is definitely my biggest challenge in life.