Hello. I've just joined because I just got diagnosed. I don't know what I'm hoping to gain by all this, I feel alone and in the dark at the moment. It's a scary place to be and I've not been told all that much. It at least explained a little about my character and why I act certain ways which is something I suppose. I was hoping for some support regarding some aspects of it but it doesn't look like I'm going to get that at the moment. Maybe I've got to ask first. I didn't think of that at the time I felt a bit muddled and overwhelmed by everything at the time. My brothers are supportive of this and my mental health, mum isn't so understanding, I don't think she really believes in anything like that so not a lot of help there. I have professionals meant to be helping me with my other problems but you know professionals, they aren't that much help. They seem to think I belong in a psychiatric hospital but I'm trying to show them they're wrong. One of my biggest problems is that I'm not close to people, I can't be because they make me uncomfortable and that's led to loneliness. I'm desperately trying to improve my social skills but I have no idea how to do that. Trying to take things easy and do it one day at a time. Not so easy but I am trying!
I don't work but I am thinking of starting my own business of fixing clocks and watches as it's something I learnt from my gran and grampy who had their own shop. I might not be good enough to do it but I have the knowledge so it's a possibility for the future. I've added a bit in my bio about me if you want to read a bit more.
See you around!
