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Therapy

Autistic-ally

Hi all, 

I'm currently in therapy, trying to help me socialise, maybe meet a girlfriend, get my confidence back. 

my task for the week before next weeks session is think of something I can do outside of my comfort zone to get to know people. 

i really don't know what to pick, I don't enjoy much with being depressed too. And I can't think of much to do to take back to my therapist. 

Any suggestions? 

Parents

  • Hi - I’m sorry you’re experiencing depression. It’s good that you’re able to access therapy - I hope it’s helping? You could do some voluntary work somewhere maybe? There are lots of volunteering opportunities listed online - or you could approach somewhere that interests you - just in case they had opportunities. It’s good to have a purpose when meeting people if you find socialising difficult.

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  • Hi - I’m sorry you’re experiencing depression. It’s good that you’re able to access therapy - I hope it’s helping? You could do some voluntary work somewhere maybe? There are lots of volunteering opportunities listed online - or you could approach somewhere that interests you - just in case they had opportunities. It’s good to have a purpose when meeting people if you find socialising difficult.

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  • in reply to Kate Kestrel

    Hello, volunteering is something I have thought about. I currently work 45 hours a week and then 20 hours, give or take of university so I have to make sure I really enjoy what I pick. 

    Our discussions in the sessions revolved more around finding someone that potentially in the future could be a romantic relationship. 

    I just need to get the energy to do something as that's the problem with the depression, I struggle to get motivated for anything outside of work.