Published on 12, July, 2020
Is there anyone on here that cannot work due to the type of autism they have, for example get meltdowns and find working for other people too stressful so you don't work.
But you do manage to get out maybe a few hours a week or month and socialise with a mix of people (NT's included) and you just keep your autism for socialising hidden, so that you don't be judged, and you will keep that energy out and go out for a drink, dance, dinner, pub etc and enjoy your time with others, but off course come back home and rest and recharge for the rest of the week/days .
For me its more like once every two months maybe, snd within a narrow repertoire of theatre (eg. Comedy gigs, occasional plays) or a meal/ coffee. Or a walk. I used to find my social phobia much worse in my teens and twenties, when one was societally expected to do pub type nights out. I hste pubs, clubs, drinking and on the few occasions I went, dreaded it for many days beforehand. Im so glad to be middle aged (i always was inside) and past all that horror. Even so, the energy cost can still feel much the same, and recuperating takes a good while. important nonetheless to maintain the very few friendships I have.
I do work, so surplus energy for socialising is a very small reservoir.
Im glad youre getting out with friends summer, Im sure you really those ongoing connections to your own friends