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Need support and guidance for socialising!

NAS81195

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Im a 22 year old Autistic person (Diagnosed at age 13). One area I’ve ALWAYS found difficult is socialising with others whether it’s during staff socials or with the few friends I have. I really need some fresh advice/tips for this as its really starting to make me feel low and isolated. I really struggle to manage my anxiety at any social and I don’t really communicate or interact with anyone there because I don’t know how too. I get easily overwhelmed during social situations and is out of my control. I wondered if anyone has any techniques or strategies I could try in order to make socialising a bit more positive and enjoyable. Thankyou 

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  • Firstly, some CBT might be helpful for social anxiety. I think you would find some it helpful. 
    In the meantime, make sure you look at venues before you go to them. Get familiar with the layout, and this will reduce a little bit if the anxiety. 
    As for socialising, keep it low key, quiet places, few people. One to one is probably best to start with.  A basic tip to to ask others a question, as people love to talk about themselves. That takes a bit of pressure off you too. 

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  • Firstly, some CBT might be helpful for social anxiety. I think you would find some it helpful. 
    In the meantime, make sure you look at venues before you go to them. Get familiar with the layout, and this will reduce a little bit if the anxiety. 
    As for socialising, keep it low key, quiet places, few people. One to one is probably best to start with.  A basic tip to to ask others a question, as people love to talk about themselves. That takes a bit of pressure off you too. 

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