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I need to make friends

NAS86244

I’ve not be diagnosed with autism but I’m certain i am. I struggle a lot with holding a conversation and making friends I’ve dealt with it my whole life but only realised recently. 
I’m currently 23 living on my own and I feel really lonely. I have none around me that bothers with me including my family , my days just consist of me sitting in my room all day by myself it’s quite sad to be honest. Is there anyone on here that is going through the same sort of thing and needs some company? I’m a very loyal person. 
sorry for the random post I just feel very hopeless right now and I’m not sure what to do.. 

For hobbies I like gaming , Football, nice walks , Driving 

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  • I literally just joined this forum and this website several minutes ago, and I don't even live in the UK (I live in Kentucky in America). I'm also 30, so I'm turning into an old geezer. But I struggle with isolation and socialization as well. I do live alone, was recently 'asked to resign' from a job that I didn't exactly love but paid the bills and was a stepping stone in my career, and am struggling with the recent death of some family members and the loss of the career that I had wanted to do. I wish I had time for a longer post. I wish you the best. I'll be more active on more forums soon.

    One small piece of advice; be proactive. Reach out, instead of waiting for someone to come to you.

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  • I literally just joined this forum and this website several minutes ago, and I don't even live in the UK (I live in Kentucky in America). I'm also 30, so I'm turning into an old geezer. But I struggle with isolation and socialization as well. I do live alone, was recently 'asked to resign' from a job that I didn't exactly love but paid the bills and was a stepping stone in my career, and am struggling with the recent death of some family members and the loss of the career that I had wanted to do. I wish I had time for a longer post. I wish you the best. I'll be more active on more forums soon.

    One small piece of advice; be proactive. Reach out, instead of waiting for someone to come to you.

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  • in reply to NAS86252

    Welcome! I think you'll like it here as other people have commented. Please see my reply to NAS86244 for how much the forum has helped me. I won't repeat myself like I usually do!

    I'm sorry about the sad loss of some of your family and your job ending. I hope the forum can be supportive to you. Your advice about being proactive is important for all of us to remember, so you've already been of help.

    [I'm American too (from Chicago) and I've lived in London for over half my life now. I'm bilingual in British English and American English! GrinningMy mother was from Middletown, Ohio and when visiting relatives in Cincinnati, we actually flew into Kentucky.]