Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, everybody. I'll try to get to the point without blabbering on.
I have not been formally diagnosed, but it's obvious. I'm a woman in my 50s and although I'm not particularly interested in social interaction, I *am* tired of being "the only one who_____" all the time. Anyone relate?
Like I said, I don't need to be *around* other people like me. It would just be nice to know that there are some people like me, somewhere. It's hard not seeing oneself reflected in any way in the larger community. Does any of this sound like any of you? I'm not looking for personal messages or anything. Just a "yeah, me too" would be enough.
Thanks
You are definitely not alone! I can relate to so many of those points! I only wear comfortable clothes, I hate shopping and the last new clothes I got my mum got me. I love nature and any outdoor sports especially hiking though sadly due to injuries I haven’t been able to do this the past years. I also cut my own hair (hate hairdressers and it just seems unnecessary as I can just trim it in 1 min myself). I only ever wear the same pair of trainers and try to get the same again when they break. I also don’t have a TV and have no interest in watching TV. I avoid restaurants. I do have a desire for social interaction but only with the right people and mostly 1 on 1 (i like going on walks with someone or phoning) and I need plenty of alone time too. My friends are likeminded and feel the same so no pressure to socialise regularly if it’s not the right time. I also know how to mask but it can be exhausting. I can relate to a lot of the points so you are not alone!
Hello Ann :),
It's very much like me.