Published on 12, July, 2020
i have autisim and things are becoming really hard at home these communcations are so hard im constantly worried to say hello to her (dads girlfriend) and sometimes she doesnt talk to me all evening this really upsets also her tone sometimes diffrent this deeply upsets i dont know what to do anymore these social intereactions are so hard for me to deal with im finding it too hard maybe i should stop trying to communicate and stay in my room im here to try meet people im living in east midlands 22 i enjoy stroking my dogs walking and playing video games i am very alone and isolated and scared to meet people due to bullying but i cant keep staying in my room and not commucating hoping to meet some nice people and maybe some can offer me some advice with things at home
Hi there and welcome to the online community.Sorry to hear that you're struggling socially.Our topics on communication and making friends may be worth a read:https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/family-life-and-relationships/making-friends/autistic-adults
You may also be interested in contacting a local National Autistic Society branch. Our branches offer support to local autistic people and their families. If you interesting in checking if there is a local branch near to you, please follow the link below:
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/local-branches
Our branches are volunteer-led, and as such every branch and group is different. Some are parent support groups, some provide support and information to autistic adults, while others have office premises and run their own a drop-in service. You will need to check with a branch directly for more information on whether they are able to provide a particular service that you are interested in.
If you were interested in starting a branch or group, please email branchservices@nas.org.uk Best wishes,Kevin Mod