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Isolation and lonliness

NAS94834
2 months ago
  1. Is being friendless and isolated common amongst people who are on the autistic spectrum.
  2. What do people suggest, to try and combat this!!
  3. Mick
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  • 2 months ago

    Yes it’s quite common, although loneliness is also on the rise in the general population. I often feel like I’m ‘not autistic enough’ to not feel lonely but ‘too autistic’ to work out how to fix that. Pets can be a big help, even just my little leopard gecko is a great companion. Volunteering with people who have similar interests is another way to meet people. Other than that I can’t offer any ideas as I’m still stuck with the same problem. 

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  • 2 months ago

    Yes it’s quite common, although loneliness is also on the rise in the general population. I often feel like I’m ‘not autistic enough’ to not feel lonely but ‘too autistic’ to work out how to fix that. Pets can be a big help, even just my little leopard gecko is a great companion. Volunteering with people who have similar interests is another way to meet people. Other than that I can’t offer any ideas as I’m still stuck with the same problem. 

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