Autism and really struggling to make and keep friends

Marsi 11 months ago

I feel isolated sometimes, and I think about why I can't make friends and then I'm stumped. It doesn't help I have agoraphobia due to trauma. Like how do you make friends? And how do you keep them. I'm largely not bothered by lack of friends and family but I have found when my partner is out for the day I have no one to talk to. And I'm left to dissociate(trying to get that under control)

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Bunny 11 months ago

Given your agoraphobia, I'm not sure how much help this might be. But it might still be worth contacting your GP surgery to ask to be referred to a social prescriber / social prescribing link worker, who would take it into account (along with any other conditions besides your autism).

Their role is to work with you, potentially over several sessions, in order to develop a personalised care and support plan that meets your "practical, social and emotional needs that affect their [your] health and wellbeing". The model operates throughout the UK. For example:

NHS England - Social prescribing
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Marsi 10 months ago in reply to Bunny

I just wanted to say thank you. I hadn't though of that I have contacted them and they're gonna put me through to someone on the mental health team.
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Bunny 10 months ago in reply to Marsi

You’re most welcome! I wish you all the best with it. :)
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Bunny 10 months ago in reply to Marsi

You’re most welcome! I wish you all the best with it. :)
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