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social skills

samsgs86

hello , i am a 30 year old male with autism, I was diagnosed at 17 so I got  little to no help growing up. I currently have no friends and have never had a girlfriend.  I would describe myself as having poor social skills. over recent years I have been feeling more and more lonely and have on a few occasions had uncontrollable sobbing episode's, the feeling of loneliness and overwhelming sadness is horrendous. I only really interact with family members.

I am looking looking for advice or places to go to improve my social skills, I am not socially helpless, I just struggle with eye contact ,social cues and conversational skills.  thanks.

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  • Hey Sam, so sorry you finding things hard at the moment, I’m 37 and don’t really have many friends either. I feel those emotions as you write them, I’m there with you. It may be hard to start with but I’d suggest maybe just waving or saying hello to more people if that’s something you are ok with, no pressure and in your own time. Perhaps ask a member of family to come along with you if you need some trusted support, small steps lead to big leaps, be kind to yourself too Sam.

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  • Hey Sam, so sorry you finding things hard at the moment, I’m 37 and don’t really have many friends either. I feel those emotions as you write them, I’m there with you. It may be hard to start with but I’d suggest maybe just waving or saying hello to more people if that’s something you are ok with, no pressure and in your own time. Perhaps ask a member of family to come along with you if you need some trusted support, small steps lead to big leaps, be kind to yourself too Sam.

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