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Feeling Disheartened

Crystal

I wasn't sure whether to post, but does anyone else struggle with finding genuine friends?     Lately i seem to spend a lot of time listening to friends issues, but I feel it's not reciprocated as much.   I won't say more as it's too depressing to dwell on.    

I'm not sure how much this is to do with autism, as I was only recently diagnosed.    

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  • My feelings of isolation have been much more evident over the last few months. I need to find an actual friend. I know plenty of people but nobody I'd feeling comfortable enough with to actually be open with.

    I'm not particularly socially adept and I find forcing it extremely tiring. I'm trying to find a group or organisation in the attempt that I may find someone.

    My diagnosis is fairly new to me and I'm still trying to get my head around it.

    Good luck and take care.

  • in reply to Hergé

    Hi Hergé, thank you for your reply.   I hope you find something local to you that helps.

    I'm thinking that perhaps I ought to see a therapist to get to the bottom of this.

  • in reply to Crystal

    I see a psychologist a couple of times a month and it's been really helpful. Sometimes we all need a little help or a bit of a nudge in the right direction.

    Talking therapies are available on the NHS but tend to be for a limited period, mine is through my wifes' health insurance.

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  • in reply to Crystal

    I see a psychologist a couple of times a month and it's been really helpful. Sometimes we all need a little help or a bit of a nudge in the right direction.

    Talking therapies are available on the NHS but tend to be for a limited period, mine is through my wifes' health insurance.

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