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Hello New here and a question on lonliness

Retro

Hi all, I’ve know about this society for a while now and thought I’d give it ago, my sister told me about it a while back and thought it be a good idea to try and talk here so got the confidence at midnight to do so lol, just turned 22 recently and been diagnosed with autism I believe 4 or 3 years and ADHD I think for a year now ( I struggle to keep track ) and also recently finally got on some medication which will hopefully help

Now I’m sure this question has been has been asked alot but, currently at uni and had some falling outs sadly 6 - 7 months ago now and some not nice things said to me so that probably is affecting it.

Anyways the question being even though I know I have some friends even if it’s not too many and I know I have family and loved ones around me. Is it still normal to feel really lonely? Like even the times I go out with family or the rare times I get to go out with a friend I still feel really lonely. anyone feel like this or just a me thing.

( also my first time using a forum this is so odd to me lol)

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  • HI, I am confident this not just a you thing. I think it is quite common for autistic and possibly ADHD people...I don't think I am ADHD so cannot speak from experience of that.....You mention the "falling outs" six or seven months ago ....so do you think they are significant?.....they could well be..... Also university is different environment that can bring pressure and lower an ability you would otherwise have to cope.......so the answer is not a you thing, a common thing......you probably have follow up questions

  • in reply to peter088

    Ty for the response and I’m glad I’m not alone in feeling like this Slight smile

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  • in reply to Retro

    You may find knowing you are not alone in feeling this way, provides some comfort....but ultimately naming and understanding why you feel lonely is not as good as not being lonely....so deep understanding may be necessary so a person can adapt and learn how to make more friends in their own way..