Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello to anyone that reads this . I was diagnosed with aspergers back in 2018 but i guess my struggle has been since i was born.
im 25 now and for a while now i’ve found myself struggling to iniatiate and hold friendships , everyday i spend my time indoors not talking to anyone and find my self spending time scrolling through social media or playing video games to fill my day .
i struggled with my emotions whilst i was in school and college so never had friends from either guess i left a negative impression of myself . i think im quite “nerdy “ but have alway’s struggled finding friends in those hobbies , im very much into gaming and have found myself wanting to get into something called warhammer 40k.
spending my days feeling like a ghost in solitary confinement is starting to severly effect my mental health to the point everyday i want to cry and feel like I shouldn’t be here .
my question is , is there anyone who has advice on what i can do to cope with this or ways i can make friends ?
I know with autism/aspergers it’s a struggle but surely being this alone isn’t normal ?
Hi Goblin and welcome
It's common for autistic people to struggle with emotional control and finding and keeping friends, so be assured that you're not alone.
I'm an older woman and I only post in the public forum on here, but there are a few younger members who would like to make some friends. Maybe read through a few posts and if you think you have some things in common or could get along with someone, send them a friend request. Be careful with giving out personal information though.
If you want to make friends IRL, try looking for a local group or college course you could join, to mix with others who share your interests.
Try to get out for a walk as often as you can too - it really can help mental health.
Hope things improve soon.