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Loneliness

Jake harmer

One thing i struggle the most with is wanting friends and people that are like me, but at the same time being scared to talk to anyone or actually do it. Not sure if this is a burden of my potential autism, but im recognising more every day how lonly i am, before it was just normal. What would suggest?

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  • I want to share something personal: I’m on the autistic spectrum and have been feeling quite low lately. This winter has been especially challenging for me as I often find myself alone, leading me to revert to old habits of using technology and social media to connect with others. Most of my interactions happen through text, messaging, or email.

    To cope, I attend a voluntary group where I can meet new people, chat, and enjoy some refreshments. I started going because I used to volunteer at the local library, but during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all volunteers were suspended from running the building. Now, they’re allowing only one volunteer per session, which has changed the dynamics. It’s been nice to reconnect with others in this way.

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  • I want to share something personal: I’m on the autistic spectrum and have been feeling quite low lately. This winter has been especially challenging for me as I often find myself alone, leading me to revert to old habits of using technology and social media to connect with others. Most of my interactions happen through text, messaging, or email.

    To cope, I attend a voluntary group where I can meet new people, chat, and enjoy some refreshments. I started going because I used to volunteer at the local library, but during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, all volunteers were suspended from running the building. Now, they’re allowing only one volunteer per session, which has changed the dynamics. It’s been nice to reconnect with others in this way.

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