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Hello :) newly diagnosed a week ago

Laura Jayne
over 4 years ago

Hi there.

I got diagnosed with autism a week ago and as you can imagine, I have quite a lot of questions!

I'm 20 years old, female, high IQ, and just wondered if anyone at all is in a similar situation to me...

I work full-time as a Paralegal and have just qualified from my apprenticeship.

People always say that I'm smart and that I should understand things but I just don't when it comes to anything social! I hide behind a mask because barely anyone understands my situation, how I think and feel.

Does anyone have any tips at all for how they cope or try to get around everyday life when almost all my friends socialise in ways which are just hell to me?

Thanks! Slight smile

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  • over 4 years ago

    Hey Laura, I'm 21 and kinda in the same boat in when it comes to being social although I do go to an Aspie Social Group near my area which has helped a lot so i guess what I would recommend is try to find people like you. There's a pretty good site called meetup.com for finding local social activities for whatever your interests are but if not I'd sign up for the NAS E-Befriending Service, hope this helps :)

  • over 4 years ago in reply to Max

    Thank you for all your help and support... I'll try those!

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