Published on 12, July, 2020
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!
Hi Laura, Congratulations on passing your apprenticeship. I also have social problems too. I have friends abroad, who I have known for years and understand me (I hope). I struggle finding friends in the UK.
Thank you! It took a lot of hard work but I'm glad I did it.
Do you know why you struggle to find friends in the UK?
Hi Laura,
I am not sure why I struggle making UK friends.
I did have a few friends in the UK but it seemed to me that I was organising meet ups and activities. They then kept replying with many excuses, so I gave up.