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ShooFurfrou093
over 4 years ago

Hi all Relaxed

I am a young adult that was officially diagnosed with ASC (Asperger's side) around three years ago. To help me deal with the lockdown better, I have made a routine and it seems to be working so far. I've even tried to learn how to knit to keep my brain occupied!

My therapist from the adult mental health team and I still have appointments on the phone and she gives me goals, or "homework", to complete before our next session. One of my goals this week is to join an online community centered around Autism/ASD and introduce myself. Hello Laughing

Meeting new people - in real life and online - is daunting to me. Starting and maintaining conversations is a struggle. I often don't know how to respond to other people's input. I'm lucky that most of the people in my social circle accept me as I am, and try to accommodate.

One of my favourite ways to spend my down-time is to play video games. I enjoy playing many different games across multiple platforms. I'm currently playing games such as Fallout 76, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokémon Crystal. I'll probably be playing completely different games in a couple of weeks Stuck out tongue closed eyes

Thank you for reading!

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  • over 4 years ago

    Hey. I've just joined too. Hello Wave.

    how are you finding phone consults with workers?

    I have my own mental health support and all my appointments are phoned and I'm not doing very well with it. I miss the personal appointments and being able to have staff pick up visual queue's from me.

    AnnMarie

  • over 4 years ago in reply to Amaire

    Hello Wave 

    I hate having to talk to people on the phone. I prefer face-to-face for similar reasons, too. My body language says my feelings more than I do. 

    My appointment times with my therapist are planned in the previous session, so I know that if the phone rings at so-and-so time on that particular day, it's probably her. I don't answer the phone otherwise. 

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  • over 4 years ago in reply to Amaire

    Hello Wave 

    I hate having to talk to people on the phone. I prefer face-to-face for similar reasons, too. My body language says my feelings more than I do. 

    My appointment times with my therapist are planned in the previous session, so I know that if the phone rings at so-and-so time on that particular day, it's probably her. I don't answer the phone otherwise. 

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