Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all
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
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
Thank you for reading!
Hello ShooFurfrou093,
Welcome to the group I think you’ve definitely done the right thing joining the community chat. It’s really good to be able to talk to others in the same boat. I’m rubbish at meeting new people in person,and struggle to keep the conversation going. I find all I actually want to do is get away. But online it’s different, it’s easier to talk to people I find. I’ve not been on here long myself, but I find people are very helpful. It’s good just to read the threads, plus you can join in whenever you like. I hope you find it helpful
Thank you =)
Yes, reading other people's thoughts and experiences have been very helpful because I can see that other people have had similar experiences, or might be experiencing things in a different way. It is much easier to chat online, as I can think about what I want to say over a longer period of time, and even edit it before it is posted.
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It’s always nice to speak to people on the same level, that’s why I feel comfortable on here. Glad you’re finding it therapeutic.
It's been quite therapeutic being on here. I will definitely continue to be present in the forum and try to be a part of the community.
Sometimes I misunderstand what people say on the phone, and it normally takes at least 10 seconds for me to process what's being said. There's normally a lot of silence, too, since I don't know what to say. I've always nodded or shook my head instead of replying verbally. My mother always told me "they can't see you! You need to say yes or no". My grandmother used to always send us voicemails on our birthdays. There where a few times when I replied to what she said and my mother said "she's not there, it's just her voice". Also, my mother just told me that I used to say "look at that" when I was on the phone and point towards something. It's quite funny to look back on.
That’s right, I find it much easier to chat online. It’s the same with my friends for example, I would much rather them text me rather than actually call me. I just get flustered on the phone, and end up saying stupid things. I’m not confident on the phone at all. I’ve read your posts on this thread, and I can relate to the stuff you’re saying. I really hope it’s helpful for you being on here