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newbie19
over 3 years ago

Hello

I am Matthew.

I was given a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism 7 years ago. 

Having already been given a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder when a teenager, I was loathe to accept and add another label to get my head around.

It has only been in the last two years that I have felt the need to explore the Autism thing.

In the last couple of years I was prescribed a medication that really helps me feel psychologically well.

I now begin to question why I prefer not to go out and try to make new friends.

Before I would say it was paranoia or even psychosis i.e. 'hearing voices'. 

So I realise now that it must be the Autism affecting my social anxiety.

How do I best educate myself in 'taking risks' and 'letting go' of social anxiety?

In addition to posting my own comments, I hope to be educated by other community members' experiences