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
