Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, everyone,
I've recently been diagnosed with ASD after years of thinking I was just strange almost alien on this world. It's nice to know that how I am is normal and that there are others the same as me. Not that I want others to struggle, I don't mean that I just mean it's nice to not be in it on your own.
For me I suppose the hardest part is being isolated and the anxiety because of anxiety disorder. I spend all my time alone. I have sensory struggles in lots of things and that includes sound and people's voices so I avoid people but that adds to the loneliness. I suck with people anyway though so I guess I'd still be on my own anyway.
I'm struggling with the anxiety disorder at the moment. I'm anxious and scared all the time but I don't really know what of. It's weird. It's like everything triggers it and I don't know how to stop it. I work in a library which is great for my ASD, was full time but I'm only part time now because of the anxiety. It's a great job as people don't talk much and if they do they are quiet which is perfect for me.
I'm from Ireland. I also enjoy light music and drawing.
Lucky you, Desmond. I'm jealous lol. Where I am is nice, by the sea but it's built up and noisy at times which isn't so good for me.
Thank you! :)
I'm from the Sticks.
Oh wow, it never occurred to me that it was an *intentional* Who reference on your part as well, that's very cool.
Thanks for the welcome Lee. I hope the community will be great for you as well.
Thank you LostGuy! It's already helping my loneliness feel better.
Hi Shardovan, thanks, I was at work yesterday and needed time to recover after but I'm hoping to spend a lot more time here today
Omg wow it really is a small world. I feel the exact same with where I'm working as well. Every day isn't perfect but when it is a good day it's the ideal place for me. I love it. Sounds like it's the same for you. I was working longer hours but can't cope at the moment so just doing part time for now. Still enjoy it though.
That's why I wanted to join, can't quite manage that in person. But in online it's a bit easier to do.
Thank you! I love it as well. I'm forever using Doctor Who for my usernames everywhere I go
Hi Desmond, wow it's a small world! Also from northern Ireland here
Hi, thanks for the welcome. I'm sorry to hear about all you have to go through. That can't be easy when triggered. For me I notice anxiety a lot, there probably are triggers for me as well but I'm just not very good at working out what they are I expect.
Welcone, I've just joined and finding myv way. Can relate to a lot of what you say Hopefully you can get what you need from this group, you are not alone.
Welcome Verity, i'm sure you will find this community a great help.
Hi Verity, welcome aboard. Hope you find the forum a a warm and friendly place, as I have done.
I'm on the island as well, and also work in a library. Like you, I feel a lot of gratitude at having found the optimum workplace niche/environment to best offset the amount of anxiety I have to struggle with every day. I can think of very few other ones that would support my needs so well, and even then some days are better than other.
Joining here is no doubt a very positive move for you. A way to be meaningfully sociable and supported but at one remove from some of the triggers that would make that difficult in person.
I like your user-name: as a Doctor Who fan that one has a special place in my heart.
I'm from Northern Ireland. Welcome Verity.
Welcome to the forum. I have ASC and general anxiety disorder, plus social phobia. I tend to react with anxiety to particular situations, especially social situations. However, if I have no stressors I generally do not feel noticeable levels of anxiety.