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.
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.
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.