Any other Autistic adults in Northern Ireland?

I’m in Belfast but my crippling social anxiety limits who I meet and how often. That ‘it took a lot to get me there’ of yours I understand very well, Janet. But it’s nice to know there are a few NI ones on here. Feeling very anomalous today (some days are worse than others) for complicated reasons and came on here for a bit of reassurance that I’m not completely so. This thread was a nice one to see on a day when my anxiety is very high and my sense of disconnect from NT thinking quite pronounced.

Anyway, you all seem very nice. I’m a 45 year old bloke by the way, so maybe the oldest to respond so far? Just diagnosed this year and it was a huge relief to know, even if it’s no magic bullet for life’s challenges 

Hi Shardovan good to meet you here, hope your day has gotten better. Its great ti see so many replies and the group idea you mentioned would maybe get a lot of interest. I am 53 so you're not the oldest to reply 

It’s been a strange day. I lay down for a nap at 4 pM and have only just woken up. Thought it was tomorrow at first! Hope you’ve had a good day too. 

Yay

Ghosts of Christmas Present then 

think there's to be another Christmas special this year  

So that's what you meant about them all knowing each other for years. I think you can tell, from the few tiny bits I've seen of it.

No, you’re not the only one. The notifications seem to be random. It definitely doesn’t work properly. Most of the replies I’ve only become aware of by reading through the entire thread again. 

I love horrible histories. Both the tv show and the books. I’ve set my box to record Ghosts but I think there’s only two episodes left so I’ve missed most of them. Maybe they’ll repeat it sometime. Another Christmas special would be nice too  

Hi Zoe yes thats the one  horrible histories os a great show too. Hope you liked it? Ps I I the only one who doesn't get post or reply  notifications? 

Janet, is that Ghosts the one with the cast from horrible histories? 

No way that's a great side bar.I googled the details there. That'll be cool to see her back with those fond memories you have  I cried when they regenerated Christopher Eccleston and Barty crouch appeared, but he definitely grew on me....I tapered off when David Tennant left and never saw the lady doctor at all. John sim and  Michelle gomez where awesome villans. Thank you and I must get back to work lol

P.S. Bit of an odd side-bar (but why not? It’s not uncommon on here) but I’ve always liked the name Janet, as my favourite Doctor Who companion is played by an actress with that name. She’s back next week actually, wonderfully and improbably, after nearly forty years off the telly. Anyway, bit of a tangent! But since we’re all talking about things we like, maybe not so off topic. 

Good luck with the assignment! That’s very kind of you to offer a listening ear (so to speak) some time, I appreciate it. 

Very restricted thinking, then constructive action and then someone I'd helped to help themselves sent a video of them scuba diving in the Indian ocean which was mind blowing and heart warming at the same time. I hope you've a good day. I've an assignment to do so I will be doing that today before work starts again tomorrow.

Comedy has always been my go to I appreciate its not always easy for other people to slip into it. It might seem silly show but it's layered rich beautiful and funny. I love the idea that these actors have found such a strong working bond too over many years. That's fascinating. Of you ever want to talk bout the stuff you've been going through let me know.

Strange how, if it’s ok to ask? 

I must give that series a go. I’ve been through some stuff recently that makes it hard to always mood match to comedy but losing at least a bit of levity in life is a scary place to get to, so a bit of silly escapism is good for the soul. 

I must give that series a go. I’ve been through some stuff recently that makes it hard to always mood match to comedy but losing at least a bit of levity in life is a scary place to get to, so a bit of silly escapism is good for the soul. 

Comedy has always been my go to I appreciate its not always easy for other people to slip into it. It might seem silly show but it's layered rich beautiful and funny. I love the idea that these actors have found such a strong working bond too over many years. That's fascinating. Of you ever want to talk bout the stuff you've been going through let me know.