Published on 12, July, 2020
I could do with some advice please. I have recently been diagnosed, I'm 43. Since my diagnosis I have told virtually no one. I didn't have friends anyway but now find myself reluctant to even to talk to anyone at all, even just a conversation. How do I get myself out of this, I am feeling isolated, lonely and have realised that I actually don't have any friends at all I am scared if people know my diagnosis they will just be polite and 'friendly' because of it. I know a couple of people have done that to other autistic people I'm aware of. Sorry for the long post.
Hello and wellcome to the autism club! You are not alone here and I hope you make friends here. What are your interests?
I like to sit and read books to learn about what I want to learn more about. It's not something too sublime, but the feeling of sitting on a relaxing table with a cup of tea by a quiet garden World's Hardest Game, listening to your favorite music and doing what you like. Can this be considered autism?
Yes, that describes autism perfectly. I can think of nothing better than sitting reading a book on a subject I am interested in. I am reading a book on Brittany Ferries for example as I remember sailing on their ships as a child. I am going to the High Peak bookshop next week to stock up and enjoy a coffee while there.