Hello from Edinburgh, diagnosed last year and feeling very isolated

Hello, I was diagnosed with autism last year and I'm currently on a waiting list for ADHD assessment.

I'm currently feeling very isolated and lonely and I would like to cconnect with others. I live on my own in a different part of the country to my family. I have also drifted from other people I used to spend time with due to my physical health, the pandemic and because I started feeling increasingly anxious and uncomfortable around people.

I have two cats and I'm interested in music, photography, nature, gardening, geography, history and I have many other micro-fixations which come and go. Basically, I enjoy learning about new topics and subjects all the time.

I'd like to connect with others and find out how other people manage with these difficulties and feelings.

I hope to hear from some of you soon.