Hi I'm new here. I'm autistic I was diagnosed just over ten years ago and since then it feels like life's been all over the place. I'm struggling more mentally now but there's a lot going on like with my mums health.
I spend all my time on my own, I don't know anybody and have no friends.
I like to stay in and read, listen to music, watch films and play with toys.
It'd be nice to make some friends here or just find some understanding.
Hi and welcome to the community! 
I'm struggling more mentally now
If you're not yet receiving support for this, then I'd suggest asking your GP for help (which could include medications and/or therapy, for example). You might find some of the information here helpful:
NAS - Mental health and wellbeing
I spend all my time on my own, I don't know anybody and have no friends.
Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for us to feel lonely and isolated. If it's something that you'd like to change, then - besides hopefully finding this community helpful and perhaps making some connections here - you might also find some of the advice in these articles helpful:
NAS - Loneliness - includes links to examples of how other autistic people experience and cope with loneliness.
NAS - Making friends - a guide for autistic adults
You could also ask your GP to refer you to your local social prescriber. They can work with you to develop a care and support plan that meets not just your social needs, but also your practical and emotional needs. This could include helping you to find local groups or socialising activities, for example. The article below explains more (it relates to England, but the model operates throughout the UK):
NHS England - Social prescribing
You might also be able to find some socialising opportunities via the the NAS's directory - whether through a local NAS branch, or other types of support group or social programmes:
NAS - Autism Services Directory
As a final suggestion, you could search on Facebook and/or Google for any local groups that might fit with your interests and hobbies.
Hi and welcome to the community!
I'm struggling more mentally now
If you're not yet receiving support for this, then I'd suggest asking your GP for help (which could include medications and/or therapy, for example). You might find some of the information here helpful:
NAS - Mental health and wellbeing
I spend all my time on my own, I don't know anybody and have no friends.
Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for us to feel lonely and isolated. If it's something that you'd like to change, then - besides hopefully finding this community helpful and perhaps making some connections here - you might also find some of the advice in these articles helpful:
NAS - Loneliness - includes links to examples of how other autistic people experience and cope with loneliness.
NAS - Making friends - a guide for autistic adults
You could also ask your GP to refer you to your local social prescriber. They can work with you to develop a care and support plan that meets not just your social needs, but also your practical and emotional needs. This could include helping you to find local groups or socialising activities, for example. The article below explains more (it relates to England, but the model operates throughout the UK):
NHS England - Social prescribing
You might also be able to find some socialising opportunities via the the NAS's directory - whether through a local NAS branch, or other types of support group or social programmes:
NAS - Autism Services Directory
As a final suggestion, you could search on Facebook and/or Google for any local groups that might fit with your interests and hobbies.
