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Recently ASD diagnosed and wanting more of a social life!

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Hello!

I have finally been diagnosed with autism, after years of struggling with my mental health. I finally feel like I can now get to know myself, and understand how and why I react the way I do! After 40 (odd!) years of being told I'm "weird", it's a huge relief!

My daughters have also been diagnosed, one of the many reasons why I wanted my own assessment!

The problem i have is that I'm very lonely. I want a social life, but cannot cope with the responsibilities that go with that! I'm just wandering how other people deal with this? As someone who has masked a lot in their life, to be able to be myself in social situations is terrifying. Especially around people who i have known for years. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

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  • Congrats on the diagnosis, now take all the time you need and at your own pace to get to know yourself. No such thing as weird in a natural world, people should be more understanding and that’s their job to catch up and educated themselves. Socialising can feel impossible, just being in your own body around others and trying to keep it together is a mighty mountain to climb but take small steps, slowly introduce yourself into it and most importantly remember your needs matter.

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  • Congrats on the diagnosis, now take all the time you need and at your own pace to get to know yourself. No such thing as weird in a natural world, people should be more understanding and that’s their job to catch up and educated themselves. Socialising can feel impossible, just being in your own body around others and trying to keep it together is a mighty mountain to climb but take small steps, slowly introduce yourself into it and most importantly remember your needs matter.

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