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Abby

Hi, I'm Abby. I have autism, I was diagnosed with autism in 2016. It explained a lot though since being diagnosed I don't feel like I've really made much progress in my life. I feel like I'm here existing but not really living. Anxiety doesn't help!

Hoping being part of this community will help me :)

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  • Hello.

    I have been wondering about living v existing.

    I am not sure what it means. I think it means doing more than just the normal routines, so seeking out new experiences, meeting new people, doing fun things.

    Breaks from routine, particularly for new and simulating things make good memories and break things up, but are obviously very stressful and scary. They are easier if you have someone to help, even better if they arrange them.

    They do require effort. Ive been stuck in a rut for some time, probably since 2018. I have to start doing things again but it is hard and easy to put off. Then I can just work and 'blame' that for stopping me. I can always find reasons not to do something.

    What would you like to do? Forget practical issues, whether it is scary etc. just make a wish list. I struggle with this, so I must make more of an effort.

    You can then look at your list, pick one and see how could you work towards that . Who could help you.

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  • Hello.

    I have been wondering about living v existing.

    I am not sure what it means. I think it means doing more than just the normal routines, so seeking out new experiences, meeting new people, doing fun things.

    Breaks from routine, particularly for new and simulating things make good memories and break things up, but are obviously very stressful and scary. They are easier if you have someone to help, even better if they arrange them.

    They do require effort. Ive been stuck in a rut for some time, probably since 2018. I have to start doing things again but it is hard and easy to put off. Then I can just work and 'blame' that for stopping me. I can always find reasons not to do something.

    What would you like to do? Forget practical issues, whether it is scary etc. just make a wish list. I struggle with this, so I must make more of an effort.

    You can then look at your list, pick one and see how could you work towards that . Who could help you.

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