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Hi I'm Lauren and I'm new here. I have autism, I was diagnosed in my early teens. I'm 18 now and life is tricky. I'm anxious a lot and I'm having to try and balance functioning and managing my anxiety and autistic struggles. Recently my mums become chronically ill and this is taking some processing too.

I'm in to drawing, music and collecting things. Oh and I love animals. Sometimes I think animals are better company than most people lol. They're easier to talk to for sure.

I'm hoping I'll get on ok here. Talking to people, even online makes me anxious. I've no idea why but it's always been like this for me. Be nice to meet others who are like me and get what it's like being autistic.

Have a chill day x.

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  • Hi Lauren,

    I’m sorry to hear about your mum, that can’t be easy for you at all. I’m new on here too. I get anxious talking to people too but the people on here seem nice and approachable from what I’ve experienced. It would be nice if you’re able to talk to people and make some like-minded friends. I hope things get better for you. Best wishes

  • in reply to LJ51125

    Hi, thank you. It's really difficult at the moment there's a lot of change and adjusting to things and I think that's what's affecting me most. I get anxious easily but I'm trying to find new ways of coping with it.

    Like recently I've started painting. I've always loved drawing so I thought I would give painting a try as well, and so far it's been a lot of fun!

    The results aren't fantasticLaughing lol but I'm doing it for the relaxation more than anything else Blush 

    I really hope I can make some friends that would be lovely. 

    Have a chill day.

  • in reply to Style

    Sometimes finding things that you enjoy can be a great distraction technique. I hope it helps you to decompress. Anyway if you want to talk feel free to drop a message.

    Thanks, you too Blush

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