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Blessedarethecheesemakers

Being in denial of my autistic nature and spending 40 yrs, 8 of which since knowing. I’m making first attempts of social connection and willingness to look back and acknowledge the real me. Currently spending time under section as my chronic depression and anxiety took a turn a downward turn. 
so, the question is. How do you make friends?  (My friend group totals 1 person). 

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  • There can be days when everything seems to trigger or dredge up emotions. 

    Last night I went to a residents meeting, which was quite cordial when I left the meeting with two people one of whom I knew she proceeded to berate me for no reason in a gaslighting kind of way. For me this feels like stress and raises the cortisol levels - even into today. It bothers me because I am not confrontational mostly but people often do this to show they want to be in control. It makes me realise the kind of people I want around which is largely few at all. Even people I know can be influenced by outer circles which bother me.

    Having one friend is fine, you only need one. Although I am sure if you really think about it and the people close to you you have more.

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  • There can be days when everything seems to trigger or dredge up emotions. 

    Last night I went to a residents meeting, which was quite cordial when I left the meeting with two people one of whom I knew she proceeded to berate me for no reason in a gaslighting kind of way. For me this feels like stress and raises the cortisol levels - even into today. It bothers me because I am not confrontational mostly but people often do this to show they want to be in control. It makes me realise the kind of people I want around which is largely few at all. Even people I know can be influenced by outer circles which bother me.

    Having one friend is fine, you only need one. Although I am sure if you really think about it and the people close to you you have more.

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