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Purple

Hi, im late diagnosed autistic and i moved area, to a supported environment, however, there is noone that i feel comfortable being close friends with.   Im really at a loss at the moment.   Im past middle age and im not sure what to share here.    Im feeling stressed.    Ive tried talking to a support worker but i think they are writing it off as a mental health issue but i disagree.   Theres no links to organisations connected to neurodivergence.

I hope to chat with others on the forum and learn more about things that are helpful.   Thank you for taking the time to respond if youre able to reply or share any thoughts.

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  • Hi and welcome. I think most of us find making good friends very difficult, so you're not alone in this. Autism always seems to fall between everything, as we're not mentally ill but neither are we able to cope well in a world not designed for us. 'Mental health' stuff seems to be focussed on either learning difficulties or stuff that can be controlled with pills or short-term therapy.

    I hope you find you feel at home here.  

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  • Hi and welcome. I think most of us find making good friends very difficult, so you're not alone in this. Autism always seems to fall between everything, as we're not mentally ill but neither are we able to cope well in a world not designed for us. 'Mental health' stuff seems to be focussed on either learning difficulties or stuff that can be controlled with pills or short-term therapy.

    I hope you find you feel at home here.  

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