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Help for Anxiety/Confidence Issues in Adult Son

NAS77506

My son suffers with anxiety/lack of confidence, he has ASD. He has tried Matthews Hub for help but is trying to find a private female therapist that will be able to help him with his issues. One he tried just said straight no they cant help him and another he has messaged and they haven't gotten back to him, all the while this is making his anxieties worse, anyone know of any help out there he can goto. He has no friends and could do with something to help him socially as he tries to overcome these obstacles but gets very hot, sweaty and has to depart wherever he maybe at that time. He is the most loving, helpful, loyal to the core (especially to Tesco LOL), i just want him to blossom into the man he wants tp be and gain some confidence so he can see the beautiful soul I see every time I look at him. 

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  • I'm the exact same way. Once I step outside the door, defense mode goes on and like you I also have a frown on my face. 'Resting *** face ' is what people call it. I always get extremely paranoid whenever I go out because I can feel people staring at me, judging me and I can hear people laughing and talking *** about me. I put that look on so people won't talk. Is that how it is for you as well?

    One thing I noticed is that I'm extremely relaxed when I'm hanging out with friends, it lets my guard down and people see that. People can feel the vibes you put out. It's extremely hard but letting that guard down will let other people relax around you. But then again you don't owe them anything but your peace of mind! PM me if you need anything =)

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    He only has the one friend that he has grown really attached too, I really dread him going back to Poland cos this will really have an effect on my son. He just keeps hitting barriers and takes this personally. I try and tell him it isn't him, people come and go in life all the time, this is part of life but no amount of words will make him see this, not from me anyway, he thinks I am having a pop at him for caring for his friend. 

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  • in reply to NAS77301

    He only has the one friend that he has grown really attached too, I really dread him going back to Poland cos this will really have an effect on my son. He just keeps hitting barriers and takes this personally. I try and tell him it isn't him, people come and go in life all the time, this is part of life but no amount of words will make him see this, not from me anyway, he thinks I am having a pop at him for caring for his friend. 

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