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Loneliness

Donna

Hi im an autistic 19 year old, I just started back at university after a summer of having no one to talk to and I was determined to make friends this year but so far have had no luck. I try everything i smile at everyone i see, be nice, go out with everybody etc. I just can't maintain an interesting conversation, i can do the general stuff like "how are you liking uni?", "nice weather" etc. I even go over topics with my mum beforehand but that still doesn't help. Does anyone have any ideas to help me chat/banter with other people? 

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  • Hi Donna. What are you studying? Does your subject give you opportunities to study/work/discuss with others on your course? Students tend to like a good listener.  Also, do you manage to go for coffee breaks together? Again many students like to talk, so you don’t need to feel pressured into contributing. I found one to one interactions best. I’m not good with crowds myself. I studied music as a very mature student, so was included in music making activities naturally. Perhaps your subject has possibilities? 

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  • Hi Donna. What are you studying? Does your subject give you opportunities to study/work/discuss with others on your course? Students tend to like a good listener.  Also, do you manage to go for coffee breaks together? Again many students like to talk, so you don’t need to feel pressured into contributing. I found one to one interactions best. I’m not good with crowds myself. I studied music as a very mature student, so was included in music making activities naturally. Perhaps your subject has possibilities? 

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