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NAS85363

Hi there i was diagnosed early 20s im now in my 30s

I have aspergers (asd)

I just wish i knew how to make friends or even just a friend but it is so hard, all i have is my boyfriend i feel so lonely all the time and just don't no how to change this, i can write things down but talking face to face i struggle until i am comfortable with you, i wouldn't even no where to go to meet any people, im scared of rejection and being found annoying by other people.

Can anyone relate to this?

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  • Hello, 

    I can relate in finding it difficult to make and maintain friendships, i don't have much struggle talking to people face to face or over the internet i find it more difficult finding people to engage conversation with as i am outside of normal social settings, ie i don't drink alcohol well so i don't go to pubs or clubs to meet people as much but they have now opened a disability friendly club venue for adults with disabilities in my area including ASD.

    I dropped out of secondary school and i have been moving around the country working and seeing family i have met great people along the way and would suggest travelling to people if they can and they can make arrangements they are comfortable with.

    Most people are really friendly and accepting of any disabilities or ailments somebody has.

    I'd be more then happy to find friends online and converse with them on and off of the forums if its allowed.

    I know theres a load of new social groups on facebook and online if you type in social group and your area in the search bar on facebook there usually comes up with a list of groups for people to join, sometimes it can be difficult to find friends in the groups or find a topic to speak about that everybody is agreeing on.

    if anyone has any luck or would like advice or to speak about how they are finding life / their social group or support network i would be more then happy too. 

    I have Level 2 counselling skills and im currently doing Level 2 in autism awareness i have a few other certificates and diplomas online i mainly just use them to be a better person in the community.

    Thank you for taking the time to read my post

    I hope you have a great day 

    Kind Regards 

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  • Hello, 

    I can relate in finding it difficult to make and maintain friendships, i don't have much struggle talking to people face to face or over the internet i find it more difficult finding people to engage conversation with as i am outside of normal social settings, ie i don't drink alcohol well so i don't go to pubs or clubs to meet people as much but they have now opened a disability friendly club venue for adults with disabilities in my area including ASD.

    I dropped out of secondary school and i have been moving around the country working and seeing family i have met great people along the way and would suggest travelling to people if they can and they can make arrangements they are comfortable with.

    Most people are really friendly and accepting of any disabilities or ailments somebody has.

    I'd be more then happy to find friends online and converse with them on and off of the forums if its allowed.

    I know theres a load of new social groups on facebook and online if you type in social group and your area in the search bar on facebook there usually comes up with a list of groups for people to join, sometimes it can be difficult to find friends in the groups or find a topic to speak about that everybody is agreeing on.

    if anyone has any luck or would like advice or to speak about how they are finding life / their social group or support network i would be more then happy too. 

    I have Level 2 counselling skills and im currently doing Level 2 in autism awareness i have a few other certificates and diplomas online i mainly just use them to be a better person in the community.

    Thank you for taking the time to read my post

    I hope you have a great day 

    Kind Regards 

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