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Loneliness although having a support network

Jonny

I’m not really one for writing I’m more of the speaking type but recently I’ve found myself feeling lonely even though I’ve  a huge support network and can constantly talk but don’t want to be a burden. I’m 34 and was diagnosed at the age of 7 with Aspergers and adhd and was on meds until I was 16 as well as monthly counselling, it’s been 18 years and I’ve had nothing bar them throwing anti depressants at me which isn’t the case I’m not depressed im not wired or I don’t think like others that are not on the spectrum so I resorted to self medicating when I was younger now I’m doing a lot better with that side of things [post edited by mods to remove content in breach of the rules] I was just wondering is anyone else in the same position?

  • I can certainly relate. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety long before I was diagnosed with ASD. I've always struggled with connection, I know plenty of people but that's where it seems tend, my brain just doesn't take that next emotional step.

    I see a psychologist every now and again just to mostly vent the crap that builds up. I used to drink which I finally gave up last summer.

    I can be alone in a group of acquaintance and family alike.

    I now know that I'm just wired a little differently but it doesn't make my sense of isolation any easier to bear.

    Welcome.

  • in reply to Cinnabar_wing

    Thank you it means a lot, I’ll definitely be using this platform to help me and hopefully help others on our journeys Heart️

  • Sorry your feeling so lonely, everyone's story can be a little different but a lot of the feelings are the same. Do hang around and ask the things you might feel you can't otherwise, sometimes it's handy to have different places to talk about different things.

  • in reply to Sharon Mod

    Thank you Sharon for your kind words and reassurance during this difficult time, I will definitely be using this and another support networks for helping me cope through my time of of need. 

    and anything I can do or share to help others I will gladly help to the best of my ability 

    thank you 

    Jonny 

  • Hi Jonny

    Welcome to the Online Community. Feeling lonely even when there are people around you is something a lot of autistic adults talk about so you're not alone in that. You’re not a burden for wanting to talk about how you feel- this community exists so autistic people can share experiences and support each other.

    You might find our information on loneliness and connection useful: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/loneliness 
    I also hope that talking things through here with other members is also helpful for you.

    Kind regards
    Sharon Mod