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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?

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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