Friendships are hard and post-diagnosis

Hey everyone, 

I am recently diagnosed autistic (have known my whole life but was diagnosed with OCD instead). Since getting my diagnosis I have found it really difficult to mask, which in a lot of ways is really good but in other ways it’s making me realise that actually I don’t really have any friends who know the real me. 

I’m 26 and have 0 social life, I basically just go to work and uni then come home again… I was wondering how you all find adult friendships when being autistic, as I often find them quite draining/ confusing but also I feel lonely. 

I’d love if there was a big group just for autistic women to make pals in, and I’m going to have a look at some groups in my local area I can maybe attend if they are online, as getting public transport can put me off going out really easily. 

Anyway, this is my first post on here and I hope you all have a lovely day :) 

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  • Hi _Poetchi.

    I am a 55 woman and have now spent my life withdrawing further and further from people because no matter how hard i try i just find being friends so difficult, i never know how to take people and constantly seem to say the wrong thing then get all anxious trying to put right something right that i dont even understand. 

    Keep trying and know that we are lovely, worthwhile members of this world.

    well done on your first post.

    Hope your day is full of positive moments.

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  • Hi _Poetchi.

    I am a 55 woman and have now spent my life withdrawing further and further from people because no matter how hard i try i just find being friends so difficult, i never know how to take people and constantly seem to say the wrong thing then get all anxious trying to put right something right that i dont even understand. 

    Keep trying and know that we are lovely, worthwhile members of this world.

    well done on your first post.

    Hope your day is full of positive moments.

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