I also struggle with public transport, and any kind of political event would have me worried about violence breaking out, or just feeling trapped. That book looks interesting. Unfortunately a lot of people in power are influenced by the wrong kind of…

Really well put! As I've said somewhere else on here, I started using a meditation app last year and I've found it really helpful - it starts off by asking how I feel - which is hopeless, cos if only I knew I wouldn't be melting down! But then it asks…

I'm surviving. Going through quite a depressed phase and i'm very tired.  I'm glad you're well. :)

Marc Segar's book was helpful to me in terms of learning social skills.  It seems no matter how many i learn though i would still stand…

I have 3 of them, using one atm, a Maxspeeding Rods version.  I have it set up in my conservatory, on a platform, on a workbench.  It's raised because the exhaust goes out through a small top window & ideally should be level or angled down, I used a 2m…

Hi Dawn and Alec, Thank you for replying to my post. I really appreciate it. 

It is in some ways comforting to connect with others out there who are perhaps in a similar situation (albeit very different for a whole multitude of reasons)! 

I have started…

From what I'm reading, it sounds like an inquiry to neutralising chemicals which affect our biology.

Smoke (from bonfires): "Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic materials burn. The…

I found that when I went to the same cafe all the time, they started saying "that you away to work?" I ended up changing cafes, and bringing a laptop to pretend i was doing something. Same with any groups of friends well not really friends but you know…

Sadly there isn't enough support, but the ideas here are all good. Also, you could try having a chat to your GP to see what there is in your area. In mine Mind run a course for the newly diagnosed.

Your sentence: "I feel I can't learn to be like them…