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KImi

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I am female, few years off 50. I have had Autism all my life from being born with my thyroid not working and it not being discovered until I was nearly 2yrs old.

When my parents were alive I had alot of support, went to mainstream school, attended university and work etc but since my mid thirties when I had problems with my thyroid again causing multiple health issues, I have struggled with my mental and physical health.

I am now in a position where I live alone and lost the few friends I did have. Left Facebook after the one person I thought was my best friend announced she was getting married and I wasn't even tagged as one of the people who already knew (thought the definition of best friend meant you told that person everything first cos you trusted them) so as far as I'm concerned I have no human friends at all and only 1 living family member I feel any obligation to.

Recently I don't seem to able to get along with anyone even online I seem to get picked on so concluded it must be my autism worse due to social isolation (being housebound over 10 yrs).
I find I've had no interest in life since my dog died 2 yrs ago as she had been my 'partner' and only constant support for 15 years.

I wondered if I'd find more understanding on a site for people with Autism?
 
welcome.webp
 
Thanks for the welcome. How does the private chat room thing work and what time do people generally go in?
 
Hello there!

Yes, online forums can help in having a bit of communication for a lot of people especially if you're in an isolated part of the world.

I say this to many people who are either autistic or suffer from some sort of mental illness, have a look for a peer group in your area. They can help you connect to like-minded people who share the same sort of feelings you have, they can provide activities for you to take part in. The peer group I am a part in allowed me to go to a larger group's team building weekend activity session at a camp. We did all sorts of fun stuff like archery, rock climbing and fencing, it was a really fun time. That was just this time last year, and they have something else planned for this year too. Best fun I've had in a long time. I'd highly recommend you look for groups in your area.
 
KImi said:
Thanks for the welcome. How does the private chat room thing work and what time do people generally go in?
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looks like you figured out the chat! People are usually sleeping around now, but it should pick up soon!
 
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