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social anxiety

  1. Lady Penelope

    Communal Seating

    I find I am extremely adverse to coffee shops and restaurants attempting to be 'trendy' and offering communal seating. These fill me with so much dread and anxiety that I refuse to eat there. They have the warmth of a prison lunchroom (guessing) and the forced social awkwardness of a wedding...
  2. texkag

    Social Anxiety

    Does anyone else suffer like this? Today I went to a post diagnostic support group. I had tried to get to the group for months but something always got in the way. I travelled for over an hour to be there. It started off well. I sat in the front, I chatted briefly to someone who turned out...
  3. BlackWolfie555

    Meltdowns ?

    Since I'm new to this whole world, I'm wondering if what I'm feeling are meltdowns. I know in children it's a lot like temper tantrums and can be loud or just obviously a meltdown. But can they be and contained? Like I feel like I'm melting down, but I'm still walking through the grocery...
    • BlackWolfie555
    • Thread
    • communication emotional maturity help how do you feel during meltdown? how to cope? how to explain meltdown aspergers public panic shutdown social anxiety what is a meltdown?
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  4. Peatsmoke

    What makes you bolt (or want to bolt)?

    Bolting, or the urge to bolt, seems to be pretty common for Auties in general. I'm not sure of the "official" definition, but I mean the urge to get away from a social situation or public place as fast as possible, to go somewhere safer (usually quieter, calmer, more familiar, more alone). I...
  5. C

    New here: Introduction

    Hi. Most people call me Chris and although I was never officially diagnosed with it, I have aspergers. This has caused my social life is pretty much non-existent: I have no friends or connections & I'm reaching 20. My dream is to become a Game Designer & perhaps build my own company someday...
  6. Kristina Withakay

    participants wanted for online research on social confidence and decision-making

    Would you like to take part in an online experiment on social confidence and decision-making? I am a final year clinical psychologist in training looking for participants to take part in my doctoral research project. I am looking for adults with and without autism spectrum conditions to take...
  7. As sweet as-pie

    Social groups for autistic people

    I just received my official diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as an information pack including information about resources and groups in my area for autistic people. I don't have any friends and haven't had any since I left high school, even then I struggled socially, and I often...
  8. Bolletje

    Keeping social commitments

    So, I've been here for a while and I've noticed that I'm (obviously) not the only one that often dreads social interaction while at the same time craving it. What I'm interested in is how you maintain the balance between having enough alone time and making sure your social needs are met and...
  9. HughG

    How Do Aspies Progress Beyond Social & Emotional Immaturity?

    I once read the following words from another Aspie somewhere else and they really struck a chord within me, because this person actually described a HUGE portion of my life struggles---even as it is today. The problem, however, is that this was written by a teenager, yet I am far beyond my...
    • HughG
    • Thread
    • answers awkward childishness emotional maturity immaturity paranoid social anxiety social cues social skills solutions
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Friends, Family & Social Skills
  10. Caelix3

    Trouble with role playing :(

    I love role playing. But whenever I end up joining one, I get really socially anxious and barely interact with anyone. Like I won't even message someone to plot because I don't know what to plot about. I want to continue role playing but I always end up getting really socially anxious. Thus no...
  11. Caelix3

    Overwhelmed by social interaction?

    So I've joined three roleplays on Tumblr. I've been getting better at role playing and stuff, which is good. But I noticed I was starting to get overwhelmed by all the social interaction, even though it was online. Like I was actually getting anxiety like I couldn't breathe. I actually had to...
  12. Caelix3

    Role-playing

    I like roleplaying but I always struggle with what to say next. Or how to react to certain things. My characters always tend to be shy and awkward like me. I don't know how to be outgoing and stuff. It is quite a struggle for me. I also had to quit a few Tumblr roleplays because I couldn't come...
  13. Caelix3

    Help with socializing?

    I have trouble making and keeping a conversation. But mostly with keeping a conversation going. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep a conversation going?
  14. Caelix3

    I go on virtual worlds, do you? Also questions?

    I go on virtual worlds like IMVU or Second Life. Although I have yet to make any friends on either of those games. I'm afraid to approach people in real life and the same goes for approaching people virtually. Especially if it seems like they are in some kind of clique. How can I get over that...
  15. D

    Aspies and Social Media

    Hi, I don't do social media because I feel that it's primarily inconsequential talk that goes on it or that it's sharing very personal information with strangers. I recognize that not everyone goes about it that way, though. Having said that, how do you feel about socializing via social...
  16. sisselcakes

    Accused of being negative

    Good evening. I was wondering if people can relate to this. Do you either find yourself being more negative or are you accused of being more negative when you're in a stressful situation? The reason I ask is because I notice since my daughter went off to college and I'm practically...
  17. N

    Meeting with Social Worker

    Hi, I have a meeting with a social worker from the local Adult Services Asperger Team on Monday. I'm wondering if anyone else has seen a social worker recently and can tell me what to expect. I've had some treatment from the NHS, which did n't really make any difference. I need some help with...
  18. garnetflower13

    Would This Bother You?

    Yesterday, I had an appointment for diagnostics at my doctors office. At one point there were only two women waiting for an X ray; myself and another lady. I noticed that she did not look up when I came in and sat down, and kept reading her magazine. Since I was not feeling talkative, I didn't...
  19. justin_havu

    Gym anxiety

    I'm normally fine with going to the gym--as long as NO ONE is right next to me, even better if they are on the other side of the room! Otherwise, I wind up leaving about the time someone hops on a machine right next to me. I currently have a six month membership to Dover (NH) Rec Center...
  20. JohnnyGrey21287

    Hi there

    Hello. I'm Jerry. I'm 28 and seem to be perpetually a college student. I was diagnosed with Asperger's about 2 years ago, after years of being misdiagnosed with ADD. I'm mostly here for advice on how to be more social. Since I moved back to Orlando I've had difficulty meeting new people...
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