Handman
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Today I spent time with the lady I had been so fixated on for over a year. The same one from yesterday, in my little group of friends, but this time alone. I realized our friendship was not nearly as strong as I had thought, and I just made her uncomfortable and bored. Had this been any other time I'd have cried, but I'm sick of crying. I just don't have anybody to talk to anymore, and I'm really just in a very negative mood.
I checked that website, and there's nothing nearby that isn't at least a three hour drive. Thank you for the kind words, it's similar to what my friends say. I have trouble believing it, but I try.
I always appreciate people putting up with me. I have a tendency to sulk and brood I guess.
Dr. Chim Richalds said:Handman said:Maybe start developing one-person skills.
My autism won't allow that. Can't really develop one-person skills when no one really wants to give you the chance. I don't understand what I should be doing to "work on myself". I hate myself too much to care right now.
Not sure your age or where you live but there's a scientifically-validated social skills training program for young adults on the spectrum called PEERS. The program is based out of UCLA, but apparently they train providers across the country, which you can search here:
https://www.semel.ucla.edu/node/3092
I have no personal experience with it, but have only read about it. If you really feel that ASD is a stumbling block, that might be a good place to start. Maybe there are some worthwhile social skills books for ASD as well?
For the record, you're very kind to people on this thread and I like yourself! And while they might not know you as deeply as you may wish them to (or even if you may have difficulty relating to them at times), I can imagine that your friends often enjoy your company.
I checked that website, and there's nothing nearby that isn't at least a three hour drive. Thank you for the kind words, it's similar to what my friends say. I have trouble believing it, but I try.
I always appreciate people putting up with me. I have a tendency to sulk and brood I guess.