submitted 2 months ago by NationProtons@sh.itjust.works to c/autism@lemmy.world

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A contact of mine suggested me to join a support group to find people with similar difficulties and talk to them.

I found a group nearby, but I'm a bit reluctant to go. I can feel myself making up excuses as to why it would not be a good idea.

I don't feel like it would be helpful.
I will feel like they have even more severe issues than me and I can't relate.
It's a group with 10 people, so I feel like it's a bit too much for me. I feel like I will just let everybody else talk and be silent like usual.
I was a bit sick in the past weekend and I'm worried about making other people sick (even though it's kinda over)

Anybody already went to a support group before, what was your experience?

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[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

Thanks man. Ended up going and it was really nice to share experiences and frustrations. Glad I decided to go.

[-] MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago

Happy to hear it!

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