I have recently been diagnosed as my symptoms started to get worse as I’ve got older. Once I got the diagnosis I could not mask anymore socially. I used to be able to see several different friends in one day and be buzzing about this. Now I see one friend for a couple of hours and I cancel all my plans the next day as I am burnt out…. Should I have only one day socialising then take a rest day? Feels a bit lonely if I am going to be honest…
I find that it's the type of interaction as much as the quantity. It can be restful being around people quietly, like in a library, or with one very good friend rather than several acquaintances. Good luck.
Thankyou :)
This is so true - there's definitely a difference between being "on" around people vs just existing in the same space. I can spend hours at a coffee shop or bookstore around strangers and feel fine, but 30 minutes of small talk with coworkers absolutely drains me