Advice needed on socialising
Hi :) I’ve just been recently diagnosed with autism following ADHD.
Now that I’m in uni everything’s more complicated. I’ve grown really interested in sensory experiences, my psychiatrist has mentioned ‘synesthesia‘ but not 100% on that. I’m really interested in deep diving into topics to almost cosmically understand them on this deeper, sensory level. My issue is the farther I go down this ‘rabbit-hole,’ the harder it is to entertain conversation. This being what I feel is quite surface level in comparison, but I recognise it important to maintain relationships. I quickly feel tired and bored, however I know that’s a bit rude and I try to stay attentive. I’ve been really wanting to meet someone to talk to who’s more like me, interested in learning and stuff, but it feels improbable where I am.
Of course, it’s great to have friends who are different to you, but I’d like just one person to talk to and experiment with. I have so many aspirations, it makes me feel stagnated. My girlfriend tries, but she doesn’t really get it (or care all that much, which is valid haha). Any and all advice appreciated.