Lived Experience Forum

[TheAarow88]

Hi Fangirl.

I know exactly what you are going through and could be facing.

When my dog passed away a few years back.. my world was destroyed, 15 years of unconditional love gone.

I still feel sadness from it.

I left the town I was living in. Moved to a city, everytime things looked up. Something horrible was around the corner. Fake friends, unhealthy relationship, homeless and people taking advantage of my kind nature.

So when things were turning dark again, I packed up and moved to QLD.

I did this because a person, whom I helped when they were in my old State(S.A), coexed me to move, promises of emotional support and friendship (which isn't how it turned out). So I found a place that would let me move in on the day of flying in.

2 day's later, they said their Anxiety could not cope with living with someone. I understood, so I moved to the part of QLD I'm currently at. 

That's when the female whom coaxed me to move here turned and said She couldn't handle I am Autistic and it made her feel like I was a r3t@rd, yes those were her exact words.

Where I am at now, I don't have friends or people I can go visit or people to visit me. I also suffer depression and anxiety. I have epilepsy as well (yes I am a mixed bag of problems).

I am currently studying a business course, and like you I also worry that I will still try to find a job.

[MrAnxiety]

Hi,hang in there I know it's really tough im having a shit day today really bad anxiety.Im sorry you feel crap also all we can do is keep talking to each other.

[Friendlyguy]

I have friends who have studied social work and work in this field now. It's really great because they are now able to help others. 

[Friendlyguy]

Thanks Maggie! 

[gggg]

SOCIAL WORK DEGREE.  When I did Welfare Work studies, it was more practical.  Not theoretical.  Starting with Certificates, then upgrade it to Diploma and then Degree, as necessary.  
When I did my studies in these areas, all the students, including myself, were "on guard", appearing to not be wierd, etc.  Generally we found "friends" away from our area of study & work.  It was more relaxed & "normal" that way.