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10 Ways to psyche yourself up for a social event

Posted by: alisrowe, September 4, 2025
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Like many autistic people, I don’t socialise much.

So when my friend recently asked to meet, I panicked!

I really like her and I am interested in her, but I just get very anxious about socialising. I thought to myself, what strategies can I use to manage this situation so that I am able to meet her? Here are the strategies I will use. Maybe they will help you as well!

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