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Matthew asked in HealthMental Health · 1 year ago

Depressed and bored and for some reason feeling lonely.?

I have high functioning Asperger's, so I'm used to cutting myself out of society as I have no enjoyment of being apart of crowds of people or being centre of attention, spend most my time doing physical activities like rowing, running, rock climbing around nature which I enjoy.

but as soon as it gets dark and I'm indoors I just feel really down, lonely and bored, I assure you therapy isn't the route I need so I'm turning to yahoo answers for some constructive feedback, maybe it would help to find out some productive indoor hobbies to take up or something, I'm so bored I'm starting to enjoy washing the dishes,

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  • 1 year ago
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    The many activities you enjoy also have groups or clubs you can join. After getting to know the people in these daytime activities, you might be able to socialize with them afterwards in the evenings.

    I think that if explain your condition to these people, you might find that they will go the extra mile to include you in their social life, and probably make an effort to get you out of your shell.

    Usually, high energy people are very good at forcing someone out of their comfort zone to include them in their social life. Which is exactly what someone with your condition needs. A little push.

    You just need to put yourself in their presence and in an inclusive activity.

  • justin
    Lv 6
    1 year ago

    anime gaming sports mmorpgs like lord of the rings online or world of warcraft some of which are free to play

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Well welcome to the rest of humanity. We all crave human contact in some way. We are made to be apart of a group.

    Your challenge is a bit greater than most of us because of your aspergers. You may be able to find groups in your area that have meetups for people like you if that makes it easier to meet others. If not...the nice thing is is that you get to try all kinds of things until you find what you like....online chat...games...movies...and so on.

  • Anonymous
    1 year ago

    i know this feeling well, perhaps read books or read passages from the bible to keep you 'centered'.

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  • 1 year ago

    You cut yourself off from other people and you are wondering why you are lonely.  Asperger's doesn't make you inhuman.  It just makes human interaction more challenging.   There's two things you might consider: you may be suffering from depression; and you might try to seek more human interaction.   I don't have Asperger's and i also don't enjoy being in crowds or being the center of attention.    Push yourself out of your comfort zone to be around other people in a setting where it doesn't bother you. 

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