How does someone learn to socialize, when all their life they ran from social contact.
I been hurt most my life by ridicule, belittlement, called retarded, all because of a learning disability. I have some university, many college diplomas, taking courses that I would benifit from, with little social contact.
I have severe Auditory Processing Disorder, with hyperacusis - originally called Central Auditory Processing Disorder. Sociallizing means going out in public. Makaylah, my service dog, is already being hindered by my inability to socialize. I got her to help me socialize, and to also help me with my other health issues. My baby steps, although good, are limited.
Yesterday, I went to a very quiet mall, in London, Ontario.
First there is a accident (Ambulance, police, fire truck sirens sounding, and I go emediately into a panic attack). Lucky Michelle, my trainer quickly responded, and got me into my truck with my headset on.
Second - how can a tunnel send someone into a panic attack - it happened to me. Michelle watched as pure panic showed on my face -she got me to put my headset on again. So many new things - I couldn't grasp what she wanted me to do - Makaylah - grasped her new skills faster than me. My puppy is a very quick learner. I am not slow, but these social issues of mine are really holding her back.
How does others deal with socialization issues.
Hugs
Gerri
