I thought anyone here who has a special interest that helps them manage depression and/or anxiety would appreciate this:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/05/i-have-suicidal-depression-and-board-games-saved-my-life/
If you're interested in gaming at all and there's any kind of board/card gaming group near you, I highly recommend it as an aspie-friendly form of socialization.
I like this passage a lot, it touches upon some reasons why gaming is so appealing for many aspies:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/05/i-have-suicidal-depression-and-board-games-saved-my-life/
If you're interested in gaming at all and there's any kind of board/card gaming group near you, I highly recommend it as an aspie-friendly form of socialization.
I like this passage a lot, it touches upon some reasons why gaming is so appealing for many aspies:
Board games give me something that little else does. They give freedom within a constructed framework; players are given the social space to bounce off each other like carnival bumper cars, while remaining safe and bounded. Everyone jockeys to achieve something—whether to become king, to solve the puzzle, or to save the world. The objectives and rules form a kind of joyous arena in a 1990’s-style Gladiator gameshow where the players and walls are covered in brightly colored padding. In your game you might be trying to brutally murder another player’s character, but the game will always make sure that everyone is having fun, that everyone is safe. Every rule is a safety net, letting you walk the tightrope without fear. To someone terrified and unable to deal with social situations, this web of gameplay and rules can be an unbelievable gift.
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