identity wrote:
I felt down and a bit annoyed whilst I was at the group I go to (not an AS group it's for people feeling isolated really). They are so fixated on getting more funding. It seems to be more about the people from different organisations "networking" with each other than helping the actual members of the group. Also some people who have only been there a couple of times seem to have made friends; I heard a couple mention about phoning each other and most people joke about with each other whilst I can barely talk to anyone there so usually end up sitting on my own or getting talked at.

Also I'm worried about some blood test results; I just phoned up and they said one had been queried so the doctor will have to look at it, I presume they'll let me know tomorrow.

The group I used to go to was an AS one, it was to help social skills and finding work. Unfortunately, I never learned anything I didn't already know from the experience. I liked it when we had to act out scenarios as it highlighted what you had to work on, but for the most part we were just given info that is easily obtainable online. I never made any friends either, but it wasn't made easy due to the set up as we were split to 2 tables. So most times if I wanted to say something to people on the other side it felt too awkward as I would have to raise my voice to be heard and have everyone be looking at me
Not sure what its like there, but if you over hear something your interested in try and join in and have your say. Its easier said than done, but I'm sure you would find the words if it was a subject of interest

As for the blood tests, if they don't get back to you contact them again to confirm when exactly you will be getting your results. I know with mine sometimes they need a gentle reminder of these things.