by abi » Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:06 pm
im like that too, i often think that people are excluding me, or hate me, even if there is evidence to the contrary. i think with me its because it has always been that evryone hates me, and now i have friends im not used to it, my friends generally understand when i explain. i think it is more important to have true friends than lots of friends, as i struggle with large groups too.
if you are feeling left out, organise something with many of them if you can handle it. i use sleepovers, where we just sit in the hot tub, and/or wacth films.
i found the only way to improve my skills is throwing myself in at the deep end (but this is how i learn best, so it might not be best for evryone) and asking a person who i have become close to, and spend a lot of time with to point out if i do something that is not really acceptable. many people have found it easier to improve gradually, by starting with 1 or 2 friends, then working up.
i joined scouting and st john ambulance, i found more acceptance there than i did at school. you might like to try joining a club.
the way i see it, dyspraxia is an extra hurdle in every race i run, but that extra hurdle, is just extra exercise, so in the end, i will come through stronger.