I'm about 2 years after diagnosis. Finally kind of stabilizing. I used to be extremely confident and adventurous, pretty much could just make friends wherever I went. Now, I have a hard time visualizing myself as the same person. I don't feel like I'm incapable of socializing by any means, but I'm aware I have restrictions now and I think that impacts how I approach social situations now. I can't really drink much, except the occasional cider. I have food restrictions up the alley now.

I notice now that I don't get invited places as much. People don't seem as eager to spend time with me. A lot of really close friendships I've had have sort of dried up it feels like. Some have totally fallen off the wayside. It doesn't feel like my friends are really invested in having me along except as a side character these days.