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Feeling like I'm better off dead

Moolyhoops

A lot of the time I wish I could be reincarnated as someone without Asperger's. I hate how much it ruins and takes over my life. I hate that I can't make friends and go and hang out with others like other people because how people make friends is a mystery to me. I'm sure most people hate me and think I'm weird and don't want to be my friend anyways. I truly hate myself and think I'm better off dead. 

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  • Really sorry to hear that you feel this way. As an adult in my 40s with autism (only diagnosed last year), I have felt suicidal at several times in my life. However, for me personally, the diagnosis has done one big thing - it has helped me to accept myself for who I am. Yes I am different from most people I know and I can be weird and awkward - but I am unique and have a special way of seeing the world. I am absolutely sure that most people don't hate you - probably some people that you meet find you interesting, funny, quirky - or whatever. Don't underestimate yourself. You don't have to be the same as everyone else to be likeable! Maybe try and think about things about yourself that you like. Do you have any interests or passions that you could pursue with other people? If you can accept yourself a bit more and give yourself less of a hard time, it might be easier to connect with other people. Some of whom will love spending time with you I'm sure. Good luck. 

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  • Really sorry to hear that you feel this way. As an adult in my 40s with autism (only diagnosed last year), I have felt suicidal at several times in my life. However, for me personally, the diagnosis has done one big thing - it has helped me to accept myself for who I am. Yes I am different from most people I know and I can be weird and awkward - but I am unique and have a special way of seeing the world. I am absolutely sure that most people don't hate you - probably some people that you meet find you interesting, funny, quirky - or whatever. Don't underestimate yourself. You don't have to be the same as everyone else to be likeable! Maybe try and think about things about yourself that you like. Do you have any interests or passions that you could pursue with other people? If you can accept yourself a bit more and give yourself less of a hard time, it might be easier to connect with other people. Some of whom will love spending time with you I'm sure. Good luck. 

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