I have forgotten how to be happy!

Recently I have become increasingly aware that other people seem to have fun and enjoy random things, life I guess! However, I feel like I don’t get it. Sometimes I catch myself looking into a situation where people are laughing and having fun, I really want to join in, but I just don’t get it! A few times it’s been pointed out that I just look miserable. Although I don’t necessarily feel miserable inside, more numb.

Is this normal? Is it even possible to be on the spectrum and experience fun and enjoyment like “normal people”

I am currently waiting for official diagnosis and was told this could take 2 years before current pandemic. So christ knows how long it will be now.

Parents
  • I have noticed a lot of people need permission to have fun.     They are so inhibited that they won't admit to themselves what they actually like.      A lot of it is the feeling of needing to be 'a grown up' so all the things that we used to enjoy are classed as childish and cannot be enjoyed any more.

    What did you used to enjoy?      I'd bet there's lots of others near you who enjoy the same thing.

    Personally, I like model building, Technical Lego, playing with keyboards and tinkering with tech - and Disney.      I joined my local model club and the Brickish organisation to meet other nerds on my wavelength.  Smiley

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  • I have noticed a lot of people need permission to have fun.     They are so inhibited that they won't admit to themselves what they actually like.      A lot of it is the feeling of needing to be 'a grown up' so all the things that we used to enjoy are classed as childish and cannot be enjoyed any more.

    What did you used to enjoy?      I'd bet there's lots of others near you who enjoy the same thing.

    Personally, I like model building, Technical Lego, playing with keyboards and tinkering with tech - and Disney.      I joined my local model club and the Brickish organisation to meet other nerds on my wavelength.  Smiley

Children