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.

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  • Hi!! I can relate to this. The first time i saw a happy person i was 17. She showed me how to be happy. Nowadays when i want to have fun I watch stand up on youtube, I watch The Bing Bang Theory and I dance... dance is the happiest thing. I am not much of a dancer but it is a really happy thing to do. And dance is a thing you can do alone...

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  • Hi!! I can relate to this. The first time i saw a happy person i was 17. She showed me how to be happy. Nowadays when i want to have fun I watch stand up on youtube, I watch The Bing Bang Theory and I dance... dance is the happiest thing. I am not much of a dancer but it is a really happy thing to do. And dance is a thing you can do alone...

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