Slow, sad mood

I've fallen out with two of my sisters, another one we're more distant than we used to be, still get on to an extent but it feels a lot more contrived and jaded than it used to, another sister we like each other a lot but had a big falling out and although it's over it doesn't feel like things will ever be the same again.

To put this in context, we were a very family-oriented household when I was growing up. Some families aren't like that, I gather. 

I feel quite sad and lonely thinking about how things have changed. In part it's because my sisters couldn't understand my Autism, in part because I made foolish mistakes.

Then I think of all the friends lost or women I fell in love with who rejected me, and how empty it felt without them.

And how I feel some of my neighbours don't want me to live here.

I'll walk outside on my own occasionally and feel rejected by most people. I was walking by the sea and a car was parked and as I walked past they started the engine and drove off, then half a mile down the road another did.

I don't know if this feeling will last but it's how I feel now. Weary

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  • Hi Roswell, sorry to hear about this. I come from a big family too and I'm familiar with this feeling of being an outcast. I'll give you my two bob's worth and I'm sure plenty of people might have other views but these are just from my own experience.

    • Your sisters might not ruminate and go over past issues as much as you, it is a classic autie thing to go over and over noticing problematic details and feeling stuck in a loop. So they might not feel things have soured as much as you do. 

    • When we are down we have a tendency to project sadness around us. This can cause people to be unfriendly because they don't realise you are friendly if you project your inner sadness or anxiety 

    • Regarding your closer sister, I also have one that's closer than the others. I think it's worth fixing this relationship before you take on the rest, this will help you move on and lighten your mood. What would it take to say, 'I'm sad we fell out, do you forgive me?'.    Just that.   No more long explanation. You're not taking the blame you're just taking your half of it and asking her to do the same. It's also humble. So it's hard to resist.  

    I'm sure if you can take a small step, things will be a bit brighter. I always seem to make my neighbours sneer but I don't care.  Hope can use some of that, but if not, at least I know very well how this feels. 

  • That is very good advice. And a very good way of thinking about the situation. X

  • Roswell is friendly to me on this forum so I wanted to try and be friendly back when he's down. 

  • Please remember to be nice to yourself too. Sounds like you're beating yourself up a bit. We're only human. 

  • Thank you for the support everyone. 

    I understand what you mean about how projecting sadness can make it seem someone is unfriendly. I'm trying to improve my mental health so I come across better to people. I'll try to take the steps needed. 

  • In that case, I'm honoured to meat their aquantence. Hope you are all doing okayx

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