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I'm a 22 year old with Autism, I need help

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So what I hate is being seen as someone with autism. By that I mean someone who people are obligated to hang out with, vs someone people want to hang out with. I cannot go 6 months without making those ideal friendships I want, and then make a mistake related to my autism. Am I doomed for this to keep happening for the rest of my life?

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  • Hi - you're young so just haven't met the right type of people yet.     You have the option of masking - pretending to be 'normal' for as long as you can sustain it - it's exhausting - or trying to find your place in the world where you just magically fit.

    I'd suggest looking at all of your childhood hobbies and interests and finding the adult version of it - my guess is that you'll meet lots of very like-minded individuals where you won't have to put on a performance and you can just be yourself.

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  • Hi - you're young so just haven't met the right type of people yet.     You have the option of masking - pretending to be 'normal' for as long as you can sustain it - it's exhausting - or trying to find your place in the world where you just magically fit.

    I'd suggest looking at all of your childhood hobbies and interests and finding the adult version of it - my guess is that you'll meet lots of very like-minded individuals where you won't have to put on a performance and you can just be yourself.

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