Published on 12, July, 2020
Although I haven't been officially diagnosed as of yet, I have a strong suspection that I am on the autistic spectrum. Specifically, what I'm referring to is my interest in most things like listening to music or watching TV decreasing in recent years, often feeling like I'm on the outside looking in, and this is due to my lack of engagement. Additionally, I don't have much interest engaging in social activities, even though I know it will benefit me, and I do struggle with compassion too. If anyone can relate to feeling this way, it would mean a lot if you let me know.
Thanks
I find things these days as a bit like being in a darkened room with a television displaying current events as a grim soap opera (ineffective politicians not up to the job, greedy companies, environmental policies which will have dire financial implications for ordinary people, flawed people in the media where I used to trust them etc, etc) of which I have a diminishing interest and confidence in. I do my job, fufill my obligations but where I can I indulge in escapism.
AutToFindOutMore said: I do my job, fufill my obligations but where I can I indulge in escapism.
In the end is there much else we can do in the majority of situations anyway?
The world is ugly - it always has been but with instant communication and so many competing news channels (where fear sells) all trying to make the most of anything bad happening anywhere in the world, then it is not surprising we sometimes struggle under the onslaught of negativity.
I'm a believer in taking control - start small, local and with yourself and work on making things better for yourself then helping others. Tackle those inner demons and arm yourself with knowledge to topple them from power so you can move on to be better and do better.