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Why Do We Need a Cure?

Damojo

Topical these days is finding the "cause" of Autism with, one suspects, the goal of "curing" it or eradicating it. Would that make the world a better place?

How different is that from finding the cause and cure for being gay, being Black, being deaf, being anything other than white and "normal"? Why do the powers that be have such a desire to eliminate anything that is different from them? It's not new, of course; Eugenics has been around for quite some time.

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  • If there was a cure I would pop that instantly and hope. Better than remaining in the life i have now and what autism does to me everyday

  • in reply to Kvothe

    Who would you be if you were "cured"? I'm not taking away from how tough you might find autism. But if you're entire brain is changed which has to happen for you to stop being autistic as our brains are physically different to NTs, then you would not be you any more. 

  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    I would be able to work, i would be able to have a relationship, i would be able to engage in physical intimacy. I would be able to go about my day not getting triggered, And i would not be a burned on society. There is more that all links into what i wrote above but i struggle to find the words to describe my inner world. 
    In short i would be 'normal' and contributing and living life, not this sad shell of a human being.

    and not being me anymore sounds great tbh i hate they way we as autistics struggle 

  • in reply to Kvothe
    Kvothe said:
    If there was a cure I would pop that instantly and hope
    Kvothe said:
    I can cure it, but i am not allowed to write how on this site

    There's a contradiction there which suggests a particular "cure" that I wouldn't recommend. All we can do is take it one day at a time and try not to be too hard on ourselves when things aren't going well. Some days are good and some not so good; endure the one and enjoy the other.

    Dive into your special interests, recharge your batteries in nature, keep yourself occupied, find ways to meet people (evening classes, clubs, autistic spaces, online gaming, this forum, etc.), be patient, and some day you'll look back and feel proud of how well you managed against the odds and what strength you possess. Others will notice it, too.

  • in reply to Kvothe

    I am sorry you feel so bad about being autistic. If you can cure autism, why haven’t you done it yet? 

  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    There is no support in my area, i have looked into it.

    I can cure it, but i am not allowed to write how on this site

  • in reply to Kvothe

    I am sorry that you feel that way. Autism can be very, very difficult. I do empathise.

    But my point was more a cure is not a practical goal. You cannot cure something that affects the way an entire brain works. You may be able to help some of the symptoms, but not cure it.

    Have you looked into getting some support?

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  • in reply to Kvothe

    I am sorry that you feel that way. Autism can be very, very difficult. I do empathise.

    But my point was more a cure is not a practical goal. You cannot cure something that affects the way an entire brain works. You may be able to help some of the symptoms, but not cure it.

    Have you looked into getting some support?

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  • in reply to Kvothe
    Kvothe said:
    If there was a cure I would pop that instantly and hope
    Kvothe said:
    I can cure it, but i am not allowed to write how on this site

    There's a contradiction there which suggests a particular "cure" that I wouldn't recommend. All we can do is take it one day at a time and try not to be too hard on ourselves when things aren't going well. Some days are good and some not so good; endure the one and enjoy the other.

    Dive into your special interests, recharge your batteries in nature, keep yourself occupied, find ways to meet people (evening classes, clubs, autistic spaces, online gaming, this forum, etc.), be patient, and some day you'll look back and feel proud of how well you managed against the odds and what strength you possess. Others will notice it, too.

  • in reply to Kvothe

    I am sorry you feel so bad about being autistic. If you can cure autism, why haven’t you done it yet? 

  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    There is no support in my area, i have looked into it.

    I can cure it, but i am not allowed to write how on this site