Neurodivergent and Never had friends

I’m 18 years old and male in university. I am intelligent. I have autism and diagnosed ADHD. I have never had a friend in my life (not exaggerating one bit) and am currently completely alone. I see other kids living normal lives around me and I wish I could join in and be happy like them. I can’t talk to people without the usage of amphetamines, benzos, beta blockers, and Pregabalin. Despite my best efforts, I am still alone. I don’t know why people don’t like me, I always try to talk about normal things but still people detect that I am aspy. I have went to social events but always felt left out, invisible. People in my cohort often don’t even want to look at me. I spend my weekends completely alone and go days without talking to people. I am often suicidal. Anyone in a similar situation to me or has any advice?

Parents
  • I am only of average intelligence but my advice would be if they don’t want to know you for being different they are probably not worth being friends with. Don’t feel obligated to be friends with anyone, let them approach you. I haven’t spoken to anyone since Christmas except for close family. It’s heaven. I don’t normally have drugs on hand when I need to someone if it gets desperate I reach out, or listen to Motown.

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  • I am only of average intelligence but my advice would be if they don’t want to know you for being different they are probably not worth being friends with. Don’t feel obligated to be friends with anyone, let them approach you. I haven’t spoken to anyone since Christmas except for close family. It’s heaven. I don’t normally have drugs on hand when I need to someone if it gets desperate I reach out, or listen to Motown.

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