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Feeling persecuted and paranoid about being on benefits

Gemfire93

Hello does anybody else here have a feeling of worthlessness and low self worth for being on benefits? With all the comments about the benefit reforms and the media constantly making stories to demonise people who are on benefits it makes me feel like I’m subhuman, worthless, a lesser human being just because I am autistic and struggle to work. I have tried to do so in the past but struggled immensely, one job lasted just 2 days. 


how do I see the light at the end of the tunnel and be more positive? Any word of advice. Thank you. 

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  • I feel like this sometimes. I wish i could be "normal" like everyone else. I wish i didn't have social issues and i could be happy and outgoing like others too. If i could get a cure for this i would, if they said tomorrow we have found a cure for autism and all we need is your benefits, i'd do it in a heart beat. 

    I lost my mum recently and she was always trying to help me get the support i need. I'm on my own now (well i got my dad but she was a rock for me and we helped each other out) I am not looking forward to the future. 

    I suppose it's hard for us all though, i am not meaning to make this about me, but i know how benefits can make me feel at times. The stuff on tv/news don't help either. 

    You're not alone! But at least you are getting the help you are entitled too. Hopefully things get better. 

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  • I feel like this sometimes. I wish i could be "normal" like everyone else. I wish i didn't have social issues and i could be happy and outgoing like others too. If i could get a cure for this i would, if they said tomorrow we have found a cure for autism and all we need is your benefits, i'd do it in a heart beat. 

    I lost my mum recently and she was always trying to help me get the support i need. I'm on my own now (well i got my dad but she was a rock for me and we helped each other out) I am not looking forward to the future. 

    I suppose it's hard for us all though, i am not meaning to make this about me, but i know how benefits can make me feel at times. The stuff on tv/news don't help either. 

    You're not alone! But at least you are getting the help you are entitled too. Hopefully things get better. 

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