I hate having autism.

Hi Joseph

There is no "point" to anything in our world that I can see, but it's rather an amazing coincidence that our planet had just the right conditions for life to allow us to evolve to where we are now. Look around and be amazed at what we've achieved - the architecture of buildings, the technologies of things like flight, electricity & communication, the creative skills in paintings and sculpture. 

Lots of things can be seen as "good" or "bad", such as fire, atomic power, the internet, or even the oceans. How we use, or even how we think about things, can change our view of them.

Lots of people, including those without autism, think the world is 'going to hell in a handcart', but the human race has always had struggles - you only have to study history to see that.

Most of us here have wished we were "normal" at some point, but there is no normal. We are all individuals, and we all have to take responsibility for our own lives and decide what to do with them.

You cannot be behind in life, because it's not a race or a competition. Ignore the comments of those who are ill informed, back away from "social" media, work out what will make you happy and try to work towards that.

Nobody will judge you here, for your autism, your looks, or anything else. Ask us anything you want and we'll try to support you.

Hi Pixiefox, thank you for your response. I acknowledge that I am quite a pessimistic person, and that there is plenty of good in the world. I've cut down my social media usage substantially over the past few years but I still don't feel good enough. I guess I should think more before typing and posting. I start my new job next week and I want to fit in with the other people. I am very anxious as this is my first proper job and it is a lot of responsibility. I try to see the beauty in the world around me. I'll try to consider the positives of life a bit more.

Hi Pixiefox, thank you for your response. I acknowledge that I am quite a pessimistic person, and that there is plenty of good in the world. I've cut down my social media usage substantially over the past few years but I still don't feel good enough. I guess I should think more before typing and posting. I start my new job next week and I want to fit in with the other people. I am very anxious as this is my first proper job and it is a lot of responsibility. I try to see the beauty in the world around me. I'll try to consider the positives of life a bit more.

thats the way to go.

yes there is lots of positive in the world too so try to think positively.

one positive but not the only postive is that this is a community for people like you and me and the national autistic society is a place where we can find aceptance and support 

I have Autism aswell  and alot of us can relate. I understand  what your going through. remember theres lots of likeminded individuals like you here and we will support you whenever you need it so if you ever need any support just let us know and we will support you any way that we can.

we will allways be there for you when you need it. it is natural to want to fit in with others regardless of weather its at a job or anywhere else it will take time but eventualy you will get there.

I have an Anxiety disorder so I know what its like to be Anxious.and its natural particulatly for us to be Anxious about new things 

even though your Anxious now you never know it might go better than you exspected but you wont know unless you go. although your anxious its good that you have a new job. so that is a positive

good luck with it. no matter what dont give up until the very end and never feell like you arnt good enough you can do this. 

You are very welcome.

We all have days when everything seems terrible and we wonder what the point is - don't worry about saying what is on your mind, we all.understand.

Good to hear about your job - hope it goes well.