Hello! First time here.

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28 Aug 2016, 4:34 am

I was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and dysthymia (chronic mild depression) last January. I used to think my diagnosis meant I could meet other like minded individuals but I've come to realize there is more diversity on the spectrum than with neurotypicals. I'm a social chameleon compared to most and I try to surround myself with friends but sometimes it's still hard not to feel lonely.

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28 Aug 2016, 4:36 am

^^^^^hi there EA welcome to our club
my fave quote on the emotional theme you brought up, is this-
“You are a terribly real thing in a terribly false world, and that, I believe, is why you are in so much pain.” ― Emilie Autumn, The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls

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28 Aug 2016, 6:29 pm

EgotisticalAltruist wrote:

I was diagnosed with an autism.. I try to surround myself with friends but sometimes it's still hard not to feel lonely.

Stick to reading tabloids and you'll be just fine.. unless this pervasive option persuades you otherwise..

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28 Aug 2016, 7:12 pm

Welcome! I know what you mean...I feel lonely too, even among other Aspies.

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29 Aug 2016, 2:49 am

auntblabby wrote:

^^^^^hi there EA

welcome to our club

my fave quote on the emotional theme you brought up, is this-
“You are a terribly real thing in a terribly false world, and that, I believe, is why you are in so much pain.” ― Emilie Autumn, The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls

Thanks, that was really nice.

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29 Aug 2016, 2:57 am

TheAP wrote:

Welcome! I know what you mean...I feel lonely too, even among other Aspies.

I've probably met a dozen or two by now from my local autism chapter and yeah, it's harder to find stuff in common with them than with most people. I made one friend from it though, but she's NT and married to an aspie guy ><

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29 Aug 2016, 5:06 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!