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14 Oct 2018, 11:41 pm

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I was also told (or my parents were told) all the stuff I would never be able to do. And I mean very basic stuff since I was severely autistic.

However I was determined enough to be able to do certain things that were on the can't list.

For me there's a tricky balance between being determined and wanting something too badly. A determination to succeed, but a willingness to accept life as it is.

I think really it is not you have to love yourself. It's more like you have to accept yourself.

That's just my rambling thoughts.



I was told “ it’s amazing you’ve done this” but then others are always like you haven’t done enoug. But I’ve done the best I could do which is a lot more then anyone thought I could but it’s nit enough.



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14 Oct 2018, 11:59 pm

Even if I were to put finding a girlfriend aside, it wouldn't change my life situation. College course sign ups are past, my job still consumes my life, and the social scene is still inaccessible to me.



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15 Oct 2018, 3:39 am

sly279 wrote:
EzraS wrote:
I was also told (or my parents were told) all the stuff I would never be able to do. And I mean very basic stuff since I was severely autistic.

However I was determined enough to be able to do certain things that were on the can't list.

For me there's a tricky balance between being determined and wanting something too badly. A determination to succeed, but a willingness to accept life as it is.

I think really it is not you have to love yourself. It's more like you have to accept yourself.

That's just my rambling thoughts.



I was told “ it’s amazing you’ve done this” but then others are always like you haven’t done enoug. But I’ve done the best I could do which is a lot more then anyone thought I could but it’s nit enough.


In that case it seems like it's them who can't accept things for what they are. My guess is they eventually will.



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15 Oct 2018, 3:44 am

Marknis wrote:
Even if I were to put finding a girlfriend aside, it wouldn't change my life situation. College course sign ups are past, my job still consumes my life, and the social scene is still inaccessible to me.


Then what if anything would? Are you seeking advice or just venting? Venting is perfectly acceptable, but usually when someone is venting they're not seeking advice.



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15 Oct 2018, 8:20 am

EzraS wrote:
... usually when someone is venting they're not seeking advice.
Ez, usually when someone is "venting" about their problems, they are just seeking affirmation, and not solutions.



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15 Oct 2018, 9:11 am

^ not always

It's a free country and you can post where you want but are you deliberately trying to push Markins buttons, it certainly appears that way. What is it about his threads that can't keep you away ?

Edit: Sorry , I just read Booya's post , carry on , service as normal


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15 Oct 2018, 12:23 pm

EzraS wrote:
Marknis wrote:
Even if I were to put finding a girlfriend aside, it wouldn't change my life situation. College course sign ups are past, my job still consumes my life, and the social scene is still inaccessible to me.


Then what if anything would? Are you seeking advice or just venting? Venting is perfectly acceptable, but usually when someone is venting they're not seeking advice.


I really do want advice but it seems like no one knows how to handle me.



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16 Oct 2018, 12:06 pm

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I really do want advice but it seems like no one knows how to handle me.


Well, I have advised you in the past to walk into the emergency room of any hospital with a psych ward (preferably one in Austin) and state you are feeling suicidal. But you didn't do it. Why not?


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16 Oct 2018, 12:10 pm

Sometimes I think it's a case of help rejecting complaining. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201410/whats-the-best-way-deal-help-rejecting-complainers

Convince me I'm wrong.


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16 Oct 2018, 1:39 pm

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Marknis wrote:
I really do want advice but it seems like no one knows how to handle me.


Well, I have advised you in the past to walk into the emergency room of any hospital with a psych ward (preferably one in Austin) and state you are feeling suicidal. But you didn't do it. Why not?

I wouldn't have done this either.

This would be a really scary thing to do. They would lock him up/medicate. Nor would it help his social situation if

word got out.


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27 Oct 2018, 9:53 pm

My past continues to define my present and my future. I was a lonely child who was rejected by others.



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28 Oct 2018, 1:59 am

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My past continues to define my present and my future. I was a lonely child who was rejected by others.

I've come to the conclusion everyone is on there own.


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28 Oct 2018, 12:57 pm

fluffysaurus wrote:
Marknis wrote:
My past continues to define my present and my future. I was a lonely child who was rejected by others.

I've come to the conclusion everyone is on there own.


I feel like this whenever I take a walk at night. I just wish the darkness around me would devour me so I don't have to suffer anymore.



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28 Oct 2018, 1:06 pm

You should consider seeking professional advice. Don't let yourself be devoured.

People on here genuinely want to help and be there for you, but we can only speak from our own experiences and not, in most cases, from a medical perspective.


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28 Oct 2018, 1:58 pm

I do have a therapist and I see her tomorrow. It's just difficult to function during the days I don't see her. The days feel slow and painful due to the fact I struggle so much that it further reinforces the vicious cycle I am stuck in.



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28 Oct 2018, 2:05 pm

I understand.

Find something you enjoy doing for the other days, a hobby or interest that doesn't cost too much and keep your mind active. Finding something you're good at will also be good for your self worth.


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