sometimes wish there was a cure

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I try to be proud of who I am and accept myself and others, but sometimes I wonder how I would be if I was neurotypical. I would have more friends, I would achieve my goals more easily, etc. Sure, there are many positives to autism, and I strongly admire those who are able to be proud to be autistic and not want to change themselves. But I don't feel that way all the time. A lot of the time I think I would probably be happier if I was able to fit in more easily. Even if I mask my autism symptoms well, there are always little mannerisms and social mistakes that I can't hide. I wonder how I would be if my brain developed normally, or if there was a legitimate, scientific cure for autism.

You're not alone in that view.

It does not upset me that I'm on the spectrum, but overall I'd rather not be if I had a choice.

You are always allowed to feel that way.
But let me say, anyone unwilling to be friends with you because you are autistic, would not be a true friend to you if you weren't. It is best to savor the friends you can find through life, the ones that actually care about you.

The ASD doesn't bother me as much as the anxiety and panic attacks, or that persistent feeling that I am way behind in life.

Check my post on the thread "Diagnosed With Aspergers 2 Years Ago, Now Told I Never Had I", just posted about the "cure" lol.
Can't post the link because I'm still new