I have autism and this fact has disturbed me greatly for some time, to the point its led me to some dark paths. I just want to know if I can actually live a normal life with it or am I doomed to be a weirdo forever?

  • Bluefruit@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I know 3 different people that are on the spectrum and while they do experience life differently and face different and or unique challenges, yes, absolutely you can live a normal fulfilling life.

    Like with any mental health condition, it can make things that are everyday or normal for most folks more difficult so its important to not only seek guidance from a mental health professional but also have a good support structure. People you can count on to help you when you need it.

    Everyone is a little different of course so finding the right fit for each can be kinda hard but all 3 people i know are happy, healthy, and are living a good life.

    Everyone is weird anyways. I know plenty of neruotypical people that do weird stuff. Humans are weird by nature so what “normal” is to one person might be “weird” to another.

    • LunarVoyager@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Neurotypicals are such strange animals. I like to think that the predatory behavior and lack of regard for others is a holdover from a more dangerous time. It’s an ancient, embedded set of instructions that exist in their DNA like outdated firmware. Maybe CRISPR can cure them.