Autism And Low Self Esteem - How To Change A Life

Life is hard enough. Don't compare yourself to those who started off life differently.

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On the longer term, autism remains a huge challenge for many. Even with all the interventions and assistance.

[El-ksff]

Thank you. I am 58 and just beginning to find my true identity. It’s scary. But, so far, the reactions of everyone I’ve told have surprised me in a positive way. I like the comparison with different fruits. It takes it back to the basis. Yes, we do need much more understanding, openness and communication between autistic and neurotypical people. The comparison with different fruits explains why we need these changes: because it is the environment which decides whether we can thrive and grow or not.

[grimkitten]

gotta remember that we can also get emotionally reactive to literal perspective of what was said even when acknowledging logically that they did not intend what they said as seriously.

[santacruiser]

I'm not in the mood to share right now but I just want to say, hey. Good reaching out for mutual support. EDIT: Oh! this is the first time the "apples and oranges" analogy actually made sense to me!

[JustinGarfield]

I tried very hard my whole life and I just learned to laugh at myself. Autistic 43 male. My confidence always crumbles lol. But it got better by inches.

[autisticautumn]

As a late diagnosed autistic my family just treat me as though I am like them they just don't get it .I have argued and argued with them I am supposed to be like them but I am not !

[sebsignat]

It’s been a mix of bullying at school and bullying from my parents. Parents much more than every one else angry that I’m not behaving and acting like “normal” people be it wearing headphones at meal table cuz their chewing bother me when we eat as family to issues getting past initial job interviews to what I say in front of friends and family and others

[jeanmilne]

Thanks Thomas. Sorry to hear you had such a hard time. 👍

[AmberAmber]

💔I feel you mate. I'm *so sorry* you've had such sadness • & I'm SUPER happy you were able to find a good place & group to finally experience your life with YOU AS YOU cos *You* is 100٪ great imho. XOXOXO

[thuggie]

I really love listening to Allan Watts when I am feeling low

[simonretallick]

❤this. I also had bulimia . Anorexia too. I get you. 😊

[delphoeneevenhuis]

Let's just say I am yet to meet a fellow autistic person, online or off who doesn't make me want to throw up my hands & declare, "This is why we can't have nice things! " I realise people probably say the same of me but what can you do?

[gonnfishy]

First phrase/statement. Story of my early life. I’m only still here through incompetence. 😢 😅

[Pjolter]

Thank you for putting this into words Thomas. It helped me realize that I have struggled so much with self-image, self-confidence, and body shame.

[aspiewithattitude]

I had been through all this too, you're not alone in this world.

[DantheJamaican]

Great video. Very true about comparing and not being accepted. I've recently decided that I only want to have autism mates going forward who understand and respect me.

[thetickedoffpianoplayer]

You are amazing. Thank you so much. I'm having a bad day. I need some positivity in my life right now.

[Shishizurui]

37, had a horrible school experiance basicly in person i just shut off and let crap roll off me that was fine because i could hide myself in games but there was a hole left in me. I basicly feel my workplace is plotting to fire me everyone hates me and i never moved on. i'm never good enough for ME, i'm fustrated with my hobbies i used to draw hardcore for 20+ years but recently i just see no point anymore i come home and just lay in bed there is no fixing self esteem i see myself as the definition of failure, i see no point in working hard i can do all kinds of good in the world but ya know the simplest mistake or a bad conversation causes me to go into isolation

[zynark]

I am an autist with a particular affinity for rage I guess. Which is why so many autist support groups seem to be not my type. Are there non-woke autist support and awareness groups?
I want a group without woke buzz words because those words give me sensory overload, so to speak.

[nathansmith-jkcz]

I was 24 when I was diagnosed with Asperger's but before that I was diagnosed retarded etc.Struggled with self hate and depression issues