I feel like a stupid person

Post Reply New Topic

I am so incompetent.

I'm on benefits for a start.

I think I get sarcasm, and phrases, and banter and stuff, but I don't. It feels like people are always being mean.

People are always treating like I'm dumb because I am dumb socially etc. speaking down to me like a child

I just want to be normal, and understand things

Did something happen today, Wind?

I have read enough of your posts that tell me you are NOT stupid in any way! People are mean and cruel to anyone different. Being on benefits is no crime. I will (hopefully) be on them soon but for physical problems but in any event that is what they are for. I have people speak down to me all the time. And then everyone wonders why I keep to myself. Here is the ONLY place I feel I fit.

Bottom line is you should concentrate on the good and ignore all those who are negative. Don't dwell on it and think about it as they aren't worth your time, energy, and emotions.

^ I agree.

All your posts tell me you're another smart, kind yet lonely aspie.

We get you... 'tis our exclusive little club

You are correct. Humans are stupid. Stop generalizing . Most people do not realize that sarcasm is not funny. There is really something wrong and ugly about it. If you don't get it, you are probably on to something. I have been the scapegoat of my family for the better part of my life. They just don't get it. The behavior you are getting from the people in your surroundings that make you feel that way, and make them behave the way they do is probably just a stigma. There is also really no such thing as normalcy. If there was a book on the subject, we would have read it. Usually when you look around, and "see" someone who is normal, they are really just good at pretending, fooling others, and fooling you into thinking the way you do.

Trust me when I tell you, some of these people, you don't want to understand.

Wind, you are not the only person with such feelings. please take some cold comfort from that.

You should only ask yourself one question if thoughts like that are going through your mind.
Does this way of thinking make me feel better or worse? If it makes you feel depressed and worthless you should try to focus your mind on something else. Easier said than done, I know, but it's worth trying. If you don't learn to let go of these disastrous opinions of yourself you will become your own worst enemy in the end. I know because I've been there for most of my life and I still am from time to time.