depression with autism

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Jeni,
I think your depression has been caused from high anxiety.
Anyway, questar's post is right. You need B complex ( gummi vitamins are good for upset stomache). Sleep a lot . Must exercise . They say your brain cannot be depressed while exercising. Eat at the same time everyday and healthy. No caffeine, candy or desserts. Dairy is good to calm down. A salad everyday and canteloupes . Remember everyone at school feels the same even the teachers. I was a teacher once. Oh drink water lots. Tell mom your overwhelm and to help you a bit. You know, like your assistant. All successful kids get help.
Good luck and God bless!

I have symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Online tests would claim I have them, but stigma prevents me from seeing a doctor to see if my symptoms would qualify me for either

I have Major Depression Disorder. Having an episode right now.

You would not have to disclose the diagnoses...if you hypothetically did get one.

I'm depressed because I have no skills that apply to modern society, and my conversation skills are abysmal. But I also wonder if I'm not depressed at all, and merely accepting that I have deep flaws in a society where being different is bad. Am I sick, or are they sick?

Wow, same here on all counts. Except it's Major Depressive Disorder and my current therapist won't concede to the Aspergers.

It's a rotten combination because (1) you naturally have problems communicating, (2) you're afraid to try, and (3) you have no motivation to overcome your fear. I'm working just enough hours at a mediocre night job to get by along with state financial aid here and there, but I have no vision for how the rest of my life is going to be. I just want to be left alone. This society was built by cruel, shameless self-promoters with nothing to offer but lip service and medication for people who are any different. I have no place in it whatsoever.