What's on your mind?

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

I know it and why so early this year. Usually fall and spring are my good times but summer and winter make me depressed. Maybe we are in for an early winter.

Over here we had an early Summer and we suspect that we're going to have an early winter as a result. Forecasts say that it's going to start snowing on Saturday.

Right now it's cold, it's cloudy and I'm recovering from a mystery illness. Of course things are going to be a bit sour for me. If life were up to me, I'd take United States for the weather and Canada for the company.

 

[James of Arc]

Over here we had an early Summer and we suspect that we're going to have an early winter as a result. Forecasts say that it's going to start snowing on Saturday.

Right now it's cold, it's cloudy and I'm recovering from a mystery illness. Of course things are going to be a bit sour for me. If life were up to me, I'd take United States for the weather and Canada for the company.

Right now I would love to live in the openness of the great plains which are in Canada also. The Ozarks are so close in for me now days. You cant see anything because it all trees.

No matter where you are if we have depression it will affect us, depression sucks, its that simple.

 

[Goodbook]

I hate depression.
I used to get very bad depressions, like really low but not anymore i can fight them off now. Praise the Lord!

 

[Goodbook]

Funny thing is i went away on holiday down to the south and it didnt rain hardly at all all the time we were down there, but came back to auckland and for sure the weather was miserable.

And the south island isnt like raro or anything. Its just a bit cold but we saw the sunshine for a few days. Cities tend to have ill weather cos of just too many ppl, and pollutions.

 

[CodyFaith]

Praying that the Lord gives you strength to keep on going.

Thanks. But, for once I wish life would be more than just "keep going" you know? I remember days when I used to be happy. I just wish I could be happy again, even if it was just for a day... just so I could know things are alright.
I haven't felt truly happy in a long time. Then I feel condemned reading scripture, because Paul and the apostles talk so much about peace and joy, and I have neither.

Tell me about it. I was praying to God today while taking a walk (if you were to observe me, it would look like I was talking to myself) about how downhill this world is going. I'm watching the news and every day it looks like a world war is ready to break out and I questioned if all my efforts to help the world really mattered at all. In fact, I'm at the point where I'm retiring from philanthropy. My family is in quite a pinch and I feel that nothing I do from now on will matter. This world is bent on its own destruction and it's all so ridiculous.

I also talked to Him about how life seems to be like a never-ending high school year for me. All the social politics really frustrates me. I told Him how sick of life I've grown and that I just want to drop out. We talked about several things and in the end, I felt that there is nothing else I can do to further His kingdom. I'm just done.

The world got what it wanted. A world without God. Just look at it now.

I, too, often feel like I can't contribute. I don't know if it's my mental disorder or what, but I don't often feel loving towards others anymore... but I know that love is the meaning of life, so to feel like a sociopath incapable of loving others really damages ones self worth.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

I, too, often feel like I can't contribute. I don't know if it's my mental disorder or what, but I don't often feel loving towards others anymore... but I know that love is the meaning of life, so to feel like a sociopath incapable of loving others really damages ones self worth.

With my condition, I'm not suppose to be capable of empathy. That is why Hans Aspergers labelled us as "Autistic Psychopaths". I was textbook case with the exception of lack of empathy. There have been times where I wish I was a sadistic sociopath instead of an over empathetic Aspie. Deep down, I know that's not the way. God is promising better things, even if we don't feel them.

Since the authors of the Bible had very limited understanding of psychology and medicine, I believe much of their teachings are aimed at able bodied people. God said to Moses, "Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the LORD?" so I believe that He totally understand our limitations since He was the guy who made us the way we are and put us in our time and locations.

Another way of looking at it is that if you were born decades ago or in an ableist country, life could have been much worse for you and there would be no chance for you to make contributions, if they even let you live at all. God was generous enough to put you in a time and place where you are treated more like a human being than others with your problems.

 

[MehGuy]

With my condition, I'm not suppose to be capable of empathy. That is why Hans Aspergers labelled us as "Autistic Psychopaths". I was textbook case with the exception of lack of empathy. There have been times where I wish I was a sadistic sociopath instead of an over empathetic Aspie. Deep down, I know that's not the way. God is promising better things, even if we don't feel them.

Since the authors of the Bible had very limited understanding of psychology and medicine, I believe much of their teachings are aimed at able bodied people. God said to Moses, "Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the LORD?" so I believe that He totally understand our limitations since He was the guy who made us the way we are and put us in our time and locations.

Another way of looking at it is that if you were born decades ago or in an ableist country, life could have been much worse for you and there would be no chance for you to make contributions, if they even let you live at all. God was generous enough to put you in a time and place where you are treated more like a human being than others with your problems.

Isn't the idea that people with autism do not possess empathy kind of an outdated idea?

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

Isn't the idea that people with autism do not possess empathy kind of an outdated idea?

I've managed to shock a lot of doctors during my childhood and teenage years by displaying empathy so I assume that many professionals still believe that. The funny thing about science is that decades from now, a number of thing we take for fact will turn out to be bullspit all along.

However, I do know there's two kinds of empathy: Cognitive Empathy and Emotional Empathy. Cognitive Empathy allows you to understand another person's emotional state while Emotional Empathy allows you to actually feel that person's emotional state.

I would have a high Emotional Empathy but a low Cognitive Empathy because I can understand people's pain but have a hard time knowing what to do to comfort them. Psychopaths, on the other hand, tend to have a high Cognitive Empathy but a nonexistent Emotional Empathy. This makes them very capable manipulators.

 

[MotherFirefly]

I wish lots of happiness for the growing Firefly-family!

I should read this thread more often!

Thank you <3

I would like to participate around here more often, but the speed at which these threads move, multiple pages go by whenever I get a chance and my comments feel awkward. Like this one.

 

[MehGuy]

I've managed to shock a lot of doctors during my childhood and teenage years by displaying empathy so I assume that many professionals still believe that. The funny thing about science is that decades from now, a number of thing we take for fact will turn out to be bullspit all along.

However, I do know there's two kinds of empathy: Cognitive Empathy and Emotional Empathy. Cognitive Empathy allows you to understand another person's emotional state while Emotional Empathy allows you to actually feel that person's emotional state.

I would have a high Emotional Empathy but a low Cognitive Empathy because I can understand people's pain but have a hard time knowing what to do to comfort them. Psychopaths, on the other hand, tend to have a high Cognitive Empathy but a nonexistent Emotional Empathy. This makes them very capable manipulators.

Yeah I know, I've pondered emotional empathy and cognitive empathy a lot these past few years.

 

[leothelioness]

Thanks. But, for once I wish life would be more than just "keep going" you know? I remember days when I used to be happy. I just wish I could be happy again, even if it was just for a day... just so I could know things are alright.
I haven't felt truly happy in a long time. Then I feel condemned reading scripture, because Paul and the apostles talk so much about peace and joy, and I have neither.

Oh, I definitely know how you feel. There are days I feel like I can't even make it through and I struggle to find joy in my circumstances.

But, our joy is not in what happens in our lives; it's in knowing that we have a Savior who loves us and will never leave nor forsake us. I always try to remember and meditate on God's promises when I'm having hard times. As a result I have happiness and joy and the Lord's peace and love reign in my heart.

 

[leothelioness]

Today was a tough day. Some days I just want to stay at home and be alone with only my pets for company. I really can't handle people some days.

 

[Goodbook]

Some days i just cant handle family so I go to work. Lol

 

[SarahsKnight]

Some days i just cant handle family so I go to work. Lol

That's why I work. ^-^

Today was a tough day. Some days I just want to stay at home and be alone with only my pets for company. I really can't handle people some days.

But you know you can always handle us here in this community, Lioness. It's why you returned.

 

[Goodbook]

Working at home or away from home whatever work you do do it all for the glory of God.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Isn't the idea that people with autism do not possess empathy kind of an outdated idea?

I'd love it if I never experienced empathy. I've lost count of the amount of times in life when I've appeared absolutely expressionless on the outside during an upsetting time (like a funeral) - when on the inside I'm crying for people. I've been touted as insensitive and cold at times like that. It can be really hard. I'm not only juggling my own pain, but I'm also feeling other peoples.

But on the face, there's nothing. Absolutely nothing. I almost look as if I'm revelling in other people's misery.

It's even worse when emotions cross wire and I start laughing.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Today was a tough day. Some days I just want to stay at home and be alone with only my pets for company. I really can't handle people some days.

Oh, I don't recommend it. Believe me. I'm chomping at the bit to get this day over with so that I can have my weekend off and ACTUALLY see another face that isn't a cow. I don't care that I started work at 03:30 this morning, I'm going O-U-T out! Tonight.

The reality of coming home to an empty three bedroom house every night is actually quite boring. You'd soon be glad to see people again if our roles were reversed for a day.

 

[Jack of Spades]

It's even worse when emotions cross wire and I start laughing.

I sometimes have that problem too. It doesn't mean I'm ridiculing or anything, it's just a bizarre reaction. Like, you become distanced for a moment from the situation and just laugh. Exactly for what, I don't know.

My best method for doing something about it, is to put my hand in a pocket and pinch my leg as hard as I can, it usually works.

I have a friend with whom we have totally normalized the stuff of laughing for each others when the other tells something embarrassing or bad news, we just both are the same way and it's kinda nice. It's not the same as making fun of the other, it's just a way to react.

 

[Travelers.Soul]

Good morning everyone! I hope you have a fantastic day! As for me....I am off in search of another cup of coffee.

 

[leothelioness]

But you know you can always handle us here in this community, Lioness. It's why you returned.

Yeah, I can always hit the "Log Out" button.