I might have Asperger's. Should I kill myself?

I think that I might have Asperger's syndrome which is a mild form of autism. The symptoms seem to describe my personality pretty accurately. I have no social life and I'm interested in things that other people would find strange or trivial. I can function in society because I have a job but the lack of social interaction is killing me. I am so damn lonely, but I feel like I just can't break out. I feel like I'm in a prison. Just the thought that I may have a neurological disorder that can't be cured plunges me into despair. I feel like I've been screwed out of life and that there is no hope for me in this life to be happy. Should I just cut my losses and kill myself?

Absolutely not!

Look, we don't choose the roads we must travel in life, only the paths we choose to get there. Being lonely is not at all uncommon among people with Asperger Syndrome, based on what I have read online in my own research. You might find luck interacting with people online than in person. Certainly, that seems to help a lot of Aspies, as many like to fondly call themselves, get by. There are a number of online support groups too which you may find useful.

Also, many people with Aspergers also have prosopagnosia (face blindness) which can be extremely isolating in and of itself. Still, one can certainly find some solace in various online communities.

There is nothing wrong with being quirky! Just learn to put your quirks to good personal and professional use and you'll do pretty well!

no! think of the ppl that do care about you! what would that do to them.

No, I don't think you should kill yourself. Just because you take interest in unusual things doesn't mean you're alone or anti-social. As you may have already discovered by meeting other people online, people in general have a wide range of interests, and there are likely people with similar interests to yours - they might just not live near you. So, you can find people online to share stories, become chat buddies (like online pen-pals) if you feel the need for some human connection.

You can also look for different ways to connect to the people that are in your local community. In pursuing your hobbies, you're likely to find some people who are similar enough that you can spend time with them - even if it's not specifically activities related to your main interests.

Find some activities or topics you can enjoy - maybe a little closer to the mainstream, if that helps - and it will open you up to a little more interaction. Try shooting pool, or going bowling, or playing tennis, or going to the arcade, once a week. You might start to run into the same people regularly and learn more about them. It's a good way to start some new friendships.

Go to google....find the aspergers support group....I know there is one because I very close friend of mine has aspergers.
I understand you feelings, but honestly, talking to someone who knows EXACTLY how you feel will really help.

If you think you should be dead, God would have killed you by now, no offfense. Because maybe he wants you for a higher purpose. Just get out there and try and meet people and enjoy yourself. Life is too short. You'll find that special someone or something that makes life interesting and fun. Just hold out for a second all right? Trust me, you are not dead for a reason.

Think about it this way -- there isn't one person on this earth that could be taken off without affecting other people. Your family and friends and their family and friends and so on would be affected. Just think what that would do to your family! Killing yourself is never the answer. You were put on this earth for a reason, so get some help and live life to it's fullest.

Here's a website for people with Asperger's. The people there could give you support and ideas about how to make friends. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ You may have something more treatable though, and I suggest you get a referral to a neurologist or psychiatrist who's an expert in these things and see if you can get some help. Christie

Yeah, a lot of aspies feel the same way. I'm an aspie too. Here's a trick, drink strong coffee. The caffeine has a mood elevating effect in aspies. Careful, too much will make you snappy.

Being depressed is a common thread with aspies. An electric jolt from a fence charger will snap you out of it. Certain drugs, like claritin D will make you worse. Most aspies, especially teen aspies, just eat themselves into obesity which doesn't help with getting girlfriends. A fat aspie is far worse off than a normal sized aspie.

theres a good chance you will live keep fighting for life or try this site http://suicide.com/suicidecrisiscenter/w... we care about you why would we be posting if we didnt care about u

Don't kill yourself. I have high-functioning autism and I would choose Asperger Syndrome over it. My one friend has Asperger Syndrome and he has lots of friends.