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AspieGirlCasual Contributor
I attempted suicide the other day and spent a few days in hospital. Since getting out I feel even more alone as people who i thought were friends no longer want to talk to me or have anything to do with me as "its affected them"
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NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi @AspieGirl
I'm so glad you reached out here 🙂 Welcome to the community.
I saw that a moderator check in with you earlier - thanks for getting back to us 🙂
I'm sorry to hear about your attempt and the aftermath. Some people just don't understand.
Did the hospital give you any support details or referrals to connect you in with local services?
You're among friends here 🙂
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hi @AspieGirl
I am a bit of an aspie old girl ... but grew up before it was a well known concept. Yes we all effect each other in a myriad of ways, not just through sneezing and passing along bugs.
Sorry that you learned about your friends' immaturity in that way.
The first time I came into contact with the idea of suicide was when a social worker from a hospital traced me at work and asked me to come and visit an old school friend who had attempted suicide. I was about 18-19 and shocked concerned and felt privileged that they had bothered to go through the effort to find me. I would say that the experienced deepened and matured me.
Please take care of yourself and do not read your own value & worth through the inadequacies in other people.
I hope you find people to relate to here that help you on your journey in life.
Friends do come & go. There are other people who would probably enjoy sharing some of your interests.
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AspieGirlCasual Contributor
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mrkotterSenior Contributor
@AspieGirl wrote:
I find it really hard to make friends in general so the fact I've lost some is really effecting me. I am getting help slowly. I am trying to write down things to get them out of my head - does anyone else find it helpful to do this?
yes. writing helps.
Sending a lot of love your way @AspieGirl. Ignore the haters, they're not worth it.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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