Can anyone help me?
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@ah523 What is wrong? What to you needed help in? I am here, and so are SG friends.
How do I appear normal to society?
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@ah523 You aren’t normal? Are any of us. Really normal? Just be you! Who is giving you problems? Who is telling you, you aren’t normal? And why are you believing them? Who is to say, "who is normal? Am I normal? I am a survivor of a critical brain injury. I walked with a cane, I’ve balance isdues… Somedays I don’t feel normal at all? Before thst I was on a wheel chair, and then a walker. I’m on my way to some normalcy. I am still not there yet? But I’m not giving up! Who is normal? Please tell me I really wanted to know? Be strong, the best is yet, to followed… SG friends are here, to support, and be supported.
@ah523 I appear pretty normal. I learned by watching others. As I grew up and through my 20's I observed a lot. It took me until I was 35 to really be able to pull off "normal", not that there really is a normal. However, I am much better at socially acceptable behaviors. I think it comes from experiences and watching others I trust. I still have a lot of anxiety about being in public and interacting with others. I analyze everything when I get home and look for things I missed or said that I need to do better the next time. Hang in there, life is hard but it's worth it. Try not to worry about what others say but do try to watch others you trust and mimic them. Maybe even see a therapist that specializes in aspergers who can coach you and talk these things through with you. If you can't do that then there is all of us here on SG who would love to support you and help you. Add me as a supporter and I will add you, then you can message anytime you want, if you like. Stay strong.
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that is a good start! Hang in there