Is it normal that people always try to make me doubt myself?

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Well all this really started in middle school, but it has been happening for a while in high school. It always seems like people are poking fun at me because I'm different. I have a growing suspicion I might have Aspergers or some sort of disorder but I haven't been diagnosed with anything. But my question is why do people say things to make me doubt myself. I dont quite know how to explain it so I'll just give an ex.

Today there was a senior meeting in the theatre at my school, and I walk to the door where some people are handing out papers for the meeting. This guy on the football team comes up to me, gets behind me, really close at that and says in my ear "what the fuck is this." It's like he was trying to provoke a voice in my head or somthing. I simply replied idk man but I didn't look him in the eyes I kinda stared off to the ground, than him and his friend start laughing.

Is it normal for people to act this wierd towards me? I feel like they did it just to get a reaction out of me...

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  • Dazzie
    12 years ago

    Don't let people bring you down. You doubt yourself? It needs to turn around and be the opposite way. Be confident and stand up for yourself. You'll never love yourself more than when you're the one you want to be.

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  • Oasis808
    12 years ago

    As someone who considers themselves to be on the autistic spectrum, you are not alone. You have no idea how many people would qualify for a "semi-diagnosis" of Asperger's! You don't need a diagnosis though, believe me. It's nothing to be ashamed about, however, it can be very annoying dealing with social disconnects. Perhaps you have some autistic traits. Maybe you don't. Either way, you will only get better (not worse) at interacting with people over time. Now, you perceive this person as trying to "get a reaction" out of you. In a sense you're right, but don't look at the situation so negatively. They simply want to interact with you. It doesn't seem they are bullying you. My advice is just try to be yourself man. Try to make some eye contact if possible. I know high school blows big time, and one day you'll look back and notice how funny it was something like this bothered you. Just try to make an effort to socialize if possible. You're alright. People are dumb as fuck in highschool XD. Peeeeace.

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    • xXxPhantomxXx
      12 years ago

      Thx for the advice, I am def goin to try to make eye contact more often when talkin to people so I don't seem so crazy when I say things a little late lol.

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  • karmasAbich
    12 years ago

    I'm sure your fine. The guy on the foot ball team is just a douche

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    • xXxPhantomxXx
      12 years ago

      Your definately right on the douche part, but thats not the only thing that makes me think I might have some sort of mental illness...

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      • karmasAbich
        12 years ago

        Well Im sorry to hear that. Hopefully you will get things together and fogired out soon.

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  • Unimportant
    12 years ago

    homo homini lupus est

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    • xXxPhantomxXx
      12 years ago

      Can you elaborate on this a little bit?

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      • Unimportant
        12 years ago

        There is not much to say. Competition is the key word. People give each other a hard time - in high school, college, job interview, actual work, even holiday, everywhere and everytime. It ain't gonna change.

        If you are able to deal with them being assholes, you'll survive. It sounds like you expect people to be nice to you, to not give you a hard time - that's not the right mindset, imo.

        Friendship is a myth. Love is an illusion. Everyone fights for himself. Or - in other words - homo homini lupus est.

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        • Oasis808
          12 years ago

          How is love an illusion? Love is the one thing that binds us as people. An understanding of relationships is my reason for being happy. Friendship is not a myth. Many people have superficial friendships, however, some have genuine people they care about...

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          • Unimportant
            12 years ago

            hey, if you wanna believe in that stuff - its your call. I have my reasons to think differently. :-)

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        • xXxPhantomxXx
          12 years ago

          This seems like a very negative way to look at things lol. Although I realize there are just difficult people out there.

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  • Oasis808
    12 years ago

    hahaha I'm sorry bro. Screw it then? XD

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  • Dozis
    12 years ago

    Did not read i kind of lost the will to express myself freely... The nazis won once again. Congratulations.

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    • xXxPhantomxXx
      12 years ago

      Damn nat-zees lol

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