I’m INCREDIBLY nihilistic. I just don’t see the point in anything. Is this a common trait in autists?

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    If nothing matters to you and you experience little to no joy from anything, that’s called depression and is super common to NDies. Needs professional treatment if it stays for more than a couple of weeks or it might become chronic, contact a doctor

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      I’m already on meds. I’ve been on meds for decades. DECADES. I’ve been in therapy for decades too I don’t know if this is depression or whatever. I think this is just my personality. I dunno.

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        If you’re stable on your meds, it’s also to be expected to be a little numb. Most antidepressant treatment tries to dampen highs and lows, you and your medical professionals will know better, but anhedonia is typically an indication the treatment needs adjustment. Good dosage/treatment should let you feel highs, while keeping the lows manageable.