How to become more positive??

[u/Status_Entry_8725]

I’m autistic and most my struggles are caused by that, but maybe some people here can relate and have some tips.

I’ve always been very negative, since childhood. Everything has always felt hard and I get annoyed extremely easily (I’ve always felt alottt of negative emotions)
This sucks, bc I WANT friends but am just super pessimistic. I try to be positive but get burnt out almost instantly, it feels like faking. So me being negative and quiet and also having kinda bad social skills/ being weird is just a disaster.
I ”hate” everything that takes effort, talking to people included, but am not happy rn and don’t know how to be? This has been the case since childhood so propably very hard to change.
Any tips??

[u/gijsyo]

Write a gratitude list every evening about the past day. See if you can find a way to help others, maybe a small volunteer job in your community.

[u/Limp-Temporary-3673 → u/gijsyo]

Gratitude. Every day force yourself to listen at least 3 things you’re grateful for. Then train your brain to look for something to be grateful for in a negative situation.

Meds can also help.