Do y’all feel disconnected with everyone in the world? Like how everyone is tune into the same channel but u r on a seperate channel. Wanting to be in the same channel but can’t. The inability to join in. It can be social, rs, work or hobby. I feel as if I’m autistic or low intelligence for not being able to but im not autistic and intelligence can be gained but i think that i need a way longer route to become smarter due to 15 years of mental illness n sleep disorder messing up my cognitive ability.
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I do feel like that sometimes too—like I’m on a different channel from everyone else. When it happens, I remind myself that my people are out there—maybe I just haven’t met many of them yet. A few years ago, I felt totally disconnected, but over time I found good friends just by being myself. It took reminders that not everyone will click with me, and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean we’re flawed—just that we haven’t found the right people yet.
You’re not alone in feeling this way. Many people struggle to connect and feel out of sync. It doesn’t mean you’re broken or unintelligent. Years of mental illness and sleep issues are real challenges, not personal failures. Your path might be longer, but it’s still valid—and meaningful.
Keep being you. You can still talk to people even if you don’t feel close yet—sometimes connections build over time, or they lead you to others. And sometimes, just waiting brings the right ones. I like to think we’re all on different channels with small overlaps—so different people connect with different parts of us :>
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Hey @user1138
I hear you…that feeling of being on a completely different channel than everyone else can be so challenging. It’s like wanting so badly to connect, but this invisible wall makes it feel impossible.
You’re not alone in these feelings, a lot of people go through similar experiences, even if it doesn’t always look like it on the surface . sometimes it just seems like everyone else is effortlessly connected, but that’s not necessarily the case - everyone has their own way of communicating and relating to others, and it’s okay if yours looks different 
and it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. it just means you’re human, figuring things out in your own way.
You’re doing your best 
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Hey @user1138 ,
For sure. I hear and emphatise with you about feeling like im out of tune with the world. You’re not alone.
I want to assure you that it’s normal to feel this way. Perhaps you have not met someone you truly click with yet - and that’s okay! Life has so many things in store for you and you have to believe in yourself. Trust the process. Please dont ever stop being yourself! Im sure you’ll meet true friends somewhere someday. Take good care of yourself in the meantime - rest and recharge, ok?
You’re definitely not alone, @user1138 
. Seeing peers on the same level as you progress at a much faster pace can seem intimidating and make you feel as if you are behind. However, I want to reassure you that you are not unintelligent because of this. Sure, you may need a longer route, but so what? I myself have faced setbacks that have caused me to fall short of my peers, I have had to take a longer educational route myself due to minor shortfalls along the way, but I made sure that I bounced back. With your growth mindset that intelligence can be gained along the way, I am sure you will too. The stereotypical route may not always work for everyone in society. After all, we are each unique individuals and we get to choose our own path. As long as you have a long-term goal set in stone, I believe that you will be able to achieve it with hard work and determination. To me, it sounds like you are still striving to achieve your goals and are unmotivated by seeing others around you progress at a much faster pace. While this is easier said than done, focus on yourself. Instead of feeling demoralised by hearing others’ success stories, take it as a motivator to get you closer to your goals. Focus on the good qualities held by these individuals and try to incorporate them to help you progress further! You are strong for all that you have overcome, don’t let your past define you. I am rooting for you 
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hey @user1138 , what you’ve shared is something so real and honestly - i really relate to your situation right now :") i feel you when you talked about the inability to join in, especially in social settings. it can feel lonely and self-doubts about our personality and intelligence may flood our mind. but i want to assure you - there is nothing wrong with you! 
just because you may not understand a certain conversation or learn things others do, doesn’t change the fact that you are such a special person, equally deserving of love and human connection! your path may look slightly different from others, but that doesn’t mean you’re going in the wrong direction 
its okay if you don’t connect or understand some people that well, we all have our own unique interests!
continue to be yourself 
the right people will come along and appreciate you for who you are 
~~ rooting for you!!