I love and care about people, but...

I don't think it's possible for me to be friends with anyone underage as I get too attached to people and that can be especially disturbing to the ones underage. Plus I may accidentally develop crushes not meaning to and I've scared off some of them. Then I end up getting my feelings hurt in the end, because they don't understand. It doesn't mean I want an underage relationship. I also sometimes get too attached to even people around my age and they even get scared off. Sometimes even ignore me. I have a bad attachment problem, because I struggle from depression and anxiety. I also have Autism. So you all have got to try and understand that or just not talk to me at all. I'm really upset right now.

Have you ever considered a therapist? I'm not trying to be mean at all when I say this. I know it's harder for those with autism to interact in social situations, but it really shouldn't be in the manner that you are talking about here. Getting attached is one thing, but it's almost like you're talking about romantic attachment and that shouldn't happen so easy. It sounds like a lot of these issues may be more related to and obviously triggering your depression and anxiety. Therapy is not a bad thing, hell, I'm %100 sure that I need it too. They may help you develop ways to separate those feelings and learn why you get attached in such a manner.

Well, if you just need an ear (or eye, in this case), I and others here will be more than willing. Even just talking to people helps. I just know that a professional would be able to give better advice is all. I'm not hugely familiar with autism and all I know is that some have a much harder time socially than others. Hey, doing something for autism awareness might help too. There are lots of charities and probably even groups on and offline that can help. If nothing else, I'm willing to talk.:)

Or you guys can message me if you want. I'm also having a horrible break up. I need support on what I posted, including that.

Why are you going through a breakup? Is it related to what you described in your original post? You indicated you're fully aware that you become deeply emotionally attached to others. That you understand this is a solid ground point for you, a good place to start. First thing you should do is avoid getting yourself in that situation with any one underage as a misunderstanding could easily lead to legal trouble. It also sounds like your depression and anxiety feed off of how quickly and deeply your attachment develops toward others and vice versa. Being autistic likely complicates this further by affecting how you express yourself and/or in how you understand these feelings. Please reconsider therapy, at least seek out other therapists. Not trying to find professional assistance will either keep you in the same situation you are now or will make your depression and anxiety worse the longer you don't get help.

Well that little petty crush helped me realize what I really wanted out of a relationship. I'm very smart though. I don't need a therapist.

You have the opposite problem to me. I don't get attached very easily and everyone in my life is someone who has followed me. I am also Autistic, but I am totally different. I am now trying to hug people I know to try to get attached, but I don't really. in my mind people come and go as they please so why get attached to someone who will just leave you without thinking about it. I rather just have fun

It just happens with me totally unaware. I get attached by accident. I always fear it'll happen, because I know I could end up getting left in the end.