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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My autistic daughter can’t stay still ... |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2024, 11:14 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,264
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I was going to say ADHD is a possibility. One of my boys has that. He's just sooo active. Tried a few medications for ADHD and he said they're not worth the side effects. The good thing about it is that he's lean and fit from being so active, that's unlike the rest of us.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you tell white lies about your life? |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2024, 6:19 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,476
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| Only to my mom nowadays because if I tell her anything about my life she'll harass me about how to improve it. And I'm obligated to talk to her for four hours per week. Luckily she's a narcissist and can yak about herself forever, so I just try to focus on her and her problems, or look at stuff onli... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Neurologically Confused |
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Posted: 17 Feb 2024, 9:31 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,945
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| I've never experienced envy. Is it an aspie thing? I don't feel stuff like envy, shame or embarrassment. When other people have nice things I'm happy for them. My home is full of old junk and it doesn't bother any of us. :D I think a lot of people are covering up their insecurities with stuff. I don... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Body scent and voice of our partner |
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Posted: 17 Feb 2024, 8:31 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,051
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| A guy must smell good and be relatively clean most of the time. Oh and not smoke anything. All the other senses are less important. I don't judge people by their looks too much. Looking hot doesn't do it for me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If you were in "Inside Out," which emotion would be driving? |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2024, 2:00 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,265
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| Definitely joy mixed with some anxiety. I'm joyous by default and other people and life keep dragging it down, but I try to stay happy as best as I can. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What did you guys do today instead of watching the game? |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2024, 1:55 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,432
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| Just the ordinary stuff. Did laundry, called my mom, cut my son's hair, and then cooked a big dinner. We were pondering about going out to eat but it was pouring and unpleasant. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Suggestion to the change of the name Wrong Planet |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2024, 6:55 pm
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,491
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| I somehow associate the name with "wine planet". :D But anyway that explains why I always like to observe other people, how they do their everyday living. I'm extremely curious about stuff like how they watch TV, talk to each other, organize their stuff and decorate their spaces. When I vi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: utility bills |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2024, 5:06 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,871
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| Maybe look into some utility subsidy for low income people in your state or city? Last time I looked the price of electricity in the US shocked me. I know people who bought gym membership and goes everyday to take shower and keep warm (and fit). Then they save a lot of water and heat. :) Hmm now I t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dealing with super Arrogant, violent teenagers |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2024, 5:09 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,097
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| I don't understand how kids can have that much time. My teenage years were super busy and I hardly had time for enough sleep. :? Maybe I was from a different universe. All my friends and peers spent their free time on stuff like reading, arts, music, sports, learning foreign languages, leadership pr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Overwhelmed by so many restricted interests |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2024, 9:04 am
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,930
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| How about one interest a day? :) I let my self go crazy for any special interest of the moment if it doesn't last longer than a day or two. It feels great to have obsessions, they boost your dopamine and make you feel smart. Sure some of the interests are probably useless but it probably wouldn't hu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else "dissect" certain foods? |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2024, 8:53 am
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,189
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| I do that a lot. Especially when I cook for just myself I like to make a large pot of food with everything in the fridge thrown in. When I eat it though I go from the hardest to softest. :D Like tough meat first, then potatoes, mushrooms, progress to softer stuff like eggs, tomatoes...etc. It's very... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Answering Questions About Pain |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2024, 2:11 pm
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Replies: 16
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| I'll rate it higher if I want the doctor to do something about it. Lower than 5 if I just want to complain. I've been living with chronic pain for decades so it's hard for me to judge it objectively. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Anxious about posting- this is my first time reaching out |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2024, 5:27 am
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Replies: 20
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| Welcome! From what I heard it's likely most autistic people have some co-morbid. Beware that your doctor might knew it all along but thought it's not your biggest issue. Like one of my sons has ADHD as well, even though they knew it they thought autism was the bigger issue. My brother has multiple m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Clumsiness |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2024, 4:00 am
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Replies: 21
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| I'm naturally a bit clumsy, but I also inherited a slow, cautious nature. All in all I would say I'm not clumsy. I don't think I've ever broken a dish. 8O I handle things very gently and I'm also good at fixing stuff. Things tend to last forever in my hands. One of my sons is the fast moving and bum... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Major financial mistakes |
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Posted: 19 Jan 2024, 7:03 am
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Replies: 15
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| Lending money to a (now ex) friend. Not getting repaid wasn't the worst thing. I didn't even ask for the money back, but she just wrecked our relationship and blamed me. She eventually converted to another religion and never saw me again. I still don't get how that could be my fault. :? Anyway now I... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Is 38/39 a little soon for me to have a midlife crisis? |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2024, 5:55 am
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Replies: 38
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| I had a midlife crisis in my early 40s. I went back to college and took many classes. It was one of the best things I have done in my life and I felt I have been recharged with vitality. Plus I proved my worth by beating all my young classmates in grades. :D My mom went to college in her late 40s an... |
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