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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Am I ugly? |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2011, 1:59 am
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Replies: 114
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| to the OP- my dear MR20, would you rather look like this- http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac321/tarcomed/meinarmybasic.jpg when i was your age this was me. AFAIC, it's a matter of 6 or one-half-dozen of the other. IOW if i looked more like you when i was a 20-something army recruit [instead of m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: lighting matches |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 2:12 am
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,575
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I don't like the smell or sound of lighting a match. I'd prefer using a lighter any day!
I can totally understand how lighting a match would be over stimulating though, and I don't think I was able to successfully light one until my 20's. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you concerned about your physical appearance? |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 2:10 am
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,605
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| I've started caring about my appearance more and more as I've gotten older (I'm 28 and female). I'm in a relationship with a person who really likes fashion and buying me clothes, so I have been paying more attention to what I wear. However, he doesn't mind that I dress like a tom boy so there is lu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hair Twirling |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 2:06 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,200
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I also used to twirl my hair...amazingly comforting. My parents thought it was annoying though, so I wasn't allowed to do it anymore.
As an adult, I wear my hair shorter. If it were longer though, I would definitely twirl! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: greenturtle74’s Cartoon Guide to Asperger’s |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 1:07 am
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Replies: 680
Views: 780,360
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YAY! I love this!! ! This is fantastic and I will definitely share it!  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: First time in history!! !! The NT/AS open hotline ! !! !! ! |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 12:32 am
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Replies: 2,515
Views: 795,206
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| I am an NT (23) and my fiance is an Aspie (24). When we argue if the argument gets to a certain level he will do one of two things: 1. He covers his head with a blanket and refuses to come out. 2. He bangs his head on or punches the wall. If I try to get him out from under the blanket he will eithe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: First time in history!! !! The NT/AS open hotline ! !! !! ! |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 12:17 am
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| I think this is a great idea!! ! My questions ( am an NT parent of an AS child): Were you self-injurious as a child? Did you grow out of it and have the feeling fade away or did you come up with specific ways to cope so you wouldn't self-injure? If somebody intervened (such as holding your hands) w... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I don't communicate with aspie gf |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2011, 9:40 pm
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Replies: 4
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| I think it's important to communicate with your girl friend about what's going on in your life. Sharing feelings and being emotionally vulnerable can really help your relationship become stronger. Some things to consider: Choose an appropriate time, keep the topic brief and light, and give her an op... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Was making huge progress having setback |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2011, 9:35 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 862
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| I understand what it's like to have a set back just as things are going so well. It always seems to all come at once, doesn't it? One thing I've learned is that NT people can easily pick up on your energy when things aren't going your way. They are definitely less likely to want to be social and com... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: New job stress |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2011, 11:56 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,933
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I'm also in a similar situation.
It's really difficult when you think you've landed a great job, then come to find our there are some issues (like working with clients, or in my case working closely with my superior) that make it difficult. |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Do you act childish? |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2011, 1:08 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 799
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| I am dealing with some issues of childishness that seem to be a big turnoff for my boy friend. For one, when I'm about to melt down I unintentionally use a different voice. Secondly, I really like stuffed animals. I want to be myself, and also be a good match for my bf. He is used to dating NT women... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Teen Relationships |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2011, 1:03 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,898
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| Why do teens date? I never understood why. Whenever I see a teen "couple," I get kind of mad inside, not because I'm not in one, but because I believe they should not be together. They're probably not even at the age of consent yet. I also question whether they are really "in love." The person you ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Really wanting a life partner? |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2011, 12:54 am
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Replies: 40
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| Occasionally people get married and never move in together. I'm in a relationship now, and my boyfriend would really like or me to move in. I like the idea of seeing each other more, but moving in seems really scary. Not just all the disruption that comes with moving, but the idea of having to give... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Struggling NT |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2011, 12:46 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,463
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| By the way, I haven't found a thread for women like me. I don't need to hear from narrow-minded people who want to accuse me of something that may not be true. Get a clue! To me, this is not normal, even if it is to Aspies. It's HARD!! There isn't a cure or treatment for Asperger's. We wouldn't wan... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Post-poning melt downs |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2011, 1:03 am
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Replies: 6
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| Well, for me, my unhealthy coping strategy for melting down is caffeine. I have as many cups of coffee, redbulls, energy drinks, etc, as I can, to cope with whatever changes I can't adapt to fast enough. Usually any kind of multitasking. It's the only thing I've found to actually work, just it's dr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Post-poning melt downs |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2011, 12:45 am
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Replies: 6
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| I think maybe you might be too stressed out in general, if you're having so many meltdowns. Have you tried analyzing the stressors in your environment and figuring out what you can do about them? The immediate triggers may be unavoidable; but what about the background stuff--the sensory things, the... |
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