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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can autistic sensory issues change over time? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2020, 11:30 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,189
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| I always have some form of sensory issues but the type and severity change with my mental health I feel like. I experience a traumatic event and afterwards for a long period of time all my issues were heightened. I’ve also notice some medications affect my sensory issues as well. For both better and... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: What medications are you on and why? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 22 Apr 2019, 12:37 pm
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,058
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Risperdal- Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, PTSD
Intuniv-Anxiety, ADHD
Cymbalta-Depression
Trazadone- Depression, Anxiety |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Where are all the average weight autistics? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 11:52 am
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,254
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I was pretty skinny/seriously underweight due to a stomach disorder, and the tendency to walk long distances, until I moved in with my in laws who provided a stable environment.
Now my BMI is 21.6 and I'm mostly all muscle |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Are we less likely to be addicts? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 14 Dec 2018, 2:59 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 18,713
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I don't know if we are more or less likely to become addicted, I do know we are not immune from it.
My late fiance discovered he could tolerate the world and pass as relatively "NT" with opiates. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do those of you living with parents in late 20s+ consider? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 14 Dec 2018, 2:52 pm
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Replies: 49
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| I currently live with a couple who are parent like figures to me (long story short they're my late fiance's parents) I have an apartment I'm in the process of moving into (we're taking it slow, I stay a few nights a week) the idea of moving out completely kind of terrifies me, mostly because of the ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2018, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,395
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| I think I responded to one of your posts previously. I actually didn't know that you lost your husband. It must be devastating to you. Or I might have misinterpreted something. Now, it's clear. I'm not going to say "at least you have your inlaws" or whatever. I haven't been in precisely t... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2018, 1:45 pm
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Replies: 20
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| Would he have wanted you to worry? Honestly, I have never been married myself despite being the same age. I have lost family members in the past, but it tends to be a thing that my family manages to move on rather quickly, because we know that our lost loved ones wouldnt have wanted us to worry abo... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Anyone else find IMAlive.org rather useless? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2018, 5:41 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Is there anything in particular which you are depressed about? I am going to guess it is her fiance dying that has her so depressed. I would probably be really depressed and heart broken too if I were in your shoes Marshmellow. I am sorry. Can you tell us about your fiance? How did you two meet? Wh... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Anyone else find IMAlive.org rather useless? |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2018, 5:34 pm
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Replies: 9
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| I'm sorry that wasn't a good experience for you. I know what you mean. I get robots all the time when I need "good" customer service. I did a little research, and came up with 1-888-568-1112. It's for an organization called Family Hope. They might have access to hotlines which are staffed... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Anyone else find IMAlive.org rather useless? |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2018, 10:50 am
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Replies: 9
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| Yes posting in a forum is helpful but at the moment I was needing the one on one (or even just real time chatting) I live in the greater Portland area, but travel around for relatives and fun. Bangor is not considered on the "fun" list haha. Real conversation is what I do look and aim for,... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Anyone else find IMAlive.org rather useless? |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2018, 10:12 am
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Replies: 9
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| I needed someone to talk to, I wasn't about ready to die, but I've been severely depressed and phone phobic so calling a helpline is out. I felt like I was speaking to a robot that might have taken psychology 101 and was just repeating what I said back to me framed slightly different. Has anyone els... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 8:23 am
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Replies: 20
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| Hi marshmallows, my husband died when I was 27. He’d had cancer. I really feel for you and the experience is extremely frightening. I tried to take one day at a time and not expect too much from myself. It is possible to learn to live with it and it gets easier as time goes on. I know it’s a cliche... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 8:19 am
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Replies: 20
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| I have not had that experience no, but that sounds pretty devastating. I do however struggle with complex-PTSD from other kinds of events...I have been able to gain a lot of control over it through counseling and a couple stays in psych wards. But the trouble is even if you get it at bay there is n... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2018, 2:26 pm
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Replies: 20
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| Hi Marshmallows. What I'd do in realspace (imagine this place as an Aspie coffeehouse) is just sit with you, and let you talk or just sit quietly. I'll get the coffee(/tea). https://s15-us2.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocialmediawithpb.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2FW... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
| Marshmallows |
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Posted: 14 Dec 2017, 8:56 am
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Replies: 20
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Thank you to those who have responded thus far. I'm.. okay-ish. Just really could use a group of like minded (not completely neurotypical) folks to talk to.
Life is freaking scary. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Autistic and Widowed at 26 |
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Posted: 14 Dec 2017, 8:55 am
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Replies: 20
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| I'm so sorry. You must be devastated. I haven't been widowed - my relationship losses were breakups - but I have been bereaved, massively, and it's as if part of you also dies with the one you love. Am about to sign off for the night, but wanted to reach out. It sounds as though you're taking care ... |
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