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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Noticing different things about body language/mannerisms? |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2017, 2:09 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 534
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| I tend to pick up on other people's body language and mannerisms, too, but I think NTs notice the same things I do. I can sort of tell how someone's feeling or what they're thinking just by looking at them. What confuses me, though, is when people smile when they're upset or feeling negatively about... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Who was your favorite teacher in school? |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2017, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 581
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| Mine was my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Rawlings. At first, I didn't like her very much. She was a strict, no nonsense teacher who kept you on your toes. She's yelled at me a couple of times, once for not doing what she asked me to do (I don't remember exactly what it was) and the other time was for rol... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Naturally Quiet |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2017, 1:45 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,384
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| Yes, I can very much relate to being shy and quiet, especially in groups. However, I think I'm getting better at speaking up for myself and with going up to people and saying "Hi". I used to not be able to do that. But I'm still shy and quiet to an extent. I, too, wish I could have the per... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do people act when they think you're autistic/awkward? |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2017, 1:50 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 971
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| People just look at me like I'm from another planet, like "What the hell's wrong with you?" But you know what? I don't care what they think because that's on them. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Excited yet scared to live on my own in my own place. |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2017, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 10
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| Thanks, Canary. I guess one reply out of 137 isn't too bad. Anyone else care to reply? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Laughing at things 'neurotypical' people wouldn't find funny |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2017, 1:42 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,024
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| I still think farts are funny and even the word "fart". I also giggle at words like "come", "balls" and "period". This would be okay for someone in Jr. High school, but a 36-year-old like me? I also find it comical when somebody falls down and also when people... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Does addiction count as a psychological condition? |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2017, 2:57 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Thank you, redrobin62, Robert2P1CT and Tawaki for your responses and support. Redrobin62 and Robert2P1CT, those were very informative links you had for me. I found them useful. Tawaki, I also have Medicaid insurance and have been to 4 different drug rehab centers and 5 different psych units. So I've... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Why is attraction so nonsensical |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2017, 2:20 pm
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Replies: 67
Views: 2,985
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| Attraction doesn't make any sense to me. I'm not often attracted to guys, but when I am it's usually something that doesn't work out. Why can't we be attracted to people who are just pretty decent and you kinda get on with? Why is it only really good sometimes? Why is it so difficult to find? And e... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Excited yet scared to live on my own in my own place. |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2017, 2:47 pm
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Replies: 10
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| Right now, I'm living in a nursing home and I hate it. There's at least 200 mentally ill people living there and they irritate the hell out of me! :x I can't wait to move out of there! I'm actually that much closer to doing so, really excited, yet scared. I'm afraid that I'm going to get too overwhe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do most Aspies have a lack of awareness or emotions or....? |
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Posted: 25 Mar 2017, 2:28 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 994
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| Yeah, I struggle with comforting people myself, not knowing what to say to them. I'm okay with sympathizing with people, but I can't empathize unless I've been through what someone else has been through. I also hate small talk and would rather have a deep conversation about something I'm interested ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's the stupidest thing you've ever did? |
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Posted: 25 Mar 2017, 2:15 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,685
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| I rode my bike through a crime scene once. One day, I was out riding my bike and saw what I thought was a construction site. So I thought I'd be adventurous and check it out. I noticed a bunch of yellow tape around, but thought nothing of it. Somehow, I got around the yellow tape and onto a sidewalk... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Does addiction count as a psychological condition? |
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Posted: 25 Mar 2017, 2:01 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Just wondering, because addiction is a brain disease, right? And I'm curious, are any of you on Wrong Planet alcoholics or drug addicts? I'm both an alcoholic and drug addict, but some of my family members don't believe in the disease of addiction. Can any of you relate to this? What do you do when ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Just socially odd? |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017, 2:18 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 638
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| I struggle with interacting with others, too. What I really can't stand is small talk. I don't see any point to it. If I want to have a conversation, I'd like it to be deep and about something I'm interested in. Otherwise, I don't want to talk to you. I just keep to myself most of the time. However,... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Lack of showering |
| idonthaveanickname |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017, 2:02 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,954
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| That's one trait of Asperger's is lack of a dirty feeling, so there you go. I haven't heard of that trait. Could you explain it to me. I think I saw that trait in an Aspie quiz or something. I don't remember exactly where, nor do I know how to explain it. The only example I can think of is that I d... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Lack of showering |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2017, 3:30 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,954
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| I take a bath every 3 days. I know I should probably do so every day, but I don't feel it's necessary. I'm afraid that if I wash my hair every day that it will dry out. I put on deodorant and perfume every day so I won't stink. That's one trait of Asperger's is lack of a dirty feeling, so there you ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can't say no |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2017, 3:15 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 624
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| I can relate to not being able to say no. Just earlier today when I was eating lunch, someone asked me for a cracker. I said "no" and then she said "just one" and again, I said "no". Then I explained to her that if I gave one to her, then everyone else is going to want ... |
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