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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you "noticeably autistic"? |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 9:33 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,544
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| If I talk to anyone for more than a minute or so, they know there's something "wrong" with me. A new cashier at the grocery store probably doesn't, but the cashier who's seen me a few times probably does. When casual friends or acquaintances find out I'm autistic they usually say something... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "Mental echolalia"? |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 9:21 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 519
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| I get words or phrases stuck in my head like other people get songs stuck in their head. Usually from a movie or TV show, but sometimes from conversations I've had or overheard. I also 'play back' old conversations (sometimes over and over) and 'practice' conversations I expect to have. Even mundane... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Person obsession(right now) |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 9:15 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 72
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| I've already replied to a similar topic, and I realize you aren't in that particular situation anymore (unless the same guy shows up on the trolley again), but I hope I can offer advice. I get these crushes, too. My advice is not to act on it in any way. Maybe I'm wrong, but I always try really hard... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anybody feel much younger than you are? |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 8:47 am
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,686
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| I'm 39 and I feel like my life stayed at a very mature 16 yr old. I just went to a youth event and I felt like that oddball peer. People 10+ years younger than me always have treated me like a little brother. Its so strange. I'm child-like he he. Like peter pan :P Anybody else experience that? PS: ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Platonic crushes |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 6:58 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 724
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| I crush on people so bad! And its usually a bro/man crush, though I've fallen for ladies. My crushes are always non romantic. I just get this surge of positive energy just thinking about them, but when face to face, I'm terrified. I posted earlier about my past with abuse and fatherlessness so im s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did my assessor not go deeply enough into my diagnosis? |
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 6:25 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 495
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| I was diagnosed about 7 years ago, so there might be differences now that I am not aware of, but I think I have some input that might be helpful for you. It makes a difference whether the professional you see specializes in autism disorders, or at least has received specialized autism training or ed... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: If only they were .... |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2021, 12:44 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
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| First off, thank you for being so open and vulnerable. That probably took some courage, and I'm glad that you shared. Secondly, you sound like a very nice person with some qualities that I'm sure lots of guys would find attractive, so keep your chin up, I'm confident that you'll find someone out the... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People stole my sperm so that they have genius children! |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2021, 7:20 am
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,588
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| What do you mean when you say people stole your sperm? Did you donate to a sperm bank? Are you referring to lovers? I don't mean to be rude, but I doubt very much that someone has stolen your sperm. It doesn't pass the plausibility test; that isn't something a reasonable person would do, and where w... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Do you struggle with hypersexuality? |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2021, 11:06 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 219
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| I'm hypersexual, I'm gay, and I'm married to the love of my life, have been with him for 19 years. So I feel qualified to answer this and hopefully to offer some help. I'm sort of the opposite of you in what I'm attracted to because I have always liked older men. I've never been interested in anyone... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adult diagnosis disadavantages |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2021, 7:14 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,144
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| The worse thing is being so close to normal functioning but not quite, like some invisible force always sabotages you, or drags you down. It's hard not t ascribe it to personal failing, especially when in other areas you can be quite brilliant. I understand a great many things as *concepts*, but I ... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Existential crisis |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2019, 12:07 pm
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Replies: 2
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| Sorry no one got back to you. Yes. Often. I go back and forth between wondering why I'm alive and feeling a need to DO something to deserve to be alive. I'm not suicidal in the least, but I do hope that all of the pain that I've gone through in life is for some greater good that makes it worth it. L... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: As a gay guy, do you prefer taller men? |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2019, 11:58 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
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| Height isn't important to me, but I do like to feel small with a guy. I'm 6'2, so it's hard to find someone who is taller than I am. I'm also skinny, and I like bigger guys. Burly, thick-set, well-muscled, and older. I'm definitely into 'daddies'! I'm especially into daddies who treat me like a litt... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: can I say goodbye to this part of myself? |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2019, 11:34 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,135
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| Only you can decide for yourself what is the right thing to do, but I think you need to tell all of this to your boyfriend. Especially the part that you would never act on these feelings without his permission. But, look, a relationship doesn't have to fit any standard mold. It should fit for you an... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Riskiest place you've masterbated |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2019, 10:57 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 645
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| Many times in a local park that isn't very busy. Either in my car or along the stream that runs through the area. It isn't all that risky, though, since men sometimes gather there for sexual encounters and sometimes people use it to do drugs. Usually not both at the same time. I was usually alone th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Reading The Mind Through The Eyes Test (RMET) |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2019, 10:49 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,099
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| I got 26. I didn’t agree with any of the choices for a number of them. I got 27 and I felt the same way you did. For nearly all of the questions, the eyes didn't look like any of the choices. I also took longer than the test said it should take because I deliberated on each one. If it was timed, I ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The Works Event |
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Posted: 14 May 2017, 3:46 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 571
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| I understand what you mean by all of this. I have a similar work environment, where my bosses know I am autistic but none of my coworkers do (actually, one does. I don't know who she may have told). My autism does not interfere with my work at all, but it does cause similar social problems like your... |
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