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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Big problems with my autistic son - any advice? |
| arachnids |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2024, 5:45 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,933
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| My son is 20 and has just started university. Me and my husband help him with groceries and laundry whilst he settles in, but he is having problems and is very angry, frustrated and somewhat depressed. Main Problems: Can't make friends. Suspicious and critical of others. Gives me and his dad the sil... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Please advise, feeling upset:-( |
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Posted: 30 Jun 2022, 4:36 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,611
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| I came off them because they weren't doing anything and I was depressed. I can't get treatment for my adhd so I can't take anything appropriate. I weaned off them okay, no problems there. I just feel like I can't process my situation. My marriage is good, I don't need to leave it. My life is just du... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Please advise, feeling upset:-( |
| arachnids |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2022, 4:53 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,611
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| It's horrible isn't it? It's like I can view my life objectively for the first time in years and it's just so dismal. I try to keep my spirits up, but I just don't know what the point is now. I've been having a return of the maladaptive daydreaming for some reason. I feel that it's giving me some st... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Please advise, feeling upset:-( |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2022, 1:24 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,611
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| I've had to come off my antidepressants after being on them for 12 years now. I refuse to take any others due to having adhd as the conventional ones make me depressed and zombiefied. I have been feeling upbeat and expected a crash, but it's like all my emotions are now over whelming me as I forgot ... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Julian Assange's extradition to US approved by UK government |
| arachnids |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2022, 5:49 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
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| He's diagnosed autistic isn't he? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I’m wondering if I’m experiencing autistic burnout |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2022, 5:19 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 745
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| How old are you? I got burnout three years ago and found my autism and adhd have worsened with age. I don't have the energy to sustain a 'normal' presentation anymore. Talking to people is extremely difficult now and I'm practically a recluse. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: How long should I give me life before suicide (18m) |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2022, 5:10 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,470
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| Are you receiving help or treatment for your ocd and bipolar? If these were controlled effectively then perhaps you'd have a chance of building a life for yourself. Philosophically speaking, I don't believe that everyone necessarily finds meaning in their life and many find life isn't for them and w... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Rock collecting |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2022, 10:49 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
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| Omg I'm obsessed with rocks. I have literally hundreds all around the house and garden. I collect them and bring them home. I've taken rocks I shouldn't have as well. Rocks are my life! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can learning foreign languages benefit Aspies? |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2022, 10:27 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
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| I'm learning Russian, but also have adhd, so you can imagine how it's going :D I often struggle to form coherent sentences in English if I'm speaking it as I get muddled up and stressed. I love Russian though, so I'm trying hard. I'll never have to speak it in front of people, so I'm not concerned a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ummm |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2022, 7:06 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 579
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| Life changes people. It can't be helped. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In case of fire do not use elevator. |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2022, 5:53 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 979
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| I once read a Readers Digest true story about a cleaner in Russia who got stuck in a lift over the Christmas holidays and she was there for over a week and had to drink the mop bucket water and eat some of her mop. :( So, she did survive? Hope so. I watched a news video about a woman who got stuck ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Saw someone other than s/family or a dr etc-?at the end |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2022, 5:44 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 745
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I talked about my pet snakes to the dental receptionist the other day. It was great because she asked loads of questions  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In case of fire do not use elevator. |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2022, 12:21 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 979
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I once read a Readers Digest true story about a cleaner in Russia who got stuck in a lift over the Christmas holidays and she was there for over a week and had to drink the mop bucket water and eat some of her mop.  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Is the internet the only place where you can pass as NT? |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2022, 12:14 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,844
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| I live in a very dull, culturally backward part of the UK. I can walk down the street and fail to pass as a normie consequently I spend most of my life hiding from people. Online, I'm usually accused of being too blunt and rude and being willing to discuss subjects that others feel uncomfortable tal... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What exactly is masking? |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2022, 11:14 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,927
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I feel like I'm always masking, even at home with the others who are ND and wouldn't really judge. I stop myself from talking to myself. I love talking to myself. I make up songs and rhymes instead.
When masking outside I'm very careful to look like a nice person so people don't have a go at me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I've lost my tickle |
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Posted: 17 Jun 2022, 10:37 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,634
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