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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I’m an aspie who is good with people, is this weird? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 9:45 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,454
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| I’ve only recently got an ASD diagnosis which was a big surprise. You see, I’ve worked as a psychotherapist for a long time and I’m told I have good empathy, which a lot of people on the spectrum seem to have trouble with. I’ve always been ultra-sensitive to others emotions, but only with one perso... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Non-Religous LGBTs |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2019, 1:19 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,410
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TheRevengeofTW1ZTY wrote: I was a Baptist. Like Blanche said on The Golden Girls "You can't forgive us Baptists" 
I'm gay and I'm also an ex-baptist - athiest now with much relief! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Christian name or Mr/Mrs/Miss? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2019, 10:21 am
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Replies: 100
Views: 2,222
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| I prefer "first name." There are some people who aren't Christians...... I prefer this too. Having come out of a Christian religion it feels wrong to have my name called 'Christian', I really don't like it. It makes me feel like I can't get free. Also I generally prefer the use of my give... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Why America is the World’s First Poor Rich Country |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 23 Dec 2018, 8:45 am
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,128
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| I heard things aren't going too well in the UK either. Yes, homelessness is on the rise. "There was an increase of 15% from 2016 to 2017, while since 2010 rough sleeping estimates show an increase of 169%." (data from homeless link) It's true that homelessness is up in the UK but the incr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People normalizing bullying you got as a child |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 23 Dec 2018, 8:29 am
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,293
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auntblabby wrote: i'm wondering if the people who poo-poo bullying are themselves bullies?
This makes sense to me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and Cannabis |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 4:23 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,490
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hurtloam wrote: No. I cannot stand the smell!
If you do smoke peeps. Do it outside, away from the buildings. There's nothing worse than other people's stinky cannabis smoke leeching into your house from next door.
I am totally with you on this. It smells awful - makes me feel sick. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Are you retired from dating? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2018, 12:27 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,256
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| I don't want to date anymore. I was married for 14 years. It was Good to OK while I was working fulltime but once I stopped working (our son was ill) there was this power and control thing my partner had. Looking back I think it came from anxiety about being the only wage earner, not from malice, bu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Policeman Sunglasses |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2018, 11:23 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 648
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| Looking a little more into this subject: ...etc. I think what you collated above was really interesting. I get people misreading me all the time and telling me they know how I'm feeling when the don't have a clue. The sunglasses might force them to listen to my words and not just look at things on ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What Types of Therapy have you done? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2018, 11:17 am
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,254
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| .... And, as always, my pets I have to wholeheartedly agree with this too. My dog, whom I lost last year to a brain tumor, was with me for many years. She made all the difference in the world to me. Also as a child I grew up with four dogs and it was the same with them. I'm actually more comfortabl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What Types of Therapy have you done? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2018, 11:13 am
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,254
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| I'm a member of an Autism Charity in my area. They employ a counsellor which any member can book once every month. She was really helpful when I saw her a couple of times. She also runs a workshop for adults with autism / Aspergers. I think her counselling training was in "Integrated Counsellin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and Cannabis |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2018, 11:05 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,490
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| I don't, and have never, taken cannabis. I knew a guy from church, he was married, working, with a beautiful son but he was hooked on cannibis. Then one night he tried to stop taking it and had a psychotic break. At first he was screaming for help and then, after the police turned up to help him, he... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you read people's expressions in thier eyes? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2018, 10:55 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,055
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| I can't do this. I find watching the other person's mouth is more helpful because you can see them smile (if they actually do that.) Looking at people's eyes makes me feel bad. |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: What are you playing right now? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2018, 2:02 pm
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Replies: 4,429
Views: 258,740
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| World of Warcraft - as a Night Elf Druid. It rocks! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Vulnerable persons list (lack of a better name) |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2018, 1:15 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 828
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| In East Anglia, in England, there is a scheme where anyone with ASD of any kind can apply for a card from an organisation which works with the Police and Emergency Services. The card explains that you have autism and that, should you be in custody, or in hospital or need to access emergency services... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: A Question About Tone In Your Voice ? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2018, 12:50 pm
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Replies: 14
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| I have to be careful with this too. People think I'm disinterested or bored when I'm actually quite interested. Sometimes I think it would be better if people asked me how I feel rather than guessing based on intonation which is fairly meaningless for me. But people don't because, I gather, in NT li... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Were you a clingy child? |
| Jo_B1_Kenobi |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 11:38 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,122
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| Same as Fnord here too. The only things I clung to were my Star Wars cards! |
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