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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why don't NTs just say what they mean... |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2019, 11:13 am
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Replies: 6
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| if I do something that they dislike, why dont they just say it, instead of being passively aggressive. So much covert communication, and talking between the lines, talking with analogies... it's just silly. I guess it's wise to be abit indirect sometimes (like businesses "can't" say some t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do I have to understand? |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2019, 12:54 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,394
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| @skibum You did your part well, but you found his response to be unfavorable. And thats okay. Introduction: I think it has to do with his "image of self". I'll try to explain - Main assumption: Everything we do is 'communication'. But NT and Non-NTs just don't speak the same language. That... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Great book for Aspergers |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2018, 1:03 pm
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| I want to recommend a great book for someone with Aspergers, or someone struggling with communication skills. It's called " So, What's Your Point?: A practical guide for learning and applying effective interpersonal communication techniques " I borrowed it in library (in my language its ca... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you take breaks? (eg while driving) |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2018, 2:27 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 464
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| I find it generally very difficult to feel well while driving for longer time than is appropriate for me... I feel afraid to stop and just rest even though I know it would help me... This in turn increases my anxiety and fatigue levels... The reason why I don't stop car is because I'm afraid of bein... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post a blatant lie |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2018, 10:31 am
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Replies: 19,828
Views: 918,186
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| My social life is abundantly rich |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do those of you living with parents in late 20s+ consider? |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2018, 3:53 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,509
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Yes!
I must make this move (pun not intended).
No, seriously, there are probably 20 EXTREMELY GOOD reasons why I must move the hell out.
Toxic environment where you cannot BE YOURSELF, is like giving some part of you away... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post a blatant lie |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2018, 9:46 am
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Replies: 19,828
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Everything is under control.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you like your birthdays? |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2018, 7:23 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,337
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| [...] Not like my inner self goes along with it. My only worry would be my body, suddenly and permanently changing it's needs... And lowering it's upper limits. @Edna3362 Hello, sorry, I have to ask: "suddenly and permanently changing it's needs" :D , like... from too much cake ^_^ ? haha... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you like your birthdays? |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2018, 1:41 pm
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Replies: 31
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| Happy bday! I also had bday 3 days ago, hmmm... do I like it... I..-- ah im too bad for saying it... but i dont mind the presents hahaha nah, but on a more serious note,... do I like my birthdays, hmm, I... I like the fact that there's some point in calendar, every year, where I get to contemplate t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Comparing myself to other people. Good or Bad ? |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018, 1:42 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 825
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| Comparing by itself is O.K., as long as it is only looking at Facts, and not jumping to conclusions about those facts. So there's a difference between Facts and between Interpretations of those Facts. So, when you say "I compare", chances are you are comparing Intrepetation of facts. Your ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any of you struggle with anger mangement? |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018, 1:11 pm
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Replies: 19
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@neptunekh:
Were you always like that? Or did this change with time? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How does christmas music affect your mood? |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2018, 10:34 am
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Replies: 150
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| It reminds me of people being together and having smiles on their faces. I associate it with good chistmas movies, which many movies are =) There are other things it reminds me of, but thats mostly it.. I think solitude is sometimes beautiful, and stars in the dark sky can make very good company if ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie Sense of Humor? |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2018, 10:30 am
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Replies: 110
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I can be punny  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People reading their own intentions into your words |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2018, 10:26 am
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Replies: 7
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| I have had that experience for sure. I'd say something general and unrelated, and the other person would make a whole story out of it in their mind. Usually people who would make up this story out of my words, approached me with anger... It's actually quite sad, because I've always considered myself... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What helps you remember things? |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2018, 5:39 am
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Replies: 23
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| A couple of things: 1. I set recurring reminders on Todoist app 2. When I'm taking care of errands, I use my "Filofax mini" (fits in pocket) to write down any notes or whatever 3. For shopping list, I use a "magnetic memo pad" on the fridge (can buy on eBay for 2$) 4. Putting all... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone have trouble with people exaggerationing? |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2018, 9:49 am
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Replies: 11
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| Not everyone can drive, get in a relationship, get a job , make friends, sing, act and dance. I think that what causes anger is that since they are using a simplified model of the world, that doesn't take into account the difficulties and barriers and the costs that you may be subject to, concernin... |
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