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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Is BPD a type of neurodiversity |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 10:28 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
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Bipolar Disorder is not a type of neurodiversity.
Bipolar Disorder is a Personality disorder. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What type of people allow a 5 year old to transition!? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 10:27 am
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Replies: 244
Views: 9,242
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No one allows 5 year olds to transition. The standard of care is to take a wait and see with children, and just let them dress any way they want.
It is only at puberty that transition really can become an issue. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Who else works in the mental health field? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 10:15 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
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| I am an ADHD and ASD therapist. It's a beautiful job but very demanding. I see on average 7 to 8 clients a day, 50 minute sessions on an 8 hour work day. I'm exhausted when the day is done :skull: Anyone else working in the field? 7-8 patients a day is too much even for an NT therapist!! !! !! Are ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I HATE Aspergers!! |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 10:13 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 699
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| I really really hate having Aspergers. I have ALOT of pain in my feet & lower legs, it had to do with when I broke my ankle 4 & half years ago. I been stuck in my apartment, I have one step on my porch, I can have sooooo much trouble bending my legs. I can still walk, but I can’t stay on my... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Anyone got a magic 8 ball to shake?? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2023, 10:11 am
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,239
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| Could really use some answers. Like, if I choose option A, how's that going to turn out in the long run? For me, for others. And if I choose option B, how's that going to turn out? Or C/something in between, again, how's that going to turn out? With no or crystal ball, or even just a magic 8 ball, ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Apologizing to Friends |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2023, 12:50 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 680
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| Hello! I recently made some accidentally rude jokes/comments to friends and otherwise messed up socially in a way that I think was noticed. Is it good practice to apologize for these incidents? Or is letting them pass better? Thanks! Yes, apologizing is good. It shows others that you are aware of w... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Is it okay to just not have friends? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2023, 12:49 pm
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,472
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| There is a ton of research evidence from the field of psychology linked friendships and acquaintceships with being happier. That does not mean you need a ton of friends, but social isolation is linked to depression. Do you not have friends because you lack social skills or experienced rejection in t... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: So why was this an weird/awkward thing to do? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2023, 12:35 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
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| You will have to tolerate ambiguity. Meaning, you may never be able to determine why that NT said that. I suspect that the photo you showed him was of a woman who was really ugly, or unusual or way out of your league. So, he might have thought that your focus on her, while in a bar was a bit strange... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: So why was this an weird/awkward thing to do? |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2023, 12:29 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
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| Possibly, it wasn't "awkward". It was fine. NTs will often act in confusing or unpredictable ways to troll you or intimidate you. It's a faked act, due to the NTs' predatory instincts: the strong dominate and abuse the weak. My therapist and even my own family did that to me more times th... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Well, this is awkward.. working for a con artist it seems. |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2023, 12:27 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,246
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What would be the best outcome for you?
What can you do to protect your time? That is, could you slow down working so that you do not end up working for no pay?
How important is the friendship for you?
What are your options, in terms of other work? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Apparently Ultrasound causes autism now. |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2023, 10:16 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,329
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And here I thought that it was advances in evolution that caused Asperger's.
>>>WE<<< clearly are superior to the NTs and that is evidence that we are the result of evolution's next step. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many people on WP are married. |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2023, 6:41 pm
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Replies: 95
Views: 4,838
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| I got married a few days after my 60th birthday. I had met her 7 years earlier. She is NT. She was never married and is 7 years younger than me. And, yes, my Asperger's plays an issue in the marriage. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have YOU been accused of microaggressions?? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2023, 6:39 pm
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Replies: 151
Views: 6,263
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| I have never understood why it is considered so bad to wear second-hand clothes. I'm a woman, so I've had people point it out to my face before. I've been told that this is usually meant as an insult. It makes no sense though. I am using fewer resources! I am saving money for something I am more in... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: do people on wrong planet like me |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2023, 8:13 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,329
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You are in a forum with other weirdos, why do you worry about whether you are liked?
Why not assume that you are liked, and accept that other weirdos/Aspies have the same issues you have and do not know how to communicate affection and appreciation.
Yeah, ok, so you are Aspie and liked.
Accept that |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you understand poetry as a person on the spectrum? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2023, 8:11 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,629
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I get poetry and allegory, I just really don't like poetry.
I prefer prose. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Persuasive Essay? |
| FletcherArrow |
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Posted: 26 Mar 2020, 11:05 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,910
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| In my English class, I have been given the task of constructing a persuasive essay (to be presented in the form of a speech). Now, I enjoy writing quite a lot; however, this assignment has me drawing a blank. I do not know what I should write about (I am cincerned with other students not being inte... |
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