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Forum: The Haven Topic: I think caffeine is affecting me negatively |
| autisticelders |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 7:29 am
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| using decaf helped my anxiety levels a lot! in some of the brands, you can't even tell by the taste that its decaf! Try it and see if it helps! |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Local government is harassing me, turned off warm water... |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 7:26 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 381
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| is it possible you simply ran your water heater out of hot water because of using it frequently. Is it possible the water heater is broken? Is it possible that you or your land lord forgot to pay the bill? Hope you got it working again! |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I wish I could commit suicide right now |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 7:22 am
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Replies: 38
Views: 834
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| from what you are describing, it sounds like you believe you have no escape and no alternatives . I attempted suicide years ago because I was trying to escape my emotional pain and could find no other way. My autistic rigid thinking kept me from seeing I could make many different choices in every si... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Developmental Disability Psychiatry Training - Not enough |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 7:01 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 193
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| a lot of studies done are "duh" sort of things, many performed as part of fulfilling requirements for Doctoral degrees, small number studies can be extraordinarily meaningless but misleading to the public when results are published. In this case, "Duh" effect or not, the more the... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: hi |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 6:57 am
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Replies: 8
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| welcome! This group is great for giving feedback to "is this autism" sort of questions and for suggestions to solve autism related struggles (how to do things easier or better with things like emotional overload, overstimulation, etc) use the search feature to find previous discussions abo... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Recently met the criteria for the diagnosis of ASD |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:54 pm
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Replies: 5
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there is no scale, just things we are good at and not so good at, be the best YOU you can be, don't compare yourself to any body else, better or worse, stronger weaker, etc is self destructive.
Find things you love and follow them.
Glad you are with us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi, Not-so-new-here |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: HI my name is Chloe I'm 32 |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 536
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| glad you are with us, you are not alone here. Sorry you are going through a rough time right now, hope things get better for you. Glad you found us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Outing myself |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:48 pm
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Replies: 8
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| welcome, diagnosis for me was a huge relief too, all those early painful "whys" answered! Glad you are with us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: No "name" for my difference from others. |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:47 pm
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Replies: 12
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| welcome wheelz! Glad you are with us. my given name means "busy as a bee" and I have been told I am always busy ( except when I read, then very quiet) glad you are with us! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New and like dogs, books, and yoga |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:45 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Hi Lucy, welcome. Dogs and books high on my list too, glad you are with us ! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Foods that feel off (texture and Scent-wise) |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:44 pm
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Replies: 12
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| no hominy, ever ever ever, taste, texture all awful! most everything else is tolerable to some degree |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Whole Genome Sequencing anyone done it? |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 5:39 pm
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| I am curious about it. I know in my case it definitely is genetic, it also seems to be tied to some other genetic traits in the same family line. I don't know at this late stage of life that it would do anything but maybe satisfy a little bit of curiosity or answer some questions I already have foun... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi I'm new here - singer in a band |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2023, 11:03 am
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Replies: 6
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| welcome, hope you find answers and support here, its a great group! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best book for newly diagnosed adult? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2023, 11:01 am
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Replies: 11
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| note the above mentioned book about adult autism it was authored by Theresa Regan PHD and written with help by Janet Angelo. It is excellent and Dr Regan's adult autism clinic is one of very few in this country which specializes in adult autism. When I was trying to get diagnosis 3 years ago, I made... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best book for newly diagnosed adult? |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2023, 7:14 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 560
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| not books, but try reading Cynthia Kims blogs (she does have books out there too, all good), and join a support group or two that is for autistic adults. This is a great group with wonderful caring and helpful members. Since others are recommending youtube and other formats besides books, I'll recom... |
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