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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Are there ways to improve communication difficulties? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2023, 1:21 am
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Have you been diagnosed with Schizophrenia or anything like that? Incoherent speech & paranoia can be features of Schizophrenia. In any case, you should take medication to keep that at bay, if you do have that, as it is quite serious and can impact social interaction in various ways, some of wh... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Are there ways to improve communication difficulties? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 16 Sep 2023, 1:29 pm
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Replies: 3 Views: 366
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Sometimes I can't communicate what I mean to say so I don't. It's a feeling of just not knowing how to even say what I'm thinking. Sometimes I don't respond appropriately to people. I mumble a lot and people think I'm being disrespectful. It's difficult for me to talk clearly sometimes. I laugh when... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: I am obsessed with music |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 13 Sep 2023, 10:12 am
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I love watching Austin City Limits. It combines multiple special interests for me, music appreciation as well as Retro TV. Willie Nelson's performances are Iconic. He was the first artist on there I believe. Neil Young is great on there as well. I also really liked Todd Snider's. John Prine and Guy ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I'm so lonely |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 07 Sep 2023, 9:22 am
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Replies: 5 Views: 203
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I don't work but everyone else does that I know. I just spend most of my time at home. I make people feel uncomfortable as well. My sister and her friends don't want me around when they are in the living room or on the porch. Those are two of the places I like to be. They don't like my energy. I fee... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: I had a psychotic break and I feel embarassed |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 08 Aug 2023, 9:26 pm
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Replies: 5 Views: 1,143
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I quit my medication. I didn't think I needed it. I thought I was doing well. I stopped getting dressed and wore the same clothes for days. I couldn't get out of bed for a whole day. I tried to start my own religion again. I started thinking I was famous and that I needed to go to Alaska. I stopped ... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Im having trouble |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 29 Jun 2023, 3:17 pm
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Replies: 22 Views: 176
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I have a boyfriend. He wants sex a lot. Im nervous about that. My parents are a bit overprotective. I want to have it. They just get really weird about it. Everytime I meet someone they tell me not to sleep with them because I'm not ready. I'm ready though. I understand the risks. Im very careful. B... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: I don't think I have mental illness but nobody listens to me |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 25 Jun 2023, 2:33 pm
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Replies: 4 Views: 336
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It's extremely frustrating. I have to take meds twice a day. I've even been asked if an injection would work better. I don't need an Injection. I take them now so I can avoid that. I know if I ever move out, I'm quitting them. People think that's an awful idea and that I'm gonna have a breakdown if ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Im exhausted of people thinking I'm "mentally ill" |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 05 Jun 2023, 7:04 pm
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Replies: 2 Views: 136
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I think I'm having an identity transformation. Im figuring out some stuff and I don't like all of it. My family isn't understanding. It unsettles them. It's so frustrating. I just want to talk about it because it's something I don't wanna go through alone. I take my meds consistently lately, yet my ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 11 May 2023, 2:21 pm
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Replies: 35,285 Views: 1,770,825
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I'm feeling a mix. I'd say -5- to 7. I don't feel great but I also feel more than ok. It's just shifting a lot lately. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: How can you tell if medication is working? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 01 May 2023, 2:40 pm
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I'm back on my medication because my parents and Psychiatrist want me to be. I just never know if it's working. It's the same for now because I hadn't been taking them consistently. The last time it got upped. I'm on Abilify and Buspirone. My family notices a difference when I'm on them but I'm not ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 28 Apr 2023, 3:35 pm
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Replies: 35,285 Views: 1,770,825
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6. I feel just more than in the middle of the positive. I'm glad I'm not sad but I don't feel the best. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I don't have a job |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 23 Apr 2023, 8:11 pm
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Replies: 10 Views: 739
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I need to get a job. I want to buy things. Also I don't do much with my days. I just feel like I am not ready. Im 22 though, so people think it's weird I don't have one. I just feel really scared. I want to move out though. Both of my siblings are doing that. I don't even know why my parents aren't ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's the oldest memory that you have? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 10 Apr 2023, 8:29 am
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Replies: 50 Views: 2,984
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When I went to the hospital to drop off food when my sister was born. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what are sensory issues like for you? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 10 Apr 2023, 5:43 am
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Replies: 26 Views: 1,837
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I don't wear tight clothes. I am not a huge fan of socks lately. They are a bit tight on my feet. I am also very sensitive to light. I prefer natural light during the day. Yet sometimes I experience it where im under stimulated and I look at a bright light and spin. I go between being over stimulate... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Which autism sub-type do you have? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 10 Apr 2023, 5:33 am
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Replies: 66 Views: 2,805
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I stim quite frequently. I like to rock back and forth, pace, spin, write with my fingers and chew on things. I also flap my hands. I also will stare at lights and spinning objects. I have a lot of interests that I've been obsessed with and know a lot about. I struggle with understanding my emotions... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Why don't people understand this? |
Crystal1414 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2023, 11:10 pm
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Replies: 2 Views: 520
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Thank you so much for posting this! It's probably more than just autism that has led you to be so unconventional in how you interface with reality, and if you're like me you might have some cocktail of comorbidities. I was just having deja vu in responding to a post a few moments ago. And yes, some... |
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