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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and Divorce Rate |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2007, 5:41 pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,849
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| Well, 50% of my marriages (out of the two) have ended in divorce. But that had more to do with my ex's PTSD than my AS. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Grr the horrible smell of new carpet... |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 13 Dec 2007, 6:09 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,577
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I too like the new carpet smell, even if it is formaldehyde.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Talking too much |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2007, 8:57 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
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| I was relieved of a job because they thought I talked too much, believe it or not. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Afraid to get a job |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2007, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,366
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| I did graduate high school, and I'm actually college educated. Unfortunately, I chose a major with no application to the real world outside of a couple of cities. I majored in Film Studies. I'm basically qualified for retail where I live, but that's exactly what I'm trying NOT to go for. Thanks for ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would you be able to survive without medication? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2007, 4:28 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,290
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| I survived without meds for most of my life, but I've noticed that with medication, I'm like a better version of myself. I like the other, medicated me more. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Afraid to get a job |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2007, 4:25 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,366
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| I was fired from my job this past January for something I later found out was one of my psychological problems (AS makes me easily frustrated, and I often revert to rather childish behavior when under stress) and am now really frightened about getting back into the job market. I had a couple of jobs... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are Your Symptoms Getting Worse? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2007, 11:31 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,802
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| Worse. I've been unemployed (or employed as a housewife, whichever) for a few months. And I've noticed my social issues getting more and more pronounced. My agoraphobia is progressively worse the more I spend my days at home. It's like all the social skills I have taught myself over the years are "u... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: hypersensitivity |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2007, 11:25 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,793
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| I can't touch my own couch with bare feet. Seriously, I hate the texture of the upholstery on my feet. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: strange phobias |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2007, 11:22 pm
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Replies: 65
Views: 7,138
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| my only real phobia is that i'm terribly afraid of calling people on the phone.. but if they call me, it's ok. i don't think that that's all that unusual, though... at least for people with AS... but i donno.. *shrug* I have that same phobia, but so does my husband. His is worse, so I'm the one who... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Audio Processing Disorder? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2007, 11:10 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,455
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| Same here. I used to get scolded as a kid for saying "Huh?" and then answering them before they could repeat themselves. It was like the words needed to bounce around in my head for a second and sort themselves out before I realized what someone had just said. And sometimes I can't understand them ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Facial Expressions Take So Much Effort. What about you? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2007, 12:54 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,911
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| I'm always afraid I make the wrong facial expression, like I don't look appropriately surprised or happy or sympathetic when I'm having a conversation with someone. Truth is, I may not FEEL whatever emotion, but I think I should LOOK like I feel it, for the sake of the conversation. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are your nervous/socially anxious habits? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2007, 5:17 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,405
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| I tend to become a chameleon or mimic. I get nervous around people I don't know, so I'll watch them and try to mimic their vocal inflection, mannerisms, etc. But sometimes, I have been known to stare or get really quiet as well. I also stretch a lot. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: i hope they find a cure soon |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2007, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 104
Views: 10,441
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| I wouldn't want a cure. I feel that way about cancer too, being a survivor. While it's made life harder, I think I am better as a person for having survived cancer and dealt with AS. Why are you a better person after cancer? What is your reasoning for saying that? I was diagnosed with bone cancer w... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: A Victim Of My Own Demise? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2007, 12:55 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,562
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| I attended film school, and I saw plenty of student films that weren't as good as your pear film was. Just thought I'd throw that out there for you. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Audio Processing Disorder? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2007, 12:52 pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,455
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| Anyone? Among my 85 other recent diagnoses (sarcasm, but it sure feels that way), I have been tentatively diagnosed with APD. I can't understand what someone is saying unless I am looking at their mouth. I can't listen to the radio or TV and hold a conversation at the same time. Parties and bars? Fo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever feel like everyone is cold to you? |
| Brooklyn |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2007, 12:50 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,212
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Aspirituous wrote: I fail to empathise with people in general, and for this reason I suspect I may also have comorbid psychopathy.
Inability to feel empathy is sociopathy, not psychopathy. Unless you also have hallucinations or delusions. Just sayin'. |
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