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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Face blindness. |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 31 May 2010, 9:26 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,674
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| I need to see someone and speak with them several times to be able to recognize them, especially if they look similar to someone else. I am better able to recognize someone by their voice than by their face. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers and Diet |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 31 May 2010, 9:22 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,797
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Like many aspies, I have GI problem. I've tested positive for gluten intolerance. I also can't eat a lot of dairy without problem.
It's my personal belief that these GI problems may be linked to the biological cause of autism/AS at some point in the future. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: tampons freak me out.. |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 28 May 2010, 9:10 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,663
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| I also can't stand the Tampax brand. I also find standing up much easier than sitting down. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: So, hi, I'm new (and uncreative) |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 28 May 2010, 9:03 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,989
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you a minimalist in terms of lifestyle? |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 28 May 2010, 8:50 pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,331
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Sort of.
The things I like to spend money on are not typical for an NT, I think. I would rather spend my time buying a book than shopping for designer shoes. I don't care about jewelry or other status symbols. But I do like having my books.  |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Seeking tips & coping strategies for better academic suc |
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Posted: 28 May 2010, 8:47 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,739
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| Wow, these are amazing tips. You guys rock! I did pretty well in college, if I may say so myself. My system was a lot simpler. I used a calendar that I carried everywhere, and wrote every assignment for all my classes on one calendar. I also put down all of my tests and what pages I had to reach in ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I"m an Aspie that happens to be a cashier as well. Sho |
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Posted: 28 May 2010, 8:34 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,897
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| I also did cashiering type jobs. I liked it -- I always challenged myself to be super fast and accurate. I did OK when customers challenged something. I did work at a bookstore for a time, and although I was great with the cashiering, I was NOT great at the customer service desk. I also enjoyed work... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: having trouble coping |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 26 May 2010, 8:28 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
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| Oh, I wanted to add ... you may find some benefit in attending Asperger's groups if you have any near you. I've been to 3 different groups (1 as far as 2 hours away), but they are GREAT in terms of giving you someone you can speak with who truly understands. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: having trouble coping |
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Posted: 25 May 2010, 9:09 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
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| When I first found out about Asperger's, I had a very, very tough time coping with the knowledge. Because it felt like there was no HOPE. There was no cure, I'd always make social mistakes and always risk being ostracized. But the truth is that we can LEARN, and improve. And wrong planet is a great ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Boy that LOST finale sucked...SUCKED! |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 7:31 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,711
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Planning things out early |
| Athenacapella |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 7:29 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,075
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| I very much do this. I think it's one way I try to seek control. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Messed up dreams |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 6:51 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,696
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I've had really, really weird dreams - very disturbing and very real. Sometimes it takes a while to even believe that they weren't real.
I think the more you worry about this dream, the more likely you are to repeat it. I know, easier said than done. |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Boy that LOST finale sucked...SUCKED! |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 6:45 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,711
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Seriously.
I'm wondering if they'll do a movie or something. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does AS effect you in this way? |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 6:44 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,817
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| I have very strong legs ... Sometimes at the gym I was lifting more on the seated leg press with one leg than some men were doing with two legs. But my upper body is pathetic. I can barely do 10 lbs. on the shoulder press. I'm not fast ... I have very slow reflexes and very poor balance. I'm always ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What did you think was wrong before you heard about AS? |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 6:30 pm
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Replies: 149
Views: 20,022
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what didn't I think I had?
depression
anxiety/generalized anxiety disorder
ocd
borderline personality
bipolar
anger issues
PTSD |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Who watches World's Stirctest Parents? |
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Posted: 24 May 2010, 6:07 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 707
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| Can't. We get like 12 TV stations because the cable is messed up, and it's not on Hulu. Sounds interesting. |
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