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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone ever been told you look like you're on drugs? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2017, 9:14 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,298
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| I was asked that constantly when I was in my teens and 20's. Most of the time I was not, but sometimes I was. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Atheist moves to Bible Belt from NYC. Advice on fitting in? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2017, 2:15 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,245
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| I grew up in the Chicago area and have since lived in pretty much every area of the US. With that said, I now live (for 18 years) in a very small town in the mountains of Tennessee. I chose to live here, it is quiet and beautiful. So, how does a former city boy get along down here? I treat people li... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: discomfort with people crying |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2017, 5:32 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,408
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| I feel somewhat bad when I see someone crying, but mainly it's just confusing. What do you say or do for the person? I usually end up saying the wrong thing which makes it even worse. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What do you search for? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2017, 5:21 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,191
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| What do I search for? Peace, quiet, purpose and the next good book to read. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Psychedelics and ASD |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2017, 5:09 am
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Replies: 1
Views: 576
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| Tried pretty much everything back in the 70's. LSD was a sensory nightmare; sounds too loud, lights too bright and didn't like the harsh, chemical feel that it had. Mescaline, on the other hand, I quite enjoyed a number of times. Had a more natural feel to it. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: do u feel accepted |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 09 Sep 2016, 3:30 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,566
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| I feel accepted by the few people in my life that mean something to me. For everyone else, I simply don't care what they think about me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's and Driving |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 09 Sep 2016, 3:11 am
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,735
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| Probably the biggest regret of my life was not being able to drive. Because of it I've had to depend on other people which made me feel like an inconvenience. I did try and even had lessons more than once but was never able to 'get it' because there was just too much going on. Now that I'm 60+ years... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are longterm special interests more likely to stay? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2016, 3:08 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
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| I've had many interests over the years; some went by the wayside, a few are still with me though not with the same intensity. And one interest began in 1962 and is still going strong. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people comment on your eyes? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2016, 3:00 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,406
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| People have commented my whole life. I have very large dark eyes. Used to get things like 'scary' or 'spooky'. Some even said it gave them chills when they looked into my eyes. And of course, in school, everyone thought I was stoned. Which come to think about it, I may have been. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone have gut problems? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2016, 2:48 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,551
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| Yes, have IBS, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and Esophagitis. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How Tall are you? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2015, 8:37 am
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,476
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| I'm 5'5, was 5'7 but this getting old thing has taken its toll. Most males on both sides of my family are 6'0 or taller. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When someone asks you a rhetorical question, do you answer? |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2015, 8:22 am
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,919
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| Generally, if someone is looking in my direction and asks anything that sounds like a question, I attempt to answer it. If told it didn't require an answer I usually will continue until I am satisfied that I have answered the original question to the best of my ability. I find the whole rhetorical q... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: And so it begins... |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2015, 3:04 am
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Replies: 1
Views: 450
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| It's time for that 'holiday season' again. And it starts with the dreaded Thanksgiving. The one where I try to find a safe corner to sit in while everyone else talks, drinks, eats and usually some will get into an argument. What is it with these people? In over 50+ years I have yet to figure out the... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sleeping with People |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 19 Nov 2015, 8:34 am
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,121
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| Nope, never did like sleeping in the same bed with anyone. Even though I have been married more than once I pretty much always insisted that I have my own room...or I would sleep on the couch. At other times we would work different shifts so it wasn't a problem. As you can imagine it put a major str... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Genuinely Fascinated By People |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 13 Nov 2015, 10:49 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,721
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| I am very fascinated by people. I guess it's because, in general, I don't understand most of the ones I meet. Their motivations, what seems to please them or make them sad, etc. Many seem to just stumble through life without bothering to think. But they are really interesting to watch and always bri... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pacing back and forth and talking to yourself. |
| Luzhin |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2015, 6:29 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,762
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| Any type of anxiety will get me to pacing, usually in counter-clockwise circles. I do talk to myself quite often but not always when pacing. |
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