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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I on autism spectrum ? You be the judge |
| catlady2323 |
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Posted: 23 May 2015, 11:37 pm
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Replies: 113
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| Thank you so much CatLady2323 :) I know I'm not misguided or crazy. I know myself and I know how to do research online. ... Your welcome. :) I had no idea I was on the Autistic Spectrum for the first four decades of my life. It came as a shock when my Mother casually mentioned that I had been diagn... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I on autism spectrum ? You be the judge |
| catlady2323 |
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Posted: 23 May 2015, 4:24 pm
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Replies: 113
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| please help me out on this, I'd really like to know. please let me know your opinion. leaves are some solid facts about me that I know I have: 1. I rock and hum all the time when I am alone, and sometimes in public when I am very anxious. 2. I have a long list of allergies, ... I was at allegies to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How does a typical aspie dress? |
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Posted: 23 May 2015, 3:09 pm
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Replies: 153
Views: 11,284
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| is there a typical way most of us dress?....or do many of us just tend to dress in a way society finds odd but in no particular style? I would say the latter is more likely. But I have noticed that people on the spectrum tend to develop repetitive "uniforms", or similar sets of clothes th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: adult meltdowns and anxeity |
| catlady2323 |
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Posted: 20 May 2015, 9:53 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 557
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| thank you for the reply :) I dream of a world where I can just work my butt off and get paid for my labor. No questions asks, no additional and irrelevent additions required. Your welcome. :) I also dream of such a world. Even something as simple as hiring someone to do lawn work requires "add... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: adult meltdowns and anxeity |
| catlady2323 |
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Posted: 20 May 2015, 8:03 pm
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Replies: 3
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| how do anxiety and meltdowns manifest themselves in ASD adults? For you personally? for me it's many of the following 1. a constant search for "answers". I often feel logical answers will cure my feelings of fear and anxiety. Moments like these I spend hours and hours on my computer doing... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory Issues? |
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Posted: 20 May 2015, 7:19 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 961
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| ... Most of my knowledge relates to hypersensitivity (being too sensitive) because that's my problem. There are two key aspects: #1. How much input is "too much"? Imagine everyone has some kind of psychological bucket, and every sight, sound, taste, smell, texture, motion, physical pain, ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory Issues? |
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Posted: 20 May 2015, 7:03 pm
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Replies: 15
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| My sensory issues definitely vary from severe to tolerable to barely there depending heavily on how tired or stressed I am, how well-rested, or if I've recently had a break from many of the triggers, or have already been subjected to trigger situations and environments. There's a point where I can'... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Being able to "pass" |
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Posted: 18 May 2015, 9:45 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
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| I have an outgoing "me" that turns into a hostile "get away from me" "me" after too much socializing. I have zero control over the attitude -- I can stave it off for a while if I get some alone time, but if not, it just comes out. At that point, I have to be alone or I... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Comfortable bra for summer? |
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Posted: 14 May 2015, 9:46 am
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Replies: 21
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| To me, the least evil choice is the Playtex Women's Active Lifestyle Bra. It helps me feel comfortable if the bra is roomy around the chest and has wide straps. http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Womens-Active-Lifestyle-Bra/dp/B001GCUWCW/ref=pd_ybh_13 good luck! I also recommend this bra, I have been we... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Temperature Intolerance |
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Posted: 14 May 2015, 9:32 am
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,435
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| But in terms of Fahrenheit, since this is an American site, I hate it going above 60. I find it way, way too hot. I can stand 30-60 alright, with my ideal range being 40-50. I prefer 30 to 60..... Ideally I like it overcast with a slight cool breeze and the temperature at around the 45 mark... I co... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Temperature Intolerance |
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Posted: 13 May 2015, 7:00 pm
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,435
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izzeme wrote: heat, humidity, sunlight, people living outside (= noise), let's just skip summer this year ok?
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Net Neutrality: It Ain't So Bad |
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Posted: 13 May 2015, 12:47 am
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| I signed every petition I could find to support Net Neutrality. I even called my Senator and Congressmen to let them know I was watching their vote on Net Neutrality. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Temperature Intolerance |
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Posted: 13 May 2015, 12:41 am
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Replies: 67
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| I have a very narrow range of temperature that I find comfortable. Since I live in the Midwest this makes life pretty miserable most of the year. Humidity seems to be a big problem for me. I cannot tolerate having any sweat on my skin, and since I am hypersensitive and prone to sweating, I quickly b... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Being able to "pass" |
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Posted: 13 May 2015, 12:28 am
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Replies: 12
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| I passed for NT so well for the first 4 decades of my life that I had no clue I was autistic until my mother causally mentioned that I had been diagnosed as a child. It came as a shock but explained so much. Since I look NT and can maintain the facade for short periods of time I often feel overwhelm... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do you feel more like males than females? |
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Posted: 13 May 2015, 12:16 am
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,204
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| I have always felt more comfortable around boys/men. I enjoy stylish clothing but cannot tolerate jewelry (except earrings) and so I don't even wear a wedding ring. As for makeup I have always kept it to a minimum. I think I have always felt uncomfortable around girls/women because of the drama and ... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Comfortable bra for summer? |
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Posted: 12 May 2015, 11:47 pm
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Replies: 21
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| I don't have any suggestions for a comfortable bra for summer, but I wanted to add that I also have "bra" issues, and I wonder if this is an issue for other Aspie women. I find wearing a bra in general very uncomfortable to the point of distraction. And going without a bra is not a possibi... |
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