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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do you hide your gender? |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2024, 1:48 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,598
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| No. I look very feminine and like girly stuff. Can't help the way I'm built. Even if I dress in men's clothes, if I moved people can tell I'm a woman. I also have long hair and like wearing long skirts and dresses. I do have a more masculine personality. I like to feel it's my hidden secret. :D My m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel stressed around fast-talkers? |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2024, 1:35 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 590
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| I used to think I have that problem until I met a very fast talking professor. I absorbed every word of his every lecture. And his class was late in the day, too. The difference is interest. If I'm very interested in the subject then I won't miss a word. However when people talk about cows and fence... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: A Wedding and Self Diagnosis |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 11:42 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 415
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I feel for you. I bring ear plugs with me everywhere. And I wore them to the last two weddings. They block out the big noises and I could still hear people's voices.  I know other people use noise canceling devices but I'm cheap.  |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Fear of death |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2024, 4:29 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
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| At your age I'd be fearing what will happen in life. A lot of things can change and you don't know how you'll be in 50 years. I do think the fear of death gets better with maturity and experience (of people you know dying). Having children also helps with the fear of mortality. I'm an atheist and I ... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: “That’s not ladylike!” |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2024, 4:57 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,204
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| I don't think so. My mom is the opposite of "ladylike" and she barely disciplined me much at all. I got to do all sorts of things when I was little. The secret is not to let your parents know what you did. :D They thought I was a perfect little angel who never broke a rule. I did turn out ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you good at problem solving? |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2024, 5:03 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,816
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| Problem solving is my greatest strength. I've always been good with my hands and can fix all sort of things. The only person better than me in my family was my dad. He was extremely creative in making and repair things. He made nearly all our furniture and made our first TV. That's something I could... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you need people in your life? |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 21 Sep 2024, 5:34 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,837
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| Hmm I don't think I NEED them but I want them. :) I'm fairly independent and like solving problems. But having help and someone to talk to sure feel very nice. I also need body contact. When I was little I made it a family rule that everyone in my family had to hug and kiss me at least once a day. I... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Menopause |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2024, 3:29 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 618
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| I last had a period in May. Lab tests indicated menopause. But, I think it's coming back. My hot flashes are gone and I can feel the hormones building up. Guess I'll know for sure in a couple weeks. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you dream? |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2024, 3:21 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 725
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| I dream every night and I can usually recall them. Sometimes I can control my dreams, make things come into existence, do anything I wished to do, fly, solve the mysteries of the universe (unfortunately I never remember the detail of those when I wake up), communicate with the dead...etc. It's prett... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would you move to a farm house? |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2024, 10:57 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 721
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| A farm house in the prairies, with a few acres of land with grass, some trees, large vegetable garden...etc. It's a 20 minute drive to a large town. Do you think that would be a good place for an autistic man to live? My husband will inherit such a property once his parents are too old to take care ... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Being attractive. |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2024, 2:41 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,609
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| All the blondes I have met have been pretty nice people, so I'm probably biased to think it's a beautiful hair color. :D I do think looking average or slightly pretty is good overall. You don't attract much unwanted attention but your looks won't hinder opportunities in work and social life. People ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How Has Autism Blessed You? |
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Posted: 17 Aug 2024, 6:33 am
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,534
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| Well the best thing about not being an NT is probably the money saved. :lol: As a woman I saved so much by not doing hair, nails, the spa, fancy makeup, the shoes, handbags, current fashion...etc. My dudes don't do sports or outdoor activities which save a lot, too. And we don't tend to host parties... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Neurotypicals are Humans too |
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Posted: 17 Aug 2024, 6:15 am
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Replies: 65
Views: 3,318
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| I try to be nice and open minded to everyone. And people still misunderstand me, even those who already know I'm a nice person. I talked too directly, looked into their eyes too much, asked too many questions, tried to solve their problems, gave too many compliments, not being attentive to people's ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Napping Poll |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2024, 5:43 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 872
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| I don't nap either. My sleep isn't great and it's hard to stick to a normal schedule. Although I do seem to have enough energy to last all day. Occasionally I might nod off a bit during meditation. I have bad association with napping. I didn't need to nap since I was a toddler but was forced with ta... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Creating our fictional alter egos. |
| y-pod |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 3:35 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,330
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| Sure my alter ego is a Swedish woman who is tall and blonde. She is a dermatologist and lives with two boyfriends, who are both computer programmers. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My executive functioning is crap. How about yours? |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2024, 6:29 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,254
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| Mine is not too bad. I mean when I was living alone, all my stuff are organized, my apartment was spotless and I managed all the tasks on time and met social expectations. After I got married my abilities could barely keep up with expectations (for a normal person, which I thought I was). After havi... |
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