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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My brain is saturated |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2013, 7:39 am
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Technically speaking, everyone's brain is saturated - with blood and other fluids.
Anyway, I think I know this feeling, though I usually describe it as "my head feels too dense." |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why is it inappropriate/wrong/rude to.............? |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2013, 3:07 am
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| This is very weird - there is a certain social stigma about being a virgin. Most NT people interpret this as being a "loser" or a "weirdo". They use it as fuel for mockery and bullying. About the age - it depends on the person. I don't mind telling people my age - it's just a number and it doesn't r... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel too 'mild' for WP? |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2013, 2:57 am
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I am quite able to integrate myself into society, yet I enjoy being here.
WP is a great opportunity to learn. By learning from others, I also get to understand myself better. I learn more about dealing with my weaknesses and making the most out of my strengths  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have a major issue with talking on the phone |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2013, 9:06 am
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I have found out that the fear gradually disappears once the actual conversation starts. That is why I focus my willpower on starting (picking up the phone and dialing the number), even though it feels terrifying 
There is a nice feeling of relief after being done with it. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The narrator in my head |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2013, 9:03 am
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| I don't narrate... but I always comment on many of the things I do in my head - and it is often structured like a lecture or a discussion. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can people with asperger's syndrome have a favorite color? |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 5:41 am
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| Purple is my favorite colour |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Who is against a cure for Aspergers? |
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Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 5:40 am
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I'm a skeptic - I don't believe a "cure" exists  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you stare at people? |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2013, 2:44 am
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| Staring is one of the things I am best known for among my friends. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do so many of you lack concision? |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2013, 5:08 am
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| Fact: Writing short is harder than writing long |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Argument for Autism being a breakthrough in evolution |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2013, 5:04 am
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| Interesting theory... but what would be the purpose? I'm asking because evolutionary changes always happen for a purpose - they are ment to adapt an organism to its changing environment in order to ensure its survival. Therefore, if Austism is an evolutionary step, it has to help us adapt to some ma... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: is it true that aspies and other hfa love music more than nt |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2013, 9:31 am
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| I love music. It is more than just entertainment for me - it is a powerful tool that can set me in a specific mood, or shape the flow of my thoughts in a desired way. When I listen to a song, it fills me entirely. My mind is flooded with various images and scenes - they are unique for every song. Mo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What can/do others do to calm you down? |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2013, 9:22 am
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When one stims, the best thing you can do is... just let him stim as much as he wants.
It is a natural coping mechanism, and is usually harmless. Don't be afraid of it - try to accept it as a normal part of your son's life. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: General life problems and the likelihood of being aspergers. |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2013, 9:00 am
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| Hello and welcome. Autism and Asperger's are somewhat vague because you can never be completely sure if you have them or not. Even with an official diagnosis there is no 100% guarantee. Some of the symptoms may be present, while others - completely absent. From you describe, I think there is a reaso... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: You look 15 . . . |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2013, 7:39 am
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| Physical appearance doesn't always match the actual age - this happens in many people (NT or otherwise). I had a classmate who always looked 5 years older. People usually tell me I look younger than my 27 years. It is important to keep in mind that age doesn't really represent how mature a person is. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Please, some experience from working people |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2013, 3:13 am
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| You shouldn't worry about bullying - a job is very different from school. People can actually get fired for harassing their coworkers. About the job interview: * If you can't do eye contact, at least create the illusion of doing it. Let your eyes "slide" across and around the face of the interviewer... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Best era to be autistic? |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2013, 3:04 am
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tonmeister wrote: I would think the middle ages would have been a good time to have been an Aspie. Joining a monastic order was seen as a normal thing to do.
Except when Aspie behaviour could be interpreted as demonic possession.
Those are usually "treated" with fire  |
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