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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 21 Nov 2010, 11:09 am
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| I am curious... How do you differentiate these "meltdowns" to the ones that NTs have all the time? The only AS type "meltdowns" I seem to have are those caused by senses hpyersensitivity. I do not go mad, but rather shut down, stim or do weird things like cover my ears or leave the room. When an NT... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 21 Nov 2010, 12:42 am
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| I only shut down when someone I really like gets very, very angry at me and I can tell that they extremely dislike me at that moment, specifically. Then I turn into an automaton, and then break down crying later due to an extreme amount of feeling worthless and guilty. At least if I'm getting the "... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 21 Nov 2010, 12:19 am
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| . What is the difference between panic attacks and meltdowns to you all? I mean, to me panic attacks are usually just caused by me obsessively thinking about a bad outcome on something and getting myself worked up. While "meltdowns" are usually caused by intense emotion that someone triggers someti... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010, 9:58 pm
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| My worst: 1. If my favorite activity is interrupted. 2. If my list of chores/work activities is suddenly changed or is too long (maybe it's laziness?). 3. Sensory issues: misophonia. I had to look up misophonia. Sounds like an extreme bummer. What do you do for that? Well, g'daughter had two meltdo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010, 2:17 pm
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| Sensory dysfunction triggers, as well as frustration when we don't process other's cues fast enough or correctly. I think having children is the hardest job for me. They are mecurial, and in need of lots of Social Rule guidance. I don't feel equipped for that but if I am not already stressed I can s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010, 1:57 pm
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| My meltdowns are mostly internal. I experience overwhelming negative emotions, racing thoughts, and uncontrollable crying. I lose my ability to talk. When I'm in this state, I prefer to be left alone. Unfortunately, people usually assume that I want comfort. My most violent meltdown probably occurr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2010, 1:38 pm
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| Yeah. I sorta had one today - and I am in my 50s! I have an autistic, bipolar g'daughter my husband and I are raising. She is 9. She has a slightly below avg. IQ. I was just diagnosed AS last month (about time I found out why life was soo hard). I don't think I am EXTREMELY aspie, but aspie, nonethe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger Meltdowns |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2010, 3:09 pm
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| I am curious... How do you differentiate these "meltdowns" to the ones that NTs have all the time? The only AS type "meltdowns" I seem to have are those caused by senses hpyersensitivity. I do not go mad, but rather shut down, stim or do weird things like cover my ears or leave the room. When an NT... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Zuckerberg, Facebook and Autism on Care2 |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2010, 4:00 pm
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[quote="Dear_one"]http://www.care2.com/causes/education/blog/dumb-and-dumbed-down/#comment-1307605
OUCH. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: What do you want NT's to know about Autism? |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2010, 3:17 pm
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| Ha! Exactly what I would have written. 1. I'm not a ret*d, I don't need that patronising tone. 2. I do have empathy, plenty of it too. 3. I don't want to "broaden my horizons", I don't care how one track minded I am. Could people just embrace these four points about us? (thinking of my SO) Sheesh. T... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Problems with Fiction Writing for people with ASDs |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2010, 2:15 pm
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| I come up with a lot of story lines that never get written because writing the story would require knowledge I don't have. So I start researching the things I need to know to write the story and get caught up in and captivated by the research. The topic becomes a new special interest and I drain it... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2010, 12:43 pm
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Developing and Enforcing Routines |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2010, 10:19 am
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| I agree with both posted suggestions. Without the physical problems, you could have been writing for me. I have a tough time since retiring. Although I just found out I have Aspergers about 2 wks. ago, I flounder around the house. I have a caring, generous husband who does not understand my feelings... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Thread for mature aspies II |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2010, 2:22 am
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| [quote="sartresue"I do not know how mature I am, but I imagine it was for those over 40 years young. I no longer post in the Dino-cafe, and have not since 2008. Ideological differences. I prefer PPR. More tolerant. :twisted: :twisted: :roll:[/quote] PPR? Is there a thread other than this for older a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Speech and Thought Disparity |
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Posted: 13 Nov 2010, 4:30 pm
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| I do it, too. I know I'm not as lame a thinker as I sound when I try to verbalize my thoughts. I guess I think in pictures most of the time and realize mid-sentence that I don't know how to SAY what I mean. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Macro Meltdowns |
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Posted: 11 Nov 2010, 11:47 pm
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Replies: 7
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| I think I understand what both of you are saying. It happens to me. I was looking for a thread about this tonight. Found it. But now it's late and I am too tired to get into it. If I find this thread again, I will check it to see if anyone else has commented. I would like to discuss it further. G'ni... |
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