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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Been a while. Glad you guys are still here. |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2014, 9:28 pm
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CockneyRebel wrote: I remember you and it's nice to have you back. 
I remember you too. Good to see you're still active here. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Been a while. Glad you guys are still here. |
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Posted: 24 Jun 2014, 11:03 pm
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| It's been a while since I've lurked these forums. I forgot how much I relate to the symptoms of aspergers (do we still call it that?). It's nice to be able to maturely discuss the problems of everyday life with like-minded people. I've grown out of touch with my sense of self lately, spending most o... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you overcome the feeling that you "don't belong& |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2013, 4:03 pm
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| Maybe it's just a self-esteem issue. I work five days a week at a good job and go to university five days a week. I have my own apartment with four other roommates and enjoy spending time with them. Lately I've been more of a recluse. When I go out It feels like everyone else in the world is in a se... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do wet/sweaty feet make your nervous system overreact? |
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 11:44 pm
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| Thanks for taking the time to hunt for the MEN's shoes. I think I'd look pretty ridiculous walking around in women's shoes. Anyway, thank you. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do wet/sweaty feet make your nervous system overreact? |
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 4:54 pm
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| Yes - my hands as well. When I enter the odd gait territory I struggle not to get overly insecure. I have not found a solution other than to get a very airy type of shoe and easy to slip off in secret moments... which is not always possible... Sorry I do not have any better advice for you. No, that... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory Issue? |
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 3:05 pm
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wanderinggrl wrote: Same here. I hate when my wet hair drips down my back.
Wet air touching the back of my neck is the worst feeling ever. Like when you wet your hair before a haircut. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do wet/sweaty feet make your nervous system overreact? |
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Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 2:58 pm
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| I work most days of the week and tend to work up a sweat. About halfway through my shift, my feet will start to get sweaty. When this happens, my whole body goes into ultra-sensitive mode. Specifically my feet, which makes me walk with an odd gait. I try to hide it but sometimes it's not possible an... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else have days where they feel extremely sensitive? |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2011, 1:42 am
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| For example, today I didn't feel myself at all. I feel like my thinking is impaired and I'm extremely spaced out. I went out with a couple friends and when I was trying to tell them a story I couldn't focus long enough to tell it, and had trouble stringing it together. Also, I felt really sensitive ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pain in my head when trying too hard to stay "in the mo |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2011, 11:15 pm
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| The past few days I've been trying way harder to make more normalized eye contact with my professor while she was talking. I've found that it gets easier after the initial adjustment, but there's like a permanent "approach anxiety" and it always occurs all over again the next day. Anyway I've been t... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: why is it we as Aspies have such a hard time getting dates? |
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Posted: 18 Sep 2011, 2:54 am
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| I'm bad at the transitional period. You know--the one between flirting and actually dating? That's the hard part for me. I never know when or how to ask for a girls numbers, where to take her, etc. Are you supposed to directly ask for a girls number? I don't know how to wait for an appropriate time ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Help, I think my brain keeps turning off |
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Posted: 25 Aug 2011, 10:12 pm
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| Focusing on everything physically drains me after awhile. By the end of the night, I feel like I can't process most of the things going on around me. I'll feel down and self-conscious, to the point where I can't even comprehend what the person next to me is saying. I just feel completely vulnerable... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Help, I think my brain keeps turning off |
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Posted: 25 Aug 2011, 8:11 pm
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| At work I have to be around a lot of people. Most of my co-workers are around my age so a lot of socialization is occurring at the same time. The biggest thing I notice is how hard it is for me to stay in the moment. I tune in and out of conversations, and spend a lot of energy thinking of what I wa... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: New Brain Imaging Research Shows Why Autistic Individuals... |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2011, 7:30 pm
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Decreased sleep = Increased social functioning? |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2011, 5:29 pm
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| I've noticed that when I get between 2-3 hours of sleep as compared to five or more, almost all of my symptoms are dulled. It becomes easier to function, and I actually feel like I make progress and emotional connection during conversations. The only bad thing is being in a semi-fog like state. My m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How often do you wish you were an NT? |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 1:20 am
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| I compare myself every day. The only thing going for me is I've stopped trying to fit in as much and I'm trying to show more of who I am instead of adjusting and trying to cope with everyone else. I've got a LONG way to go before I'm at the point where I can connect with people and be around them co... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers or something more? Feel like an 80 year old man. |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2011, 8:14 pm
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| I've been feeling horrible lately in terms of mental health. I'm only in my early twenties but I feel like I have the mental sluggishness of an 80 year old man. I'm forgetful when it comes to remembering/hearing what was said during a conversation. Sometimes I get paranoid like when my boss is behin... |
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