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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The drug Abilify (aripiprazole) helping with irritability |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 17 May 2013, 6:42 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
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| In my experience, I'm sure it does work. I've had similar prescriptions to help me deal with frustration from the fact that my thoughts, emotions, and concerns are treated as invalid and irrelevant. Until the side effects catch up with me to the point that I can barely take myself to the bathroom, ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone Else Get diagnosed with "mild ocd"? |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 16 May 2013, 2:48 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
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| Yes. A psychiatrist said I seem to have mild OCD, but not significant enough for a dignosis because it seems to be more symptoms of an ASD. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The drug Abilify (aripiprazole) helping with irritability |
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Posted: 16 May 2013, 2:46 pm
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Replies: 6
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| There were studies that indicated Abilify helped with irritability associated with autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. There is an article here . I was recently prescribed this by my psychiatrist and it helps immensely. I am an adult (20 years old). It really helps with irritabili... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Being hugged/held tightly. Why do some Aspies like it? |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 30 May 2012, 2:33 am
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,593
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| I have no idea why I enjoy tight hugs. They just feel really nice. The deep pressure and everything. I remember being younger and I liked having people walk on my back or piling blankets on my bed because of the weight. I didn't know about weighted blankets before, so the only thing I could think of... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: For those who are self diagnosed |
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Posted: 16 May 2012, 11:55 pm
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,524
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| What made you decide to research AS? The first time I researched it, was after I'd watched an episode of CSI which involved an autistic man. I was curious about it so I researched autism and ended up reading about aspergers, too. The first thing I thought was "Wow, this sounds like me.", but I attr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Small Talk |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 15 May 2012, 4:13 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,006
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| Pointless casual conversation between people. Talking for the sake of talking. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: An obsession that you DON'T want to be obsessed with? |
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Posted: 10 May 2012, 3:53 am
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,477
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| Yes. I just indulge the obsession until it's satisfied. Depending on the nature of the obsession, I might end up liking it, too. Some obsessions aren't enjoyable, and can never be, though. Some obsessions are only bad because I can't indulge in them properly and it makes me feel incredibly frustrate... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you need to know "details" about everything? |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 10 May 2012, 3:47 am
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,145
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| Yep. I want to know absolutely everything. It's frustrating for me, because everyone seems to underestimate how many details I want, and frustrating for other people, because I constantly pester them for more details. Part of it is because I have a lot of anxiety and I need to know everything possib... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fun quiz-How neurotypical are you? |
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Posted: 10 May 2012, 2:42 am
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Replies: 681
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| 7%. Not surprising. But I wonder what the average is for "normal" people. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: 10 things Aspies wish NT's knew |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2012, 3:26 am
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Replies: 29
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| 7. I only correct because I want you to know the facts. I see myself as a teacher. This, really this. People hate it when I do it, but I do it all the time. My sister in particular hates me for it. She calls me a smart ass and that I like to make other people feel stupid. Even if I tell her that sh... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My family Dr referred me to a psychiatrist: What to ask? |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2012, 3:02 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
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| I would bring a list of reasons why you think you have aspergers and bring it in. They'll probably ask some related questions about the list, and then ask other questions to see if they can rule out aspergers. You can ask them for a referral to a specialist, which will happen regardless. But I belie... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Question about empathy and socializing |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2012, 2:53 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
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| psychiatrist=ignorant, prejudiced, or a**hole? Ignorant. He was nice about it though. When I corrected him, he didn't seem offended, and was grateful for the more accurate information. He told me that it wasn't something he had a lot of knowledge on, and that it was important for me to see someone ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Question about empathy and socializing |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2012, 9:24 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Uh... That's a psychopath, we're not psychopaths. I'm sorry that he seems to be ignorant. Yeah. Perhaps he thinks psychopaths and people with aspergers are more similar than they really are. I corrected him, though. And he told me that he is, clearly, not very knowledgeable about aspergers. But he ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Question about empathy and socializing |
| Frakkin |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2012, 9:10 pm
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Replies: 4
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| I was speaking to my (new) psychiatrist today, and one of the topics was aspergers. He said that a couple reasons which would indicate I don't have aspergers are 1, because I care about people (The people being my mom and friend, possibly siblings to a degree), and 2, I want to have friends. He assu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Frustrating when I can't think of words I want to use. |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012, 10:37 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,018
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| I usually just say "thingy" when I can't remember a word and the context is enough to clue them in. Or I try to describe it as best I can and hope they'll get it and say the word. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: First diagnostic appointment today |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012, 10:31 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,256
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| I know how you feel. I have an appointment in a few days, and I feel conflicted. I guess you should just understand that regardless of the outcome, it doesn't define you. There are plenty of people you'd fit in with, AS or no AS. I'm not good at comforting, sorry. Just try to stay calm and remain ob... |
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