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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What makes autistics happy and living good lives? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: Yesterday, 9:38 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 628
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| Stability and security are important for me. Emotional connection, art, intelligence and dedication really make me appreciate the life I have. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I cant get rid of anxiety |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: Yesterday, 9:26 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 91
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| I still struggle with this- I get it. I'm on medication which has helped reduce the severity of my anxiety ( not eliminate it unfortunately). I over prepare and grit my teeth as you describe for a lot. And sometimes I just call illness and hibernate when I can. Maybe it's not a traditional physical ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: What made you stop liking someone you were limerent about |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: Yesterday, 9:19 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,028
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| Distance and time brought in realism. Limerence is based on projection vs reality. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: What's on your mind right now? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: Yesterday, 9:15 pm
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Replies: 44,699
Views: 1,319,347
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| I am a lucky person in many respects |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coffee, tea, red bull, alcohol, soda |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: Yesterday, 9:13 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 403
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Coffee is the sunrise of my morning - caffeine, warmth and happiness.
Green tea just makes me feel balanced and I love the flavor
I do drink alcohol - usually red wine.
I'm not one for soda or energy drinks. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Ashamed of |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2024, 11:19 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 410
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| Social deficits. It's hard to recognize issues but not being able to remedy them. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In one word, how do you feel right now? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2024, 11:15 pm
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Replies: 26,738
Views: 909,021
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2024, 11:13 pm
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Replies: 35,553
Views: 1,948,579
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Our life expantancy is 58 apparently. |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 21 Oct 2024, 11:45 pm
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Replies: 62
Views: 5,317
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Statistics are tricky. Sad thought but I wonder if young deaths skew the average?
I have a long expectancy based on genetics but I'd be surprised to make it past eighty.
I was suicidal at 16 but unsuccessful happily. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: social anxiety caused by autism |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2024, 8:20 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,558
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| I have enormous social anxiety which I have masked for years. I recognize some of my social deficits but it's the judgement of others that compounds everything. I wish I didn't care about outside opinions but I know that's a huge part of my anxiety. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Why am I feeling this way and I'm only in my 30s? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2024, 8:13 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 268
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| Death is scary and full of unknowns. I envy those who don't worry about it |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Are you a good friend |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 09 Oct 2024, 10:32 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,000
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| I'm not a good friend in the mainstream, but improving very slowly. I can't tune in on what someone needs unless they verbalize it explicitly. I feel bad for hurting others unintentionally |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: scale of -10 to +10, how do you feel right now? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 09 Oct 2024, 10:22 pm
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Replies: 35,553
Views: 1,948,579
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: medical procedures |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2024, 10:30 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 881
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| Uterine ablasement and then hysterectomy. A huge relief after a lifetime of pain. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: I feel so unwanted. Anyone else? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2024, 10:25 pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,706
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| Yes, but I be been fortunate to find people I mesh with over time. I hope everyone can find that over time and resilience and wish I could offer a haven for the struggle until it's found. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Anyone struggle with antidepressants? |
| MjrMajorMajor |
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Posted: 04 Oct 2024, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
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| I've had issues with some, but have been successful for a while with Sertraline. Unfortunately, it still seems like a gamble with each. |
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