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 Forum: Random Discussion   Topic: If you could be an animal, which animal would you be?

VeganMudblood
Posted: 17 Apr 2012, 11:00 pm 

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But...

Humans are animals. ;)

If I could be a nonhuman animal, I'd choose a bird of flight.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Has anyone ever had the cops called during a meltdown

VeganMudblood
Posted: 11 Mar 2012, 11:29 pm 

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I haven't (though, I tend to internalize my feelings, which causes a host of other problems, and when I do have meltdowns, they're in the house, typically in isolation). My sister, who's 16 and classically autistic, has. One of the most memorable times was when the family went to see The Dark Knight...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Do you go through 'phases of obsession' ??

VeganMudblood
Posted: 01 Feb 2012, 11:04 pm 

Replies: 38
Views: 20,230
I have long-term obsessions (or special interests) which I will revisit in bursts of obsessive phases. Rarely will I have a phase where I am interested in something, only to abandon it entirely. Some of my special interests/obsessions: Macrophotography Art Veganism Knives Coins Sparkly/colorful blin...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Constantly biting lips and cheeks. Anybody else do this?

VeganMudblood
Posted: 01 Feb 2012, 9:32 pm 

Replies: 43
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I did this all the time as a child, and still do. I'd chew my lip and the inside of my cheeks (until they were raw and sore), but now I just bite my lip. This increases with stress, although I find myself doing it other times, like when I'm deep in thought, or intensely focused on something.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Do you have trouble asking for help?

VeganMudblood
Posted: 01 Feb 2012, 9:20 pm 

Replies: 39
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I have always tried to avoid asking for help if I can manage on my own, even if it requires more effort or time. Same for me with the groceries; I'll have my arms so full I'll have to kick the vehicle door shut, and open the front door with my elbow (it has a thumb latch handle). If I absolutely can...
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