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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Has this site suddenly become more nasty? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2015, 6:20 am
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Replies: 168
Views: 6,835
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| I say this as someone who has been a member for just 18 months or so, so I am conscious there will be those who have been around for much longer. It's just that I have got a lot out of the helpful advice and simply reading posts over the last 15 months. But roughly around the time the site changed ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Your Thoughts on Autism Alert Bracelets |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2015, 6:15 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,472
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I never knew autism alert bracelets or cards existed. I'm not sure I'd use one, but I sure need a Medic Alert Encyclopedia for all my medical conditions in an emergency where I might not be able to respond.  |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: "Autistic Entrepreneur Network" Good or bad idea? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2014, 5:15 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 904
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| I think this is an excellent idea! I've been looking for something like this--at least in Canada. Even if it's the UK, it's still something I've been searching for. If I knew more about business, I'd love to help. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Working class towns/cities are awful, anyone agree? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2014, 4:22 am
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,850
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| I grew up in a terrible, high crime, working class environment and I'll never go back. Now I live in a sleepy small town and love it, except that everything closes by 6pm. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Why has akathisia not been made a form of torture? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2014, 5:33 am
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Replies: 1
Views: 634
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| If you're getting akathesia, you need to get off whatever medication is causing it as safely and quickly as possible. I had it, and yes, it's absolute torture. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you identify as "Disabled"? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 17 Dec 2014, 5:26 am
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Replies: 65
Views: 6,312
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| There shouldn't be any negative connotation to being disabled, but there is. As a result I wish I didn't have to identify as disabled, but I have physical disabilities as well as ASD/ADHD/etc, and grew up with the label. Hated it and only gaining self-acceptance now. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autism and traumatic births? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 16 Dec 2014, 3:34 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,436
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| I was born premature and there were several complications. I was in the hospital over a month after I was born. Same, except I was in the hospital for a longer time. I have birth-related complications as a result of being born so early. I suspect my ASD/AS is a result of my premature birth; the syn... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Hug a random WP member! |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 14 Dec 2014, 3:19 am
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Replies: 10,713
Views: 472,208
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| Hugs for auntblabby and kraftiekortie! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I'm starting to look young for my age :( |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 14 Dec 2014, 3:10 am
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Replies: 4
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You may not like it now, DevilKisses, but you'll like looking young for your age when you get older.
I'm in my 30s and was mistaken for a minor two days in a row. |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Combine your username with the user above you (GAME) |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2014, 3:57 am
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Replies: 97
Views: 2,045
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Rant on IQ Test Discourse |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2014, 3:42 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,545
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| @SteelMaiden - I sympathize and empathize with you. Though I am not schizophrenic I suffer from various different medical conditions (some of which I share with you) including ASD that impact my daily life and prevent me from living independently. ASD, ADHD, visual impairment/legal blindness, cerebr... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Combine your username with the user above you (GAME) |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2014, 3:29 am
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Replies: 97
Views: 2,045
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Child Labor, was it in your family? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2014, 2:01 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,587
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| Everyone who lives on a farm is a child laborer to some extent. True, but the term "child labor" itself has rather negative connotations involving the exploitation of the children. I would hardly use the term "exploitation" in reference to working as a kid on the family farm. My... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Jobs for autistic people? |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2014, 11:17 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,833
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Been keeping an eye on the "Jobs that aren't for autistic people" thread and decided to begin this one. What are some good jobs for autistic people?
Yes, I know, I'm obsessed with getting a job... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anxiety medications |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2014, 11:04 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 608
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| I was on Lorazepam, one of those addictive meds. I'd say it helped more than other medications they have tried to give me in the past, but I suppose anything is better than an anti-depressant. Definitely something you wouldn't wanna take everyday, I was real careful with that. When I did take it I ... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Food A-Z |
| FedUpAsp |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2014, 7:57 pm
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Replies: 8,056
Views: 105,064
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