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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Melbourne company to pay for worker's ASD or ADHD diagnoses |
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Posted: 15 Feb 2024, 10:04 pm
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| I expect that is just because Autism and ADHD are fashionable at the moment. I wonder if they would pay for other conditions. For example, some years back I had surgery on my nose to help my breathing. Would they have paid for that? It has been more useful than my Aspergers diagnosis ever has been. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Push for ‘quiet hour’ at polling booths |
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Posted: 15 Feb 2024, 9:56 pm
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| Well, there's me voting all these years and never knowing it was such a problem. Having said that, here in England, anyone can apply for a postal vote. I've been voting by post for a number of years because it was inconvenient once, and I've carried on doing it since. I think last time I voted in pe... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Anyone else miss Reverse Polish Notation? |
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Posted: 21 Dec 2023, 12:00 pm
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| Never heard of it. Is it "polish", as in "nail polish". Or is it "Polish" as in "a citizen of the nation of Poland"? Polish as in Poland. I believe the name came about because Polish Notation was invented by a Polish Bloke, then Hewlett Packard flipped it aro... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Loneliness |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2023, 1:19 pm
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| I spend most days stuck in this room with no daylight and no one to talk to. If that is not lonely enough, I also live with my Mother (whom I despise), and (as I've mentioned in other threads) is retired now. That means she is here all day every day too, and that means even getting a simple cup of c... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Your reaction when someone first suggested youwere autistic? |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2023, 10:05 am
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It was first mentioned [shouted] to me when I was being forcibly dragged out of school and into a doctors office. Consequently I was highly offended and very upset.
I had heard of Aspergers and Autism before. Didn't know a lot about them, but I had read about them before. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: I've managed a whole year without anti-depressants |
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Posted: 03 Oct 2023, 10:15 am
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I just thought I'd update this topic...
Its now late 2023 which means I've been off the anti-depressants for over two years now.
Still feeling absolutely horrendous, but at least there's no crappy healthcare system to deal with. |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: medical advice |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2023, 3:24 am
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Replies: 7
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| Sometimes on forums people just don't have an answer. Then there's the issue that after a post has sat there for a number of weeks or months, people may wish to contribute, but don't want to resurrect an old thread. I don't think I have ever posted on generic medical sites, but I have used more spec... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: ‘Me, My Autism & I’ British ad campaign |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2023, 9:39 pm
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| That's actually quite a good short film, but I'm not sure how its supposed to be relatable. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: UK Aspies - did you to go your year 11 prom? |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2023, 5:42 pm
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Replies: 12
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No.
I'm pretty sure my year group was the first one to have a prom at my school. This was back in 2007 and proms were quite a new thing here back then.
It was going to cost £30, and I really didn't want to spend £30 to be stuck for a whole evening with a load of people who I don't like. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Homeless |
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Posted: 09 May 2023, 4:08 am
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Replies: 9
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| First, I'm sorry this is your reality right now. I know saying it's difficult is an understatement. <snip> Thanks for all the suggestions. Camping isn't illegal here (as such), but a lot of land is privately owned, so the owner can kick you off if they don't want you there. They can't sue you thoug... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Homeless |
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Posted: 09 May 2023, 3:52 am
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| Pop up tent and a sleeping bag. That's what you need for a bit of comfort. https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9656527?clickPR=plp:1:3 A Pop-Up tent sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately the Argos link is blocked in the library because "online shopping". This is like being at school again :D. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Homeless |
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Posted: 05 May 2023, 7:29 am
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| Well, after a couple of years of umming and arring, my Mother and I had another row on Tuesday and I said enough is enough, and left. I grabbed some valuables (which I delivered to my Dad for safekeeping), some clothes, and some money and went. As such, I don't have access to my computer, so I'm pos... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to cope with living with family? |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2023, 8:39 am
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| So, we've had decorators in today. Normally I get through the day by taking excessive amounts of sleeping pills, but even with enough to make me dizzy, I can't sleep with the noise. I think they'll be done today but I expect someone will come to help my Mother move all the furniture back. To add to ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else obsessed with emo culture? |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2023, 12:08 am
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Replies: 22
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| Certainly not obsessed, but I always rather liked the hair styles. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to cope with living with family? |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2023, 3:33 am
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| Well, I've made it a year... somehow. I'm currently sat here in a state of high anxiety, wanting to smash things out of frustration from being stuck here. I should probably go to the gym and take it out on some weights, but I'm so knackered that I can't manage it. I have a meeting to go to on Sunday... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Chris Packham’s Series ‘Inside Our Autistic Minds’ |
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Posted: 17 Feb 2023, 5:34 am
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Replies: 14
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| I just watched Part 1. I didn't expect much to be honest, but it was actually quite good. |
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