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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Stupid things medical professionals have said to you |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2008, 12:58 pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,490
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| So far I've been diagnosed with Bipolar Social Anxiety Anxiety Disorder Depression Allergies to Sulfa ASA Penicillin Things doctors haven't listened to me about: Trichotillomania OCD AS LD Synesthesia IBS Lactose Intolerance (you'd think that would be simple) Allergies/Sensitivities to: Pork, MSG, P... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is sensory overload and overstimulation? |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2008, 11:50 am
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Replies: 35
Views: 21,523
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| Sensory Overload is something that happens if you suffer from Sensory Integration Disorder. It is a wide umbrella of issues, one of which is Sensory Defensiveness...which I suffer from. I remember the first time I read that term. I felt immediately like it described what I suffered from. For some pe... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: A joke for the ladies |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 3:57 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
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I adapted it for Canada....
I LOVED it! |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: (Female only) How did your father affect your life? |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 3:01 pm
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Replies: 54
Views: 6,459
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| I was the golden child when I was young. I was precocious...they called me Dr. Spock. I was logical, and cute, and very serious. I knew so many things, and acted like a little grown up. I told jokes (but had no understanding of them), I did accents (and told jokes) and was very accomplished. And the... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: i can't stand make-up-- is this an aspie thing? |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 2:49 pm
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Replies: 124
Views: 20,262
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I used to wear it...but it always felt odd...like I was wearing a mask. I hated Mascara. Lipstick was gross.
I don't wear it at all anymore unless I"m going for a job interview. I figure I am who I am. I feel so much more natural. If I'm feeling really playful, maybe some eyeliner. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: lesbian/bisexual? |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 2:32 pm
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Replies: 203
Views: 47,409
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| Took me 37 years to come out..but definately a lesbian. And damn proud of it...thank you. It was the most amazing moment of my life coming to that realization. I've never been happier...I tried being straight for many years. I never knew what was wrong. But there you have it...I love women. We are a... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Aspie girls- hate going to the mall?? |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 2:27 pm
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Replies: 130
Views: 20,327
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| The flourescent lights are crazy...the high pitched sounds of the security systems are enough to send you over the edge...Too many sounds, soo much stimulus, lights, people, aaaaargh. I go when it's super quiet. I try and choose one store to do tactical strikes in. I know what I'm going for, what I'... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Is there any female here that... |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 2:12 pm
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,657
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| I always shave my pits....the smell lingers otherwise. It's just genetics...And it's itchy if I don't. Legs...not to much in the winter if at all...and only in the summer if I bother wearing shorts. I'm a pants kinda person. I HAVE to trim my underwear area. It drives me over the brink if I don't. F... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: A question of gender: Would you rather be male or female? |
| DevonB |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 2:06 pm
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Replies: 162
Views: 28,495
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| I always wished I were a guy. All my friends were guys...they told me I was one of the guys....and I never felt femmy...all the stuff that most women do seemed odd. Then I fell in love with my best friend. First time I ever felt like I fit in. I was a gay woman with another gay woman. She's the only... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Who's into Cult Films? |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2008, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,566
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| I hate when movies make me feel embarassed for the main character...or when you're supposed to feel bad for them. I like movies that you aren't supposed to really feel anything for them. Sometimes I like thrillers because they are like puzzles. I love puzzles and anything that needs to be figured ou... |
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