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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you find a doctor who's even remotely knowledgeable? |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2010, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,140
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| I just spent the last 2 hours (in addition to innumerable hours in days prior) searching the internet and making phone calls, and it seems all I can find are answering machines and incompetent idiots who have never even heard the term "progressive developmental disorder." I'm just about ready to gi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don't want to go to sleep at night |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2010, 8:48 am
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Replies: 42
Views: 74,698
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| I dread going to bed every night. I don't know what I"m afraid of, but I stay up as long as I can even though it means I'll oversleep in the morning. And that is causing real damage in my life. Serious damage. Why can't I put myself to bed? In the daylight hours, I'm only too happy to take a nap, o... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Web sites too bright? |
| zeichner |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2010, 1:23 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,232
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| There's a Greasemonkey script called Tired Eyes - http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/23129 - that turns the background black & the text gray when you hit F2. Works on any web page. I like to use it on pages with a busy background that makes text hard to read. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: I HATE lunch. |
| zeichner |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2010, 8:29 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,784
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| You could bring a book with you. Then at least you have a reason to sit by yourself - and reading is enjoyable. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: BitTorrent clients |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2010, 3:05 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,749
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| I use Vuze to search for torrents (it has a nice Firefox toolbar). Then I use Transmission for the actual downloads, because it has a very small footprint on my system & gets the job done. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do you feel overwhelmed? |
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Posted: 05 Jan 2010, 10:24 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,794
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| Why does being in crowded or noisy places overwhelm me? I don't know (unless it's because I have sensory over-sensitivities due to AS.) I do know that it doesn't happen instantly - I have to be in the environment for some time before it becomes overwhelming. If I'm there for shorter periods, I just ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Playing a musical instrument as a special interest, or music |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2009, 11:46 am
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Replies: 16
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| Has anyone here had the actual playing of a musical instrument, or learning all they can about music theory, as a special interest?... Only for about half my life. :D I love to analyze the music I play - it provides a depth of understanding that wouldn't be there if I just learned the notes. It hel... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Just beamed down here.... |
| zeichner |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2009, 6:05 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 959
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| Thanks for the replies. Anxiety attacks last night and this morning. Ugh. Now, how do I get more involved, at WP as well as in the Autism/Aspergers community? mjm On WP, you'll probably want to spend some time reading on topics that catch your eye (or you can use the Search field at the top of the ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Just beamed down here.... |
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Posted: 26 Dec 2009, 11:39 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Hi redphoenix_mj - welcome to WP! |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: feeling lonely but interaction distresses |
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Posted: 25 Dec 2009, 2:54 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
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| I find I get lonely sometimes, but I find social interaction very distressing. I really cant stand talking on the phone, and I dont like emailing really either, it feels like a chore. I dont know how I can maintain friendships or relationships and have a releif from loneliness if I cant stand talki... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Post your twitter!! ! |
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Posted: 25 Dec 2009, 2:36 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,596
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you observe people? |
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Posted: 25 Dec 2009, 9:18 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,314
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| I'm a life-long "people watcher." When I see a group of two or more people, I try to guess their relationship to one another. I even make up stories about their lives - where they are coming from, where they are going. When I was stationed in Belgium (on an international post, with people from thirt... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: just another threadkiller :( |
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Posted: 25 Dec 2009, 8:56 am
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Replies: 30
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| will someone please answer? i can't get any better at socialising and talking to people if no one ever tells me what i've done wrong. I sincerely doubt you're doing anything wrong. It could be that you just do an excellent job of summing up & everyone is content to let you have the last word. I... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Do You Like Classic Films? |
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Posted: 23 Dec 2009, 6:49 pm
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Replies: 33
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| ...it’s vexing that Dunne isn’t as well remembered as Hepburn or Bette Davis. She certainly had the talent. Maybe if she had kept acting as long as Hepburn or Davis, instead of retiring from the screen in 1953, more people would remember her. I think you're onto something with the comment about thi... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Do You Like Classic Films? |
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Posted: 23 Dec 2009, 3:53 pm
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Replies: 33
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Tintinnabulation wrote: ...Pre-World War II movies were so well written.
Absolutely!
I totally agree with your list - especially Holiday & The Awful Truth (I love Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn & Irene Dunne!) |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do You Dislike People Getting Physically Close You You? |
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Posted: 23 Dec 2009, 3:40 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,481
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| Yes, I dislike people getting physically close to me (assuming I haven't asked them to.) I am very conscious of the boundaries of my personal space. I also hate it if people walk too close behind me - since I can't see them, my anxiety is multiplied. As PunkyKat said, I can feel people's presence - ... |
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