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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory issues and showers |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 5:24 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
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I too play a game of "how fast can I do this". I haven't timed it, but when I want to I bet I'm not too far off from 60 seconds.
The worst is drying off after. Though, I once lived where the bath had two large heat lamps in the ceiling above where one dries off. They felt great! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Getting stuck on certain foods |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 5:09 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 713
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| I usually have some food that I eat daily for several weeks, then get tired of it and move on to something else. Currently it's crusty baguettes for breakfast and an apple after dinner. If I can't have an apple after dinner each night I get uneasy. I also keep celery in the house for that reason. Fo... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Finally some good news |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 5:01 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 990
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| Congrats man! I think I could enjoy a college bookstore job. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: success story helping autistic kid with sibling conflict |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 3:19 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 338
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Thanks for sharing your success story! It is very encouraging and rewarding to read about it!  |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Dale Carnegie Course |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 3:08 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
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| It takes me time to process and internalize stuff, so I would do the 8-week also. Back in the day I did lots of personal growth workshops. I got a lot out of them. Though, in retrospect, I was living in something of a fool's paradise; it never occurred to me there might be something odd about attend... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: The Western Genre |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 2:55 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,074
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| I'm gonna bet they don't really count as Westerns, but my top three would be (in order): Paint Your Wagon, Blazing Saddles, and Cat Ballou. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Dale Carnegie Course |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 1:18 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
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| Nope, but I envy your opportunity to do it! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Is anyone else on here afraid of negative responses? |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 12:21 pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,334
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I had not heard of demand avoidance either until someone here on WP recently posted about it.
Here is a link to some good resources about it:
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Link to PDA Resources
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Redemption. Where do you find yours? |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 11:50 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 500
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| Music for me also. More specifically old-fashioned gospel music, because in addition to its musicality it taps into my spiritual beliefs and brings them to the fore of my consciousness. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Recurrent intrusive thoughts |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 11:42 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,546
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| .. addiction which I knew about for years and did something about 22 years ago... What sort of things do you do to work on this hardwiring? Without question, one of the most helpful books I've read is: Stress Management, Matheny and Riordan I read it over 20 years ago and still apply what I learned... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Kind of realized how many 'ideal' traits my ex had... |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 11:17 am
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Replies: 10
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| He's a real cutie, and I'm glad you guys got along well. I was in a relationship for 13 years with a guy I got along with very well; our idiosyncrasies complemented one another. :D I've been single since (except for one year), and still look back fondly and gratefully on our time together. <Sigh. Cu... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Is anyone else on here afraid of negative responses? |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 10:54 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,334
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| What a coincidence - I was speaking with my therapist about this just yesterday, though within the context of Pathological Demand Avoidance. The connection there was that my demand or expectations avoidance stems from anxiety over anticipated negative responses. Its origins in my childhood and teena... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Recurrent intrusive thoughts |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 10:08 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,546
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| I was repeated bullied over my appearance, called a loser, even my dad called me ugly a couple of times. Ahh... Yes, well, that sure catches my attention. I am currently working with some very hard-wired triggers that bypass any attempts at reframing or thought replacement, and instead go straight ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: a quick hello |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 9:48 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 309
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Forum: Stats Topic: Do you tend to correct people with correct facts and stuff? |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 39
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| Yes - If it is a professional setting where correctness makes a material difference. No - Any other time. I notice the boo-boo, and sometimes have to bite my tongue harshly, but if it is a casual conversation I figure the main objective is that everyone enjoy the experience, and few people enjoy bei... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Is 35 really middle aged? |
| Marky9 |
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Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 8:52 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,466
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| I'm no neurobiologist, but a doctor once told me that brain structure stuff starts changing around 40ish. Maybe any resulting perceived changes in cognition and behaviors has something to do with it. |
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