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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Any predictions for when there will be a cure for aspergers? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 09 May 2012, 1:02 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,594
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you have any best friend ? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 09 May 2012, 1:01 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,109
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to deal with sensory overload in social situations? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 09 May 2012, 8:39 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,818
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| I’ve only known about my AS for nine months and am trying to get my head around some of my issues. I went for a meal with my wife and kids. When we arrived at the restaurant it was quiet but it quickly filled up. The restaurant became very busy and was fairly loud, with lots of different conversati... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Beauty |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 09 May 2012, 8:34 am
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,801
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I have no idea what this question is asking  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever doubt you have AS? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 09 May 2012, 8:33 am
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,688
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| Never. I am a text book case - there could be no doubt |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Strattera |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 08 May 2012, 1:58 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,175
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| question for those taking it? what time of day do yo take it? because currently i take it at night but my psychiatrist is suggesting for me to switch it to the morning so i can take my other meds at night I take mine in the morning with my 5mg Lexapro (1/2 a tablet) But my Doctor told me that Strat... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Strattera |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 08 May 2012, 1:01 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,175
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| Back on 25mg today. My last 40mg dose was last Friday, so the tinnitus has subsided. Initially the 40mg gave me a real kick, like an amphetamine kick, which was great for concentration. But calmness that I experienced at 25mg was gone and I felt my anxiety rising. Now, back at 25mg, my calmness has ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AQ Test |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 12:42 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,564
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dentist |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 12:35 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,051
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| I am given Valium before any dental work and they have to use the novacaine without the epinephrine otherwise I get a very bad physical reaction and my anxiety goes through the roof |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Strattera |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 12:23 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,175
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| Strattera update. I started experiencing a ringing sound about 10 days after increasing my dose to 40 mg. My doctor is putting me back on 25 mg a day, which had a very powerful calming effect. That's just a quarter of my expected dose based on body weight, but not unusual for Autistic people, who of... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Rhetorical Questions. |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 12:18 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,948
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| I only realised my habit of answering rhetorical questions a few years ago. I still struggle with them. Now if in doubt I don't 'answer'. I wait to see if the ' question' is restated, then I know it isn't rhetorical. I prefer the other person to experienc a little frustration, rather than me feeling... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you consider yourself disabled? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 01 May 2012, 12:44 pm
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Replies: 81
Views: 13,059
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| I know that legally I am disabled but I don't really consider myself disabled. This is because I can earn a living in my own business, exercise regularly and rigorously, have all my limbs and all 5 senses. The social impairment that qualifies me as legally disabled is largely irrelevant as I don't s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How old do you feel relative to your actual age? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 01 May 2012, 11:11 am
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Replies: 89
Views: 9,835
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| I'm 42 but emotionally, I feel like I'm no older than my 20s, at the most. A lot of things that adults are supposed to think and do, I don't think or do, and some of it I do not even understand. I'm 50, exercise a lot and feel like I am late 30s early 40s. The divergence gets much bigger with each ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies and amphetamine |
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Posted: 29 Apr 2012, 1:48 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,010
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| I have ADHD as well as Aspergers. I have only recently been prescribed medication for my ADHD. Due to my underlying anxiety my Doctor has prescribed Strattera, a non-stimulant medication. The dosage is being raised gradually and I am hoping that this will be effective in helping me manage my ADHD. D... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Not wanting to be with people |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2012, 10:18 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,004
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| With the exception of my family, I prefer to not be around people. Socializing can wear me out. I often get tired of trying to interact with people---especially after a prolonged time. Even as a child I preferred my special intense interests to socializing. That's me. As far as interacting on inter... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you Think HFA and AS are the Same? |
| Blindspot149 |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2012, 10:12 pm
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,482
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You left out the option 'I don't know'
I have AS not HFA so I have no idea if they are the same. |
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