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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why Do So Many On The Spectrum Not Drink Alcohol? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 1:23 am
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Replies: 74
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I happily use alcohol.
If I'm out with people I'll have a couple of quick drinks to loosen up a bit. But I stop after two because my tolerance is low nowadays.
At home by myself I might still have a glass with dinner some nights (mainly Friday or at the weekend). Helps me wind down. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: single, happily married, unhappily married, divorced? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 1:11 am
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Replies: 187
Views: 33,971
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| impulsive behaviour, that kind of thing? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: single, happily married, unhappily married, divorced? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 1:04 am
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Replies: 187
Views: 33,971
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which actually sounds a very AS thing to say (if it was thoughtless)
or else a very incompatible-NT thing (if it was spiteful) |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: single, happily married, unhappily married, divorced? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 12:55 am
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Replies: 187
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| Yes, I think it takes a certain type of NT to mesh with an aspie, they've got to be comfortable with giving and receiving direct feedback. No hinting, subtext or double-talk, please! (And definitely no guilt-tripping, gaslighting or other passive-aggressive behaviours!) Thanks everyone for your stor... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Hi, help with advice |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 12:32 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 374
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To be honest, I don't see why you are concerned with this guy's issues.
But since it does seem to concern you, you could maybe try talking to him next time, just say hello, how are you doing, or whatever. And then maybe mention that your daughter doesn't talk much, if that seems appropriate. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Co-dependency and autism |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 12:18 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 250
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| Are you able to clarify - are you on the spectrum yourself? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: An example of EF difficulties-do some of you relate to this? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2019, 12:13 am
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Replies: 6
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I don't have a microwave  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Australia' Woolworths expanding quiet hour |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 26 Aug 2019, 4:25 am
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Replies: 6
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| I think this is primarily a battle between Coles and Woolworths to attract more customers. Note that they put the quiet hour during the work week when the supermarket is quiet anyway, so no good for those of us in work. Just a ploy to boost customers during their quietest period, and maybe pinch a f... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is this "normal"? how can I avoid it? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2019, 6:35 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 342
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| I'm not sure. Certainly AS predisposes to excessive rumination, though for me I don't think about the past much at all, or get intrusive thoughts of past events. I'm wondering whether you have activities or interests that occupy your attention, which might help reduce these kinds of thoughts? Perhap... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Autism wristband detects oncoming meltdows? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2019, 3:55 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 380
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| What a great piece of tech. Could be a real game-changer. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Do you work at a so-called "BS" job? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2019, 10:38 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,816
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Personally, I'm quite glad there are people out there who will design clothes for me and cut my hair.
They're not exactly essential to the survival of the sepecies, I agree, but then nor am I and I'm an Engineer. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I contacted my Aspie ex |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2019, 8:35 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,384
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| Edited to say, I hope no-one take offense to the below. I mention a certain website which we'd all prefer was wiped from the web never to return. The trouble is, the below scenario does happen, and I think we're deluding ourselves to pretend otherwise. So... The thing that worries me about this situ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Is he only playing the Aspie? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2019, 8:11 am
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,037
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| I think with AS there can be issues around not understanding the difference between flirting and being friendly, because our understanding of social cues and body language tends to be poor. There can also be confusion between different types of relationship, that is, telling the difference between a... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: single, happily married, unhappily married, divorced? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2019, 7:42 am
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Replies: 187
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auntblabby wrote: ^^^to answer your most recent question, was dumped after about a year.
Ouch. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: single, happily married, unhappily married, divorced? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2019, 7:36 am
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Replies: 187
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| :evil: Hoping :evil: for something doesn't make it happen True, but hope can help us stay positive, and I find people react better to positivity. Not meaning to be naive or insensitive, I know it can be tough if no-one ever gives you a break. Please don't take offense. Just seems to me that if the ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: single, happily married, unhappily married, divorced? |
| MrsPeel |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2019, 7:18 am
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Replies: 187
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| Update: Currently sitting at 62% single, 22% separated/divorced, 32% married and expect to remain so, with 37 votes. I'm interested to know, out of those who are separated or divorced, if you don't mind my asking, who initiated the split? In my case, although I initiated, it took me 20 years to do i... |
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