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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: God makes me sick! |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 9:51 pm
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Replies: 86
Views: 4,194
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| I cannot be angry with a deity that doesn't exist. I may as well be angry with Zeus, Odin, sprites, and banshees. I don't profess any "faith" or religion. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: American do you like your president (Obama) |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 9:48 pm
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,234
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| I voted for President Obama twice. I am generally satisfied with him. He is intelligent, articulate and honest. I may add that I voted for President Bush both times. I don't identify as either conservative or liberal. I do my own thinking and am not swayed by the opinions of others. I always remembe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you graduate from college? |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 9:24 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,248
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| BS in nursing completed in four years without accomodations. Go, Purdue! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: finding out you had ASD as an adult |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 23 Mar 2014, 10:49 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,342
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| I was 46 when I was formally diagnosed. I am now 49. As a child I knew that I was different from the other children, but I didn't know why. I knew that I was either ignored or bullied. I usually could only handle having one friend at a time. In high school I probably had the emotional maturity of a ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies hate uniforms is that true? |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2014, 5:04 am
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,919
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| We also had the cold weather BDUs all year. I went to basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas. Summer. Desert. After wearing those BDUs in 100+ degree heat, I could stand anything. |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: I have no help in life..help!! |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2014, 12:09 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 551
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| There are pullup bars that fit in doorways. You may want to explore this option. I have seen at Walmart all sorts of workout equipment that you can use at home. Due to the cost of gym memberships, many people like to excercise at home. Do you have one of those running trails nearby that has the work... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: can You throw a ball? |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2014, 12:05 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,175
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| I completely suck at throwing a ball. Catching a ball is just as bad. I have to tell people constantly not to toss things to me such as keys. I was always chosen last for ball games. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: For those who think in pictures. |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2014, 12:00 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,090
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| Yes, all the time. I not only memorize what is in the kitchen, but I memorize grocery stores. I have 4 Walmarts memorized. I hate going to an unfamiliar store because I can't "see" the things I want. I am very distracted by other shoppers because in my visual world they don't belong there. It's sill... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies hate uniforms is that true? |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2014, 11:54 pm
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,919
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| I wore BDUs in the Army for a number of years. I liked them because they were loose and comfortable. I hated the black boots. I especially hated the black berets the Army forced upon us. In summer it was like wearing a wet poodle on your head. I liked that I didn't have to ever decide what to wear. ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Multiple thoughts |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2014, 2:25 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
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I meant to say that I become anxious and upset when my mind is not active and engaged, which is seldom.
I suppose at my age I have become used to the multiple thoughts racing through my mind. + |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: For the last time. Landover Baptist Church IS A PARODY! |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2014, 10:53 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
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| Yes, it is. It's extremely funny. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Multiple thoughts |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2014, 10:51 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
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| Does anyone here entertain several thoughts simultaneously? I have described my mind to others as a 6-burner stove with all the burners engaged. (I refer to NTs as "others") They don't get it. I thought everyone did this until I started asking people about their thought processes. I was stunned. The... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many aspies here want children/family? |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2014, 10:43 pm
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Replies: 61
Views: 8,474
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| I have been married 25 years. Got married when I was 24. I have 4 children ages 23, 22,20, and 17. It wasn't easy at all. My children seemed to tolerate my quirks and my tendency to withdraw when the stimuli was too much for me. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Going to Japan |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2014, 12:40 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,942
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| The Japanese have a word for foreigners: gaijin. I was an exchange student to Japan in 1982. I frequently received comments about my appearance. Why do your eyes look like that? Why is your nose so big? Do you bathe everyday? They always wanted to touch my hair. That really freaked me out. I wouldn'... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Snow and Ice paralyses the Southeastern U. S. |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2014, 12:04 am
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Replies: 12
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| This winter has been brutal here in Hoosierland. I don't wish it upon anyone. We have had polar temperatures, constant snow and ice, and now a propane shortage. Our propane supplier is limiting its customers to only 150 gallons of propane and will only fill a tank when it reaches 15% capacity. India... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: NT things/Social rules you find stupid or rude? |
| Danimal |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2014, 2:36 am
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Replies: 75
Views: 5,499
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| 1. The insistance on eye contact. 2. Using the phrase "just saying". 3. Always assigning ulterior motives to what I say or ask. When I make a statement or ask a question, it's devoid of any motives. 4. The constant use of sarcasm. This is very frustrating. 5. Always touching. I only allow family to ... |
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