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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Speech difficulties |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 26 Mar 2023, 12:58 am
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i think anxiety is making me grind my teeth and jaw when i don't realize it. some of you suggested a special. and i'm set to see one soon so thanks! so im wondering if anybody has trouble with how it actually "feels to talk". my suspicion is that i naturally speak very monotone and colorle... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post something that made you happy today. |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 25 Mar 2023, 10:45 pm
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Replies: 31,351 Views: 1,169,707
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my shift ended and i got away from a crowd of intrusive, sloppy, annoying customers. I'm finding another job hehe |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Autism + ADHD vs. autism only at work |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 24 Mar 2023, 12:35 am
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Replies: 5 Views: 819
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still being in the discovery/evaluation phase of both aspergers and adhd, I can say any job, except for music, started out exciting but slowly became over stimulating, and then became unbearable. My longest position in retail was just over 2 years and in the last year i was crying while going to wor... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is autism like? |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 24 Mar 2023, 12:27 am
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Replies: 64 Views: 3,905
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Until i learned radical acceptance, i was very depressed. the neurodiverse community has made me feel like part of something really cool |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers & Routines |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 24 Mar 2023, 12:08 am
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Replies: 23 Views: 1,829
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I think many aspies, like myself, grew up in homes where our own routine wasn't tolerated. what i did have was a tendency to escape into my room or (the other room) and stim like no tomorrow. and when i was interrupted, it was like taking ice cream away. I had to switch to the "normal kid" |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people too often think that we would be good at...? |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 11:55 pm
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Replies: 16 Views: 1,353
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i find that, often times, people try to live their dreams through someone else. as for as asd, my folks lack insight and refuse to acknowledge me being on the spectrum, but they see fit to claim i should be making a ton of money playing piano (i'm a songwriter). people like to "move the goalpos... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Certain people that make you just feel good! |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 11:51 pm
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Replies: 2 Views: 263
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Where I volunteer (large second hand shop), there are a few people there who I'm always very happy to see. I smile just thinking about them. Recently I broke my arm and haven't been able to volunteer there and I really miss it. hope you feel better soon. yeah! i was sick and just missed being aroun... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post a blatant lie |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 9:49 pm
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Replies: 18,576 Views: 603,744
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pokemon are real and i have a shiny living in my house! |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post a blatant lie |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 9:48 pm
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Replies: 18,576 Views: 603,744
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In one word, how do you feel right now? |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 9:46 pm
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Replies: 24,440 Views: 717,277
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: A-Z of Boys Names |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 9:45 pm
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Replies: 10,831 Views: 204,518
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Certain people that make you just feel good! |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 23 Mar 2023, 9:41 pm
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Replies: 2 Views: 263
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I have few co-workers that have become more like friends. when i'm just around them and see them, something in me just feels happy. it's like i'm at disneyland. that sounds so cheesy but it's true. i feel this comforting, amazed feeling just seeing them. it's definitely one-sided as far as i can dis... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Art Collection |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 18 Mar 2023, 10:30 pm
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I posted this is women's only by mistake sorry hehe. so here it is again i'm a polymer clay and mixed media artist. growing up i always loved teeny tiny replicas of big things like food, buildings, people, etc... I'd have them all organized and in their designated categories. so ya don't mind the in... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Art and Craft collections? |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 7:25 pm
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Replies: 5 Views: 381
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i'm a polymer clay and mixed media artist. growing up i always loved teeny tiny replicas of big things like food, buildings, people, etc... I'd have them all organized and in their designated categories. so ya don't mind the info dump, i'll share my very beloved art supply and craft collection paint... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: finally getting evaluation next month |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 17 Mar 2023, 6:25 pm
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Replies: 14 Views: 561
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Some weeks ago I went for the first appointment with a psychiatrist, I had filled in a series of questionares beforehand. I was asked a large number of questions some of which were about topics which I do not feel comfortable talking about with most people. This was my first ever contact with a psy... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Favorite Food Stims (texture, taste, smell) |
BreathlessJade |
Posted: 16 Mar 2023, 12:04 pm
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Replies: 4 Views: 341
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