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14 Oct 2007, 3:32 pm

MysteryFan3 wrote:
It has to do with the way neurons are connected in the brain. It may also be related to the structure of the myelin sheath covering the nerves. These can't be undone by changing habits, but you can develop coping habits and skills to make getting along with other people easier. Go for it.


Interesting that you mention the myelin sheath which is the microcosmic equivalent of the aura of the larger bodies, albeit more dense. I think trauma causes holes in the aura - vulnerabilities to attack (guard let down) - as is probably the case in the myelin sheath surrounding the nerve which in a state of disorder would attack the Self as in immun deficiency and mental disease.


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14 Oct 2007, 3:34 pm

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I wouldn't consider Aspie-traits something that need be corrected. Only correction necessary is any negativity we hold onto about them. You can let go of negativity with a simple decision to do so. And, provided that I'm not harming anyone (including myself), then my quirks are simply that - harmless, quite possibly even useful, variances in the way I approach / solve problems to the majority. Besides, I don't think that we have mental difficulty, for the most part. Its primarily emotional difficulties that cause us discomfort.



Very much so agreed.


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