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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Help! I desperately need advice from people who understand. |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2015, 11:34 pm
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Replies: 19
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It certainly sounds like you don't understand.
Read 'Loving Someone with Aspergers'. Stop assuming you know how he feels. Aspies are often bad at figuring out how NTs feel, but I think NTs are a lot worse at figuring out how Aspies feel. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: mockery is a neroutiypcal |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2015, 11:29 pm
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Replies: 6
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I find it quite amusing how emotional NTs get at times. Mockery often adds to the entertainment.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Russel Barkley on "prosthetics" in ADHD |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2015, 11:24 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
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| I forgot to mention B12 shots and high-dose supplements helped increase my frustration tolerance. My B12 serum level was barely over 200pmol/L before I started giving myself shots. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Russel Barkley on "prosthetics" in ADHD |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2015, 11:21 pm
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| I've been a fan of Barkley since I first saw his videos a few years ago. Changing my enironment, primarily divorcing my BPD first wife has made a huge difference. I occasionally use methylphenidate for improved focus/motivation, but also find reward substitution helpful. Often leaving things to the ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Smell test for Autism! |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2015, 12:01 am
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Replies: 8
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| Not me; I have heightened sensitivity to smell. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: What the hell is flirting?! |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2015, 11:51 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,376
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are ADHD and Autism related? |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2015, 4:45 pm
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Replies: 8
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you Asexual? |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015, 3:07 pm
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Replies: 102
Views: 4,786
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It depends.
I was always interested in the opposite sex, but never developed an innate interest in sex when I hit puberty.
When my first girlfriend introduced me to sex, I found I enjoyed it. That eventually lead to a conditioned interest in sex. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Low Magnesium = Autism? |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015, 3:01 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,452
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| I was low in B12 and Mg (official blood lab results). After improving my levels I found a significant improvement in my frustration tolerance. I take 1000mg B12 tablets twice a week. I take Mg supplements about once a week and try to eat natural sources like sunflower seeds and shellfish. Some info ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How related are intense, frequent mood swings to ASD? |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2015, 2:53 pm
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Replies: 3
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They're not. See DSM or ICD.
Meltdowns due to being overwhelmed are related to ASD, but in the right environment those don't even happen. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Gluten-free diet |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2015, 12:59 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,183
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| I have suffered from the emotional effects of eating wheat http://articles.mercola.com/sites/artic ... blems.aspx insomnia depression anxiety moodiness bipolar-like mania or euphoria then a crash also some other effects I noticed: heartburn indigestion craving more carbs While I agree gluten tolera... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Should I let her go? What is love, anyway? |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2015, 12:56 pm
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Replies: 8
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| IMHO it's easy to confuse the attachment that comes from caring/wanting to help someone with love. For a healthy loving relationship you need to start with trust, honesty, and mutual respect. Some level of attraction required, but strong attraction can blind you from seeing the things that make for ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Gluten-free diet |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2015, 11:21 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,183
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| Problems digesting gluten would make sense in populations like Inuit and Laplanders where grains are not part of their natural diet. Mutations related to diet can occur in under 1000 years (the C282Y HFE mutation for example). Many human populations have had grain as a material part of their diet fo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone Jewish here? |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2015, 11:15 am
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Replies: 13
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| I'm proud of being Jewish, frankly. We have a great, great history--an epic history, really. So do lots of other ethnic groups. And such are the origins of discrimination. We're all human beings. No tribe, nationality, race, etc. is more deserving of pride than any other. I'll add to that my observ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone Jewish here? |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2015, 11:11 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
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| I think this should go in Politics, Philosophy, and Religion |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do some of us have friends and the rest of us don't? |
| ralphd |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2015, 1:39 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 2,496
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| Did I ask for your opinion on the matter? No. I have no use for friends, so I don't see the benefit. Unless you've walked a day in my shoes and seen my past, don't tell me it's "sad" not to want any. Well, I think we all can tell *why* you don't have any friends... Even among NT's, I don'... |
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