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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I feel lost |
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015, 3:16 pm
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| I think your best bet is to see your doctor and ask to be referred onto a specialist. This is what I did, I was referred to a new psychiatrist and assessed. I think the process differs wherever you are, but usually I think your first step would be to see your doctor and explain this to them so they ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are benzo's an Aspie's wonder drug? |
| MoonAndStars |
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015, 2:58 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,155
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| I used to take Diazepam. I took it initially because I couldn't cope with losing someone I was close to, and my anxiety shot through the roof. But my anxiety never really went away, and I stayed on them (anything up to about 10mg a day) for four years. They helped at first. But the for the last year... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Relocating |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2015, 2:36 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 484
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| I lose myself with my family too, don't worry! I don't know if it's always been expensive to rent here, but it certainly is now. It does seem to have shot through the roof in recent years. Unless you're in social housing (which is rarely offered unless you're facing homelessness), it's extremely tou... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Article: 5 things Aspies Wish People Understood |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2015, 1:51 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 866
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| I feel you really hit the nail on the head, thank you <3 |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Relocating |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2015, 12:23 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Thank you for your replies :) Regarding the children - the only thing I worry about for them, is the same thing for myself. They're close to my mum and always look forward to seeing her. With the slight exception of my eldest, who also has an ASD and at times he finds her stressful because if they'r... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Relocating |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2015, 8:26 am
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Replies: 7
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| Sorry to use the word 'normal', I don't know how to put that |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Relocating |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2015, 8:22 am
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Replies: 7
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| I apologise if this is in the wrong part of the forum but I wasn't sure where else to post. My husband and I have been thinking about relocating. I haven't been happy living in this area for quite a long time now (about the last twelve years) and after visiting my dad, who is just over 200 miles awa... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel sorry for objects? |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2015, 8:05 am
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Replies: 92
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| I felt terribly sorry for my old phone when I upgraded the first time. I haven't felt sorry for the other one because I gave it to my mum and knew she'd look after it. But my original phone no one wanted because it was rubbish. Which was true, but I still felt sad for it. Like I was hurting its feel... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: I don't have feelings for my girlfriend anymore |
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Posted: 19 Jul 2015, 2:50 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 152
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| Why do you even need to have "feelings"? The whole notion of feelings/romantic love is a fictional myth. It originated based on the writings in the New Testament, then was propagated by the Western media. Sadly, too many people buy into it and set themselves up for trouble. Ask yourself t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How is your appetite? |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 1:33 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,585
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| I often just don't get hungry. Eating is like a chore. My body doesn't tell me to eat regularly like other people's. Sometimes I eat my first meal of the day at night. Is this normal? Do a lot of people with AS have this issue? I'm the same. Sometimes I can't be bothered, or I'm just not hungry, I ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Question about talking to yourself |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 1:23 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 859
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| I do this! Although I do sometimes do it in public (it's not something I think about, it just happens), I prefer to do it alone. I talk to myself at every given opportunity. I always have done. I have entire conversations with myself as if there's someone else in the room with me, I have arguments w... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Colouring in |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 1:12 pm
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Replies: 2
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| Anyone else absolutely love colouring in? I've always loved art, particularly drawing. Last year I fancied colouring in for some reason and found colouring in books for grown ups! I didn't know they existed and Googled out of curiosity. I found The Secret Garden and bought it, it's absolutely lovely... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: ASD assessment |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 12:56 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Started therapy after my husband died and I struggled to keep the house running. I never realized how much he did to keep me on track. My therapist suspected Aspergers and referred me to a psychologist. The psychologist is convinced that I have Aspergers but said she wouldn't diagnose me without te... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is it true Aspergers cannot lie? |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 3:32 am
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,520
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| We can lie, yes, but it's usually not the first solution we think of like it is with NTs. Yes, this for me. I can lie, but I don't automatically think of lying if faced with an awkward situation. I'm more inclined to sit and think for ages how to be truthful without embarrassing myself, in the case... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I'm very new, and looking to relate/cope (not diagnosed) |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 3:22 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 933
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| Welcome to WP :) I haven't read the whole thread, but based on your initial post, I'd say AS sounds like a reasonable explanation for your difficulties. Interestingly, one of the most prominent things that stood out to me which suggested AS was your comment that your favourite letter is G. This is ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: I'm very new, and looking to relate/cope (not diagnosed) |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2015, 1:31 pm
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Replies: 23
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| Welcome to WP :) I haven't read the whole thread, but based on your initial post, I'd say AS sounds like a reasonable explanation for your difficulties. Interestingly, one of the most prominent things that stood out to me which suggested AS was your comment that your favourite letter is G. This is ... |
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