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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Do you have friends? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2020, 5:50 am
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Replies: 105
Views: 7,609
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| No, I don't have friends, unless family (parents + sibling) counts as friends. It's ok though. I've never felt lonely. I do sometimes wonder what it's like to have a best friend (outside of the family, that is), but the at the same time I find maintaining a friendship to be very exhausting and confu... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What was your worst meltdown ever? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2020, 7:33 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,523
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| I've had a few, before I actually knew they were meltdowns. Looking back, most of them occurred at work or were work related. Anyway, the worst meltdown I had was the one that made me decide to call in sick in April this year. In fact, I had two in one week, both at work. I've looked back at some no... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you consider your autism a disability? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2020, 6:44 pm
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,126
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| I voted no, but I am kind of stuck between "no" and "some parts of it". I never thought of myself as being disabled, just different. That difference did (and still does) make life quite a challenge. So, in that regard, yes, it can be disabling. It's just, I don't feel disabled. I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have you ever felt suicidal in your life? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2020, 6:20 pm
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Replies: 99
Views: 3,993
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| I have. In fact, I've had a (what I call) slumbering death wish for at least 25 years. I'm 40 years old now. It's like I am not suicidal to the point where I would do something, but I wouldn't mind not waking up in the morning, or being hit by a car, or what have you. More serious suicidal thoughts ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Do you talk to yourself? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 21 Jan 2017, 10:37 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 792
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| Yes, I talk to myself a lot. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should parents fource their children to make eyecontact? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2017, 10:50 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,896
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| I don't know if parents should force their kids to make eye contact. I have been taught to make eye contact. I can remember my mother telling me to look people in the eye when they speak to me or when they greet me. It made me feel uncomfortable, but I sort of learned to do it. Today I still find it... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don't like to appear in photos. What about you? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2017, 9:17 am
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,390
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| I have never enjoyed having my picture taken. It used to be worse though. I guess I can sort of deal with it nowadays. I went through a phase where I thought I looked sort of okay in pictures when I deliberately did not look into the camera. Then someone told me I should practice smiling, and I did.... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Describe your social life. |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2016, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 93
Views: 11,181
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| I have my family, my brother in particular. I have my job, but I can't say I socialize much at work. I'm not good at it, and I don't really feel the need to talk either. I've tried to become friends with people online, because I always thought it'd be nice to talk to people who have the same interes... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Which was better for you, childhood or adolescence? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 05 Jul 2016, 9:41 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 733
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Definitely my childhood. I had a couple of friends, and most of the other children just accepted me for who I was. In general, I think my childhood was very much okay.
Adolescence was a nightmare. School was hell. I was bullied severely from age 12 to 16.
So yeah, childhood was better. For sure. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello! |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 05 Jul 2016, 9:16 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 435
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Redxk wrote: Welcome! Is Dutch your first language? Your English is excellent!
Yes, Dutch is my first language. Thank you.  |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 6:02 pm
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Replies: 65,053
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello! |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 6:00 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 435
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TheAP wrote: Well, I like the Beatles, the Eagles, some Queen, etc.
Cool. I like them a lot as well. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello! |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 5:49 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 435
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TheAP wrote: Cool, I like some classic rock too.
Awesome. 
Which bands do you like? |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 5:44 pm
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Replies: 5,753
Views: 1,169,800
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| There was a time, back when MySpace was huge, when I was obsessed with surveys, questionnaires, or whatever you like to call them. So I can't not fill this out. What is your first name? I prefer not to say my real first name. Age: 36 Location: The Netherlands. Hobbies and Interests: Music, video gam... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello! |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 5:22 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 435
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TheAP wrote: I like to go for walks too. What kind of music do you like?
I like different kinds of music. Classic rock, 80s pop, French chansons, all kinds of things really. The list is endless. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Going to the cinema alone |
| Filippa |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 5:14 pm
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Replies: 80
Views: 3,644
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| Sure, why not? If you really want to see something and you don't have anyone to go with, or no one else is interested, there's nothing wrong with going alone. I have gone to the theatre on my own a few times to watch a play or a concert. It may be a bit uncomfortable before the event or during the i... |
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