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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: pride vs. shame in aspergers |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 26 Apr 2009, 11:13 pm
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I think the idea of it being related to diagnosis is probably part of it. I never knew I was an Aspie until an adult and at a point in my life where I accepted myself for who a I am. Then I found out, and then it was more of an explanation as opposed to a problem. I think I was one of the lucky ones... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: I don't know anyone to invite to my wedding |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 21 Jan 2009, 12:39 am
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I was recently married and we held a simple ceremony on the beach with just my husband and I with the officiant. I thought it was relaxing and refreshing compared to the uncomfortable "stage" weddings can be (I'm divorced and have done the "traditional" wedding with my first marriage, which was an u... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Does anyone else hate talking on the phone? |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 29 Jul 2008, 8:46 pm
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My wife loves the phone though - it's a nuisance for me - since she picks it up always - even when we're busy watching a film. Then have to put out movie on pause for an undetermined time - and I'm expected to sit still and wait - for 5 minutes - or for 105 minutes .... who knows how long the call ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Does anyone else hate talking on the phone? |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 27 Jul 2008, 5:44 pm
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Overall, I despise it. I do better if I am initiating the phone call (I can prepare myself for the communication)-- I even "rehearse" the call sometimes, going over in my head possible responses to what I am saying, reviewing my replies so I feel more comfortable. All of this is draining at times, s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you think your condition is apparent to others? |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 12 May 2008, 8:55 pm
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- wrote: I don't tell people about AS... I don't know how I would say it without making it sound like a cop-out, like I'm trying to say I'm not responsible for my behavior because I may have this minor condition that practically no one has heard of...
Ditto here. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Being female |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 26 Apr 2008, 10:23 pm
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Replies: 18 Views: 3,107
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I know you're not looking for validation, but DANG-- you're speaking truth! =) I'm female as well and agree with most of your points (children, relationships in general, etc). Maybe that's part of being a female Aspie-- I read somewhere that we're "the girls with a boy's brain" if you go with the st... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Does anyone else have trouble answering "what's up?&quo |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 21 Apr 2008, 9:44 pm
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I feel frustrated with idle chatter, too at times-- I often force myself to "be nice" and say something short and reciprocate. I know its the game but it does feel so pointless at times. I have to answer the phone at work at times and callers always want to ask me how I am, when all I want to say is... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is it possible for autism symptoms to get worse as you get o |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 11 Apr 2008, 6:56 pm
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I don't know that my Aspie traits have increased as I've aged-- I do know that I'm more Aspie-ish if I'm stressed. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what are the benefits of being diagnosed AS? |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 10 Apr 2008, 6:34 pm
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Replies: 15 Views: 2,022
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Its also kind of humbling for me, not that I think it's something to be humble about, just that it kind of gives a good perspective on the fact that we all have our limits and can benefit from the unique qualities of others. My friends also think I have a pleasantly offbeat sense of humor. Well put... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Anyone else really guliable? always a victim of april fools? |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 09 Apr 2008, 8:15 pm
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I'm glad I'm not the only one that hates this "holiday". I've gotten better with practical jokes-- I used to take them so personally and I still have to remind myself that it is meant to be "fun" (though it never feels like it though, huh?) =) |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what are the benefits of being diagnosed AS? |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 09 Apr 2008, 8:09 pm
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I , too, am "in the closet" so-to-speak about my Aspie-ness. There have been so many times I've wanted to scream at my bosses that I'm not just "being difficult" that there is a reason I am the way I am. Then I check myself, realize they'd never even know what I'm talking about anyway, claim I didn'... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When you act NT... |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 25 Feb 2008, 3:24 pm
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Replies: 35 Views: 3,412
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Wearing only black if that's your style sounds like a good idea to me. I only wear flat shoes now but it's taken 63 years to snub the fashions. Could it be that accepting oneself will lead to less stress of trying to be NT? I think so-- I feel fortunate that I learned to accept myself BEFORE learni... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When you act NT... |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 23 Feb 2008, 2:53 pm
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I put on a good NT front, too-- its like a second self and I live a dualistic life all at the same time. Don't really do the change clothes thing after work. I've finally decided that I won't buy/wear anything that makes me feel uncomfortable regardless if it is the "NT uniform" (for me, this would ... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: count to a million |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 31 Dec 2007, 1:23 pm
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Replies: 38,538 Views: 1,385,892
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: count to a million |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 9:22 pm
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Replies: 38,538 Views: 1,385,892
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: It's the "Don't Talk at All" thread!! ! |
Tsaryn |
Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 1:26 am
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Replies: 3,278 Views: 191,138
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