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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your mbti type? |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 19 Jul 2022, 10:44 am
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Replies: 103
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| [quote="Erewhon"]The image below ends with the words ? "Don't be like INTP" These words may sound negative to the INTP to the neurotypic masses. To the INTP itself it sounds positive, at least let me speak for myself, to me it sounds very positive. I myself would like to change t... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Difficulty in socializing I've been struggling with social |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2022, 9:37 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Also, what resources (books, research, blogs) helped you and why? Years ago I read some helpful stuff on the topic of "active listening." I don't remember the exact sources I used back then, but, a couple of years ago, I put together this list of links to tutorials on active listening . I... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Difficulty in socializing I've been struggling with social |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2022, 9:35 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Its hard to improve, but ive found experience to be the only thing. I tried watching videos on youtube and reading articles but I would not find the videos helpful and tried to implement what I learnt from articles in the wrong way. So just trial and error is the only thing. But, you need to be the... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Difficulty in socializing I've been struggling with social |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2022, 5:20 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Loads, I think I automatically made those noises or affirmations when I was listening. I think I overdid it then scaled them back. I've learnt so many things to help that I cant keep track of them all. I can relate to what you're saying. I can definitely see myself going to the other extant and ove... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Difficulty in socializing I've been struggling with social |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2022, 4:05 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 989
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| I've been struggling with socializing. I find myself not understanding what is required of by my social partner. Sometimes I can come off as aloof or disinterested, but it's because I am still trying to assess the request made of me. For example, a friend of mine was telling me a charged story, and ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: removing fixation |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2022, 8:29 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 816
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Can you pinpoint why you have that fixation? Is there a demand that needs addressing(hungry, tired, frustrated, bored, excited)? Or is it a sensory issue?
*Another note is this fixation OCD related? If it is, then perhaps OCD methods of relief can be applied to the response situation. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I started OCD therapy- need to vent |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2022, 9:18 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 367
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| "She probably sees autism as a negative thing and thinks she's helping you by questioning the diagnosis. If you think you can get through to her and it's worth the effort in changing her mind, then staying might be good. Otherwise, who knows--she may do more damage. But that's for you to say. ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I started OCD therapy- need to vent |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2022, 11:12 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 367
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| I started therapy with an ERP specialist. The woman knows her field but knows little to nothing about autism. I disclosed having autism, and on every occasion, she passively questioned my diagnosis. I told my hubby, whose NT that I wanted to fire her, and he explains that even if I am correct that b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Explain America's autism support & Why doesn't it exist? |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2021, 4:47 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 971
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| I've been thinking about this for some time; America's autism research, support, and professionals are behind other western countries. Why is this? I have some theories examples. (1.) American insurance, function, and legalities. The medical model searches for pathologies. Thus the provider must dia... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Broke down crying while working out at the gym |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 28 May 2021, 1:53 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 474
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| Emotions don't have boundaries. They just happen. Aspies are good at compartmentalizing. We shoot down our internal experiences because it's easier to cope with life that way. However, emotions are strange sometimes. I think many mentioned in this thread that exercise can cause feelings to surface. ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Tired of being misunderstood therapy session- need to vent |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 28 May 2021, 1:05 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 301
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| I am so tired of being misunderstood. Growing up, I felt that people misread my actions. Therefore, they'd respond to me inaccurately to what I said. Sometimes this could have poor consequences. My facial expression didn't match my claim, so some people assumed I was lying. A friend shared something... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Information from those who received OCD treatment |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2021, 11:39 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
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| Hi Noca, I've heard that ERP is different than other types of treatments. I find that this type of therapy can be somewhat helpful with facing fears. (This is also what I want to try) I was able to nearly completely break my checking compulsions and as for handwashing/germaphobia, well it's a daily ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Information from those who received OCD treatment |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2021, 11:32 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
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| Hey Raven, I appreciate you sharing your experience of going in for OCD therapy. I especially found it helpful when you explained your social interaction and the process leading to the actual appointments. I could see myself dealing with similar predicaments and having difficulties entering the buil... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Information from those who received OCD treatment |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2021, 6:19 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
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| One thing which has helped me is something I borrowed from zen meditation and whole the zen approach: If I can let myself wind and meander to a place where it’s okay to do a health precaution and also okay not to do it, that’s actually a pretty good place to be. :D Interesting...Finding away to be ... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Information from those who received OCD treatment |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2021, 1:41 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
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| I'm considering getting OCD treatment. I am going to a support group facilitated by a professional. However, I'd like to hear about other individual experiences in getting help. What type of treatment did you get? How was it conducted, and how did you feel afterward? Do you think AS made it challeng... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is Autism Confidence? |
| Lizbeth Ann |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021, 3:15 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
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What does autism confidence look like?
No right or wrong answer. I'm just curious. |
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