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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weighted Blankets-- anyone tried? |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2019, 12:40 am
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Replies: 81
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| A couple of weekends ago I bought a 20 lb blanket (Gravity). So far I love it! I'm falling asleep faster, sleeping more deeply (more vivid dreams) and waking up less groggy. I’m wondering how warm it is. I get pretty hot at night and tend to throw off the blankets, otherwise I end up sweating. Bein... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Workplace for autistics only |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2019, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 12
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| I thought this was interesting: Peter, Evan and Brian work at a small technology firm based by the beach in Santa Monica, testing software and fixing bugs. On first inspection it seems like any other Los Angeles-based company, with tasteful art on the white walls and calm-inducing diffusers dotted a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weighted Blankets-- anyone tried? |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2018, 5:44 pm
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Thanks. I’ll check those out.
I sleep with two folded towels on my head. In the past, I’ve slept with a heavy blanket that let me feel very secure.
Anyone have any long term experience with weighted blankets in terms of longevity? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weighted Blankets-- anyone tried? |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2018, 8:32 pm
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Replies: 81
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| Hi, I really want a weighted blanket. I’m looking for recommendations for longevity. Even if a given blanket gets 4.5 (out of 5) reviews, the 1-2 reviews says it rips/falls apart and filling leaks everywhere. Anyone have any long term experience with these who can recommend a reasonably priced, qual... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Do you ever get referred to as a wimp, coward, wuss |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 25 Aug 2018, 8:39 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Yes. A former coworker constantly bullied and harassed me. In addition, he bad mouthed me to coworkers. I asked him to stop and he said f*ck you. I asked the manager to help and he said f*ck him, he a p*ssy. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Past my breaking point - Sick of this planet |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 13 Aug 2018, 8:35 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 375
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In the meantime, get yourself on the waiting list to be assessed.
Time passes whether we like it or not and that appointment will never arrive unless you get on the wait list. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is there a way that aspies can learn to lower their voices? |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018, 8:25 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Might wanna get your hearing checked. In my experience the folks who TALK THE LOUDEST are often the same folks who ask others in the room (whom I had no trouble understanding the first time myself) to repeat what they said. That could be auditory processing disorder with people like us. I often fin... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Shocked when people get what they deserve |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 31 Jul 2018, 8:07 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 847
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I’m not shocked when people who have wronged me get what they deserved.
If anything, it reinforces my belief in a higher power. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Neighbors complaign about therapy ducks |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2018, 12:43 pm
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Replies: 8
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| We have chickens. 13 of them. They are not comfort animals, but they might as well be. They help all of us to be relaxed and comfortable. They certainly are stress relievers. We have an 8 x 8 foot coop and an 8 x 24 foot fenced in run. All hens since roosters are not allowed. We do let the girls out... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: disclosure |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2018, 4:49 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 279
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It depends on what they need to know.
If they don’t need the diagnosis then tell them what they need to know.
I tell coworkers that I have difficulty reading people. I ask them to be specific, using only words to get their point across.
Just a suggestion. |
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Topic: Log in redirect |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2018, 6:40 pm
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Replies: 4
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Spectral Aurtist wrote: Some of this stuff seems kinda like the forum is compromised doesn't it?
Yup. I reported this months ago and nothing is being done to fix it. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Saying and doing what you think |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 9:16 am
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Replies: 3
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Saying and doing what you think |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2018, 8:30 pm
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Replies: 3
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Pretty sure that’s me.
I’m offend horrified at some stuff I’ve said and done. As much as I’ve recognized it, I can’t seem to change. In the moment, I’m unable to see how my words and actions will be seen by others. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Ordering wrong food at a restaurant |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2018, 6:30 pm
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Replies: 19
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Yes, I’m a fairly picky eater and I often don’t enjoy my selection to the point of being unable to stomach it.
I’m not sure how it is in the UK, but here in the US, most restaurants will usually let you trade it in for something else if you really don’t like your food. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sad on birthdays |
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Posted: 20 Jun 2018, 4:55 pm
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Replies: 17
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I’m always a little sad or depressed on my birthday.
I attribute that to high expectations. I’m usually hoping that someone (my wife) will go all out to make me feel special.
She tries, I feel, but it often doesn’t work. It is not really the fault of my spouse, as the fault lies with me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you have friends? |
| Wolfboy99 |
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Posted: 14 Jun 2018, 4:45 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,286
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| I have one friend who I made through my wife. We go rock climbing and shooting a handful of times per year. Those are fun activities that require him, but since my wife had a fallout (both NT) with his wife, we don’t hang out together outside those activities. Speaking of which, many of my friends I... |
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