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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is someone with their own business better than me ? |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2020, 10:40 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 837
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No they're not better than you, they have just found what they want to do
Try aiming for something that you will enjoy, and the rest will follow
Trick is just don't give up. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism in Adults (Not Aspergers) |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 12:54 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 621
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| If this is through the NHS you're in for a fun time. I had to go private otherwise I was gonna be on a waiting list for over a year. And if you even live anywhere close to the north they tell you your appointment is in Sheffield of all places because that's the NHS main hub for autism. It's about a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism in Adults (Not Aspergers) |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 12:51 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 621
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B.Sisko wrote: Have you searched online for an autism service in your area ?
I have messaged a few counselling services, but I am waiting to find out if they have Autism specialists or not |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism in Adults (Not Aspergers) |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 12:44 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 621
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| Do you have any areas in particular that you want more information on? Or any questions you would like answers to? I think my diagnosis of Schizophrenia and Autism is a bit of a long shot. I don't trust either diagnosis to be honest. This is what needs unpicking, but in the UK where I live the NHS ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism in Adults (Not Aspergers) |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 13 Sep 2020, 12:42 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 621
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| My post-diagnostic support was the specialist not bothering to dial in on my pdoc appointment as promised, being told to pay for a self-help book and being asked to engage a charity for adults with Autism that has a waiting list so long, they won’t even put me on it. Now I don't see the point of thi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone feel left behind? |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2020, 9:55 am
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,778
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| I can really relate to this. My other diagnosis is Schizophrenia, and that you definitely do not tell people who don't know you well enough. I got diagnosed with ASD in May, and there has been nothing done to help with supports. Getting to 33 and then being diagnosed is a hard pill to swallow, as al... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do we dress differently to others ? |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 16 Aug 2020, 9:51 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,846
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| I wear Tommy Hilfiger t-shirts most days. I don't like things with big logos. Their sizing works for me so I can order online when they have 50% off sales. The material of their t-shirts is also good quality and they last longer than cheaper t-shirts from the supermarket. Trousers I usually wear swe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what would my autism look like in the old classification |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2020, 7:36 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,162
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| What I don't understand is that people online seem to relate Level 1 Autism to be the equivalent of having Aspergers, but I was told different by this professional. I am kinda finding this all hard to navigate, as if it was something worth worrying about then why Level 1. Just seems like a nothing l... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what would my autism look like in the old classification |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2020, 6:09 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,162
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| The key was functionality. If your autism behaviors only mildly affect your function, it was Aspergers. If they significantly impact your function, it was Autism. I was confused by my diagnosis as I was told I had ASD Level 1, but the assessor said that it wasn't Aspergers. I don't know how to make... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Burnout and Weight |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2020, 5:43 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 639
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I can relate to you totally.
I lost my job in March to Autistic Burnout, and I am still struggling to get out of it.
It's really annoying me that I have so much support from people right now, but I feel that it really is just not helpful. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your mbti type? |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2020, 4:49 am
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Replies: 103
Views: 24,832
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The INTJ is roughly represented by 2% of the general population.
Highly skewed for ASD based on this |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone feel like they've run out of things to do |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2020, 4:45 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 879
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| I.e. you've lost all er, interest in your special interests, and you have neither the money nor the willpower to pick up new ones. And so you're just going on day by day like a robot. I feel this day to day thing. I hate it so much. I used to have many special interests, but now I just have obsessi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: High and low iq's? |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2020, 4:38 am
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,329
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I am terrible at these tests.
Years ago I did one that said I had an IQ of about 125
Recently I took one that said my IQ was 80
Not sure if my mind is in decline.
I also have Schizophrenia, so that might be contributing to these lower scores. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to I stop my parents teasing me for having ASD |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2020, 10:24 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 720
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| Can "the psychologist" contact your parents, and impress on them that teasing, while instinctive, is only effective for minor adjustments? I like to keep my parents separate to the therapy, as I talk to this person about a lot of stuff that I have internalised. Kinda sucks that she has fo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to I stop my parents teasing me for having ASD |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2020, 10:22 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 720
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firemonkey wrote: Hi Fadetoblack ,it's good to see you here.
Good to see you too Firemonkey |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to I stop my parents teasing me for having ASD |
| FadetoBlack |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2020, 10:21 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 720
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| I'm sorry your parents have taken this tack in responding to your diagnosis. Do you live with your parents?. I have lived independently for 4 years now. It would have been nice to continue living with just my mother, but my step dad is the main instigator. How come I get told I am Autistic yet he c... |
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