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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: can it be a solution ?have you ever think in it ?ASPIES ONLY |
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Posted: 23 Jan 2008, 4:08 pm
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Replies: 26
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| Been there spent time in the psych ward being treated for Major Depression. Boy am I ever glad that I got the treatment and learned coping skills to deal with it. Don't get me wrong, that time in the ward and the months afterwards were not pleasant, but the after effects are sure nice. I learned how... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: does anyone else like monasteries? |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2008, 10:47 pm
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Replies: 18
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| Never really thought about it. The only monastery I have ever been to is Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama. It is the home of Ava Maria Grotto, a beautiful series of sculptures by a Benedictine Monk. If you are ever in Alabama, go by and see it. It is incredible what he did with cast offs and ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Questions about HFA/Asperger's |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2008, 10:42 pm
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Replies: 9
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| I can work in groups also, although I do get frustrated with people because they want to talk problems to death rather than go ahead and solving them. I usually get along with other geeks better than when I have to do group problems with others. I sometimes zone out and think about other things when... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Avatars That are the REAL YOU |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2008, 4:04 pm
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Replies: 83
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| First off I like mine, because it shows how people and especially politicians try to use fear and panic to get what they want. Secondly it is just dang funny, because I just don't think that way. I have to analyze things and then logically come to a conclusion, especially on something like Global Cl... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Meds Drive Autistic Boy Over the Edge into Insanity |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2008, 9:50 pm
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Replies: 50
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| This might not help right now, but is there a subject at school that he just loves? If so, scheduling it in early might be the answer, because I know when I had a class I really looked forward to, I was usually easier to get up in the morning. I have always had problems getting up in the morning. It... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Paying to obey |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2008, 9:28 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
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| I have never had a problem with asking my Doc about a course of action or asking a professor a question that is related to a class. I also don't understand the reasoning that a lot of people have with not asking questions and just taking it at face value. Heck, if I did not question my doctor, I wou... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Possibility of having AS. How to proceed? |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2008, 9:02 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Hiya driesel and welcome here. I am like some of the others, I found out about my AS when I was 39. Having an official diagnosis does not necessarily help you if you are on the upper end of the spectrum. I have AS, and either through learning of coping skills, especially social skills, or the fact t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What would you do with $10 million ? |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2008, 8:36 pm
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Replies: 76
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| Retire and invest the money. Assuming that I can keep say 6,000,000 after paying off the IRS, I can invest that at a modest 5% (current rate for 1 year Certificate of Deposit) and make about 300k a year initially. Take part of that, say 20% and turn it back into investments to out run inflation, and... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: BOOZE - The CURE for Asperger's? |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2008, 7:59 pm
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Replies: 32
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| While there is nothing wrong with a lovely adult beverage every once and a while, using it as a cure for anything is not a good idea. My rule of thumb is, if I really feel like I need a drink, then I don't have one. Yeah, I like the feeling that being a little drunk can bring, but it is not the real... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Misreading people who appear as 'friends' |
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Posted: 08 Jan 2008, 5:28 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Time helps with the true friend category. The longer a person puts up with me and puts up with my special characteristcs, the more that person is cemented as a true friend. I have one friend that goes back 31 years now. He has been my friend all these years and even when I am at my worst, he never t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Real life Heroes |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2008, 9:46 pm
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Replies: 18
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| My Uncle Woodrow. The damage he took in Korea and the way he fought to stay alive for the next 50 years after the doctors gave up on him is an inspiration. He never gave up and outlived the doctors that told him he would die within the next year. My Step Grandfather. He worked hard all his life both... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Misreading people who appear as 'friends' |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2008, 9:22 pm
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| I divide my friends into "work friends" (colleagues), acquaintances and true friends. I feel most people fit into categories 1 & 2 and have very few in category 3. I am not hurt when those in 1 & 2 no longer talk with me anymore, because I really don't expect that from them. It took me a few... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Just need to get it off of my chest |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2008, 9:11 pm
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| It looks a little like WoW and game addiction is part of the problem, so you really will need to get firm about it. Is their any record of how much time she is online, and how much do you see her playing it? The unchanged diaper isn't a good sign, it's more like an red flag, in my oppinion. One thi... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Depression's allure |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2008, 8:49 pm
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Replies: 15
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| After my little stint in the ward for a bout of Major Depression, I got a therapist who was really able to help me. He described my depression as being a result of tunnel vision, in that the reason I had such bad depression was that I was only looking at the bad things that were going on in front of... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Get on disability! |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2008, 8:10 pm
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Replies: 28
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| Why??? So I can take a pay cut??? No thanks, I have worked hard to get where I am and I really do not want to take a step backwards. Disability has its place and it is a great thing that for those that truly need it, but I am not one of those. I can function in society despite my AS. I have a good w... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Which size do you prefer |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2008, 7:48 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 669
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Full figured to BBW. Those little scrawny things break too easily  :wink:
My wife is in that category, but here lately she thinks that she is a SSBBW. |
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