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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Got an AuDHD diagnosis |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2025, 7:06 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 367
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| As a 41 year old, I feel more relief and validation than I believe I've ever felt. On this journey, I've come to love the neurodiverse community and as much as I will always advocate for self-diagnosis, having it on paper is admittedly rewarding. I feel less alone in this community and hope to be a ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did your Autism get better with age? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2025, 6:59 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,916
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| Mine became more pronounced with age. And once I was diagnosed officially, I did less masking. |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Diagnostic clarification |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2025, 3:55 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 85
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| Back in 2012, when I was 22 years old, I was assessed by a forensic psychiatrist for a court-ordered mental health assessment. The results were that I had ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and mixed cluster b traits of borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic tra... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hair Empowerment |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2024, 7:54 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,119
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| I grew my hair out into a powerful mane! I grew up forced to cut it, hated the look, hated the barber over sensory and being touched. I control every strand. Just a happy rant |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What's your favorite way to practice piano? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 17 Oct 2024, 1:21 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,370
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Carbonhalo wrote: Sorry... couldn't resist
"Standing up in a hammock"
I don't get it but it's funny  |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Any 70's and 80's music lovers here? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2024, 1:24 am
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Replies: 403
Views: 27,095
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Stimming by masturbating? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2024, 12:54 am
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Replies: 35
Views: 817
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| Stimming is short for "stimulation". Most of us stim because we want to feel sensations. :P It stands to reason that masturbation has a very strong sensation, and it's one of the most intense forms of sensory stimulation we can achieve. You probably discovered the sensory aspect as a chil... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What's your favorite way to practice piano? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2024, 12:44 am
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Replies: 3
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| I keep hearing people say to look at YouTube video. I just found one that's very basic and helpful, but generally the videos are so confusing to watch and try to duplicate. I just end up frustrated. Even vocal videos are, for some reason, disconnected to my actual trying it. I think one one one work... |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Favorite Video Game? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 12 Oct 2024, 1:40 pm
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Replies: 71
Views: 31,732
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Assassin's creed Odyssey & Valhalla
Stardew
Basically any game with customization, collecting wealth, and strengthening weapons.
Love pokemon |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Discourse About Difficult Games Played By Disabled Gamers |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 3:30 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,567
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| Would this involve games of high and quick dexterity? Fighting, driving, and sports games are the most difficult for me. I also have a really hard time with Grand theft Auto |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: What are you playing right now? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 3:24 pm
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Replies: 4,582
Views: 310,187
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| Almost off of my saved date was erased from my PS4 after some malfunction so I'm replaying stardew valley and assassin's creed odyssey |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Imaginary Friends |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 3:21 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,183
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Mikurotoro92 wrote: Hehe...SpongeBob SquarePants  And video game characters too!! !
Stardew valley for me |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Imaginary Friends |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 3:17 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,183
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| Have you seen "IF?" it's an excellent homage to imaginary friends. I've always had them. I made my hands into friends for years. It felt good having them literally by my side 24-7. They fought, made up, even acted while I watched movies. Great lip syncing lol. No I have an imaginary friend... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I become almost non verbal with certain people |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 3:10 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,680
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I can identify. When I worked where I was required to pitch product and give samples...I got absolutely excruciating paralysis. And this was a great job! My vocal skills diminished, I hot very winded, had to stim. And had to take my glasses off.  |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: It sucks to be circumcised |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 14 Aug 2024, 2:56 pm
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Replies: 66
Views: 728
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r00tb33r wrote: The foreskin is removed.
With and without both have advantages and disadvantages.
Personally I think women should prefer cut dicks just simply due to cleanliness.
Me too. |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
| Anakili83 |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2024, 1:14 pm
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Replies: 65,621
Views: 2,548,500
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