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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeing numbers as having characteristics |
| SMARTIE |
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Posted: 04 May 2009, 3:38 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,348
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| I have often seen numbers as colours and textures too and was always fascinated by them as a child. I particularly loved car numberplates and could (and still can) remember all the numberplates of the family cars we had when I was at home. I only have to see a numberplate once to remember it even to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "I want to be alone" |
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Posted: 04 May 2009, 10:27 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
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| Every time I try to explain it she will be like 'well how are you going to be in a job?' As if that has anything to do with anything. I need to word it properly: "I am not like you. I prefer to be on my own. This doesn't mean I dislike you but it's how I cope with stressful situations." So much eas... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone really like to please others? |
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Posted: 04 May 2009, 10:09 am
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,149
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| I am another who likes to please or help people whenever I can. I think its also an aspie thing of wanting to connect to people and having a strong sense of justice. I am also learning to try and save some energy for myself and to try and please myself more rather than putting myself out or keeping ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I know I will be seen as unpopular here for saying this... |
| SMARTIE |
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Posted: 04 May 2009, 10:04 am
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Replies: 87
Views: 12,906
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| Hmmm sounds interesting. If thats what you want to do, then great just proceed with caution and make sure you get all the facts before submitting to treatment as there could be some nasty unwanted side effects. Good Luck tho and keep us updated on your progress. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why is the aspie stereotype ugly? |
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Posted: 04 May 2009, 10:01 am
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Replies: 93
Views: 17,805
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| I must admit I have not heard of the ugly-aspie stereotype either. As said in posts above, aspies look pretty much like NT's and vice versa. There is no physical trait that makes us stand out. I have not always been fashionable, in fact i was teased at school about my dress sense, but these days I h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: You say handflapping, I say feetflapping. |
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Posted: 04 May 2009, 9:53 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
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| I am terrible with feet flapping. I do it all the time, i will often shake my leg, tap my foot on the floor, tap it against my other foot, and rub my foot onto a cold surface or table leg. I do this at work when in meetings, because as said in other posts in this thread I guess it is less noticeable... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: pride vs. shame in aspergers |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2009, 7:57 am
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,703
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| Ive always been different so was happy to finally have a name for being so different when I was diagnosed. Everything finally started to make sense! :D I wouldnt say that I have ever been ashamed of my aspergers, it can certainly frustrate me at times, but then I guess life in general can do that. I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Your Home |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2009, 7:32 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,089
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| I often go through phases with being good and then bad or demotivated with house work. Generally my house is clean and tidy and my mum will often help out or suggest that I need to do certain things such as cleaning the fridge or bathroom. I have learnt over the years to look after myself with help ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can't talk on the phone? |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2009, 1:46 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,628
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I am not keen on talking on the phone, but have learned to do it well enough for work purposes. I would much rather chat to someone on msn or via text  I also hate answering machines as i never know what to say after the beep, that I get flustered and then hang up without having said anything.. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: lets see your score |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 9:47 am
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Replies: 86
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I scored 50 
I am diagnosed tho. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Friends Treating You Like A Younger Sibling |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 9:38 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,414
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| Yes - my friends do this all the time. Which I guess has its good and bad points, as I often need pointing in the right direction, but it can be frustrating for me at times too. When I lived at home, it was also often assumed by visitors that my sister was the eldest much to her disgust! (she is 18 ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I was diagnosed yesterday... |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 9:34 am
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Replies: 16
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| Am very pleased you have gotten a diagnosis and can now try and learn a bit more about Aspergers and the Aspie community in general. :D A diagnosis was also very important to me, as it meant I finally not only had an official word for the way in which I saw the world as I was aware it was much diffe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Snow Cake to be show on BBC television next Saturday night |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2009, 10:51 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
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| As I am in the UK I will settle down on the sofa with a cup of tea to watch this film tommorrow night |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are you doing right now? |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2009, 10:45 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,844
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| Am currently taking a late lunch break at work from finishing off my part of the management monthly report. Its nearly 4pm in the afternoon here, so by 6pm I should be going home for the weekend |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Worst experience you've had due to your aspieness? |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2009, 10:43 am
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Replies: 47
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Greentea wrote: SMARTIE wrote: I need someone to just be there for me and not expect too much in return( Don't we all, dear 
Its nice to know its not just me who thinks like that.
Im guessing even NT's may think the same from time to time |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Coming out of the closet |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2009, 10:38 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,113
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| I was nervous about telling my family and friends when I was diagnosed with AS. It was a relief when most of my closest friends just said that it made sense and that I was still me. Our relationships have not changed, infact I think they just look out for me more these days & can be protective o... |
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