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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie be sporty? |
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Posted: 02 May 2011, 6:52 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
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| Growing up, I never adjusted to group activities or sports, and it's mainly because I didn't want anyone to have to depend on me (and I hated the interaction). My brother and I had a lot of energy, but we never got the concept "you need to meet with your soccar team on tuesdays at 10am at this park.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What do you think about telling others you're an aspie? |
| Mmmph |
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Posted: 02 May 2011, 6:45 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,548
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| I usually don't bring it up, although my family knows (and that's okay). I just don't talk about it a lot because it means telling everyone the same story over and over, and I get the pity thing from the misinformed ones. Oooh, I told a coworker once when she asked me. I honestly answered that I hav... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does every aspie look younger? |
| Mmmph |
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Posted: 02 May 2011, 6:38 am
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Replies: 122
Views: 21,380
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| I just turned 25, but I look like I'm 16 (minus the baby fat I had back then). High school boys still bug me when I'm out and about. I tell myself that I can't be the only one who wears makeup to make themself look older. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is "Aspie" or "Autie" offensive |
| Mmmph |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2010, 1:18 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,083
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| I personally don't care if people use those terms, since shortening a work doesn't sound demeaning to me. It does however annoy me when someone who doesn't have the condition raises a stink about it. Them: "You're trying to turn it cute and trendy." My attitude about it: "Shut up." |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: kilts, skirts, sarongs...for men! |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2009, 9:52 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,550
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| I have a good friend who is a proud owner of utili kilts (he matches them with a leather jacket and scuffed combat boots). He maybe wears jeans a month out of the year. He also likes to screw with us. He has climbed a tree and yelled, "Hey, look up here!" He has done a hand stand outside a bar. He h... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Anime Conventions and young women |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2009, 9:42 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,636
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Anime conventions are good fun! I've only been to the small one in Iowa, but I'd like to make it to acen sometime.
I, too, noticed that most of the attendants are women (I'm 23). I really don't know why, either :) I usually see them in groups instead of alone, like some of the guys who go. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Aspies like different music? |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2009, 8:58 pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,129
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| I really lean more towards electronic (EBM, industrial, agrotech...). I also enjoy some classical (I can't really do Mozart, though). Music that has a steady beat, a tune that stands out, or amazing vocals are what are mostly on my mp3 player :) Bands I love: Combichrist Covenant Curve Decoded Feedb... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: When do you get your PMS symptoms? |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2009, 12:16 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 32,748
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| My symptoms start about two weeks in advance when the zits decide to start, too. :/ Horrible. My mood swings really weird out my boyfriend. I don't get angry, but back and forth happy sad happy sad. I think it's funny that he things it's a bad thing for himself, that he has to put up with these mood... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Any exfoliating washes that are good for sensitive skin? |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2009, 12:11 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
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That, and those plastic poufs harbor bacteria :/
I just use a gentle antibacterial bristled brush to scrub my face with, and it really helps!
For a moisturizer, I would try something oil-free. DDF has a good oil-free dew. It doesn't feel greasy and absorbs really fast. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sensory Overload |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2009, 11:51 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,669
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| I can only remember one time I mentally shut down from a sensory overload. Things that usually bug me are related to sounds that make me uncomfortable, or sounds that trigger anger/sadness. Normally, such sounds make me cry. When I was in high school, the fan in my bathroom suddenly broke and made l... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you do small talk well? |
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Posted: 20 Nov 2009, 11:42 am
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,928
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| I can do really basic small talk, since I have to at work. And I'll generally add things in to manipulate it into a topic that I'm familliar with. Catching up with friends is something that I'm uncomfortable and awkward with. I have lost quite a few friends because of this (seeing classmates from hi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Eye Contact getting a bit better |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2009, 3:06 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
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| I've been working on my eye contact, too (I was really bad about it growing up) ! I've been training myself. The best time is at work, so I can try it on various people. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do you care for your skin? |
| Mmmph |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 2:19 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,095
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| Some people are allergic to salycilic acid (god I can't spell it!), which is an active ingredient in many oily/acne cleansers. It makes some people break out even more, especially if you have reeeally sensitive skin. I heard though, that willow bark extract is a good natual astringent (the skincare... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: phones |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 2:13 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,881
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I used to be scared to death of phones, especially at work.
Nowadays I'm a bit better, and I even have a few people I can talk to for hours.
Still prefer texting, though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Making weird/random/animal noises? |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 1:44 pm
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Replies: 78
Views: 32,327
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| I speak to those close to me in cat language. With my mum and some friends it's mostly limited to greetings but with my boyfriend it's a whole language. We meow to be affectionate, to ask for something, to say thank you, to express sadness. We hiss too :P That's what I do, too! lol. This week, thou... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: anyone else's special interest driving? |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2009, 10:52 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,158
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| I enjoy driving, but I wish I was better at it. I have to think about what direction North is-- I have a bad, bad sense of direction (I got lost in a parking lot just yesterday). Once I'm on the right track, though, I'm fine. I think about serious things in the car. However, one of my favorite thing... |
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