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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Do you have a comfort object? |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2016, 8:08 am
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Replies: 51
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| My jeans jacket or other hoodies. For some reason, I feel more secure with something buttoned or zipped up near my neck; I assume it's some sort of sensory thing in the sense I hate feeling exposed. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: GABA has changed my life :) |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2016, 3:26 am
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Replies: 116
Views: 19,414
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| Melatonin seems to keep me awake if anything; however, it doesn't surprise me because I often have the converse reaction to many medications, supplements included. I'll update on my progress after I've take GABA a couple weeks. I will state outright that many of my NVLD/ADD symptoms are already help... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: GABA has changed my life :) |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 05 Jul 2016, 9:52 pm
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Replies: 116
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| I'm going to be trying this for sleep. Melatonin doesn't seem to work for me and I would like to keep myself off pharmaceuticals if possible. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When was the last time you where in the hospital and why |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 30 Jun 2016, 2:04 am
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Replies: 38
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| Last summer; I had two ER visits due to a bad reaction to an antibiotic and needing IV fluids. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Please stop Steve Silberman from speaking at the ASA Meeting |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2016, 1:06 am
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Replies: 33
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I do not agree with the petition, so my signature will not be appearing.
Steve, I recently bought your book and thought it was excellent. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: About time I give up I guess |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2016, 9:52 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,332
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| Best to take what they said and see what happens. Employers tend to get turned if they're contacted by a prospective candidate too many times as it can make one seem aggressive. |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Anyone diagnosed with anxiety? |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2016, 9:49 pm
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Replies: 31
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| I was diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder when I was 18. That diagnosis became Anxiety Disorder NOS when I had an assessment in 2011. |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Using Adderall to gain motivation in gifted aspies |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2016, 9:01 am
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Replies: 12
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| DataB4: Yes, one side effect of stimulant medication can be anxiety; however, tjey tend to often have a calming effect on people whom truly have ADD (as per my psychiatrist). |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Using Adderall to gain motivation in gifted aspies |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 10:32 pm
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Replies: 12
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| I don't take Adderal, but am prescribed Dexedrine. I've had issues with organization and procrastination (amongst other issues) all my life, but was not diagnosed with NVLD/ADD until I was an adult. Dexedrine has made an incredible difference in my life for the better; I am able to pick-up on social... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Did anybody here finish college at a later age? |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 5:46 am
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Replies: 41
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| I was 26 when I finished (started when I was 18). However I took 2 full years off in there and later developed a major health issue that required surgery. Prior to the diagnosis of the condition, I'd steadily gotten sicker with severe infections that made me miss a lot of class time. Overall, said i... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Lazy when it comes to school work |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 5:38 am
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Replies: 10
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| I was a severe procrastinator throughout all my school years and into my personal life a well (I.e. putting chores I hate on hold for a weeks on end. I ended up diagnosed with ADHD and the meds help keep focus on what needs doing so procrastination is slowly improving considering I've had it all my ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Occupational Therapy (OT) for Handwriting: Positive Results? |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 5:15 am
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| After my dianosis one of the recommendationa was to find a occulational therapist to help remediate and strengthen my handwriting ability. My issues with writing include: 1. Awkward grip on the writing tool and I was observed to write too much from the wrists 2. Writing fatigue and discomfort within... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How was my she trying to help me? |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 4:31 am
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In her brusque, rude way, I beliving expressing concern for you was her intention.
That being said, if you're happy with your social life and such, I'd disregard her tirade and focus on what it is I am doing right. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Damned if I do, damned if I don't |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 4:28 am
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Replies: 15
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| Being reserved is the best thing that's happened to me as it prevents me from accidently interrupting and alienating those around me. Socially appropriate behaviour also gets a chance to build relationships. I have become a master a viewing and observing other people so I have good strategies to for... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Do people ever protest about you being around? |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 4:22 am
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Replies: 29
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| Not these days. After introductions I wait patiently to get my point across and this approach seems to work for me. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Extensive disclosure to supervisor |
| justanothergal |
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014, 4:09 am
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Replies: 13
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| I keep things brief and to what is pertinent for a situation at hand. Very rarely am I asked for things beyond a doctor's letter and I feel I deserve my medical privacy and this is a seldom occurrence anyways. I've recently been asked my HR to provide a copy of my assessment so they can more accurat... |
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