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Forum: The Haven Topic: this medication is hurting me |
| wandrew |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2006, 10:31 am
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| I echo Robin's advice. I would also add that, if this is a hospital and you're over 18, you can sign out in what's called Against Medical Advice (AMA). In other words, the doctors tell you it's against your best interests to sign out and leave the hospital, and you say "Fine. I understand. I want to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Wanting to write an article for the school newspaper. |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2006, 10:07 am
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| I'd say go for it. This will be a chance to tell people about your condition (if you want) and that will allow you the insiders' perspective, which means you can inform from a personal point of view. Some of the best journalism comes from personal experience(s), told with facts and empathy. You coul... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: This is the Bill Hicks thread |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2006, 7:38 pm
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Laz wrote: Shame he kept telling the same joke again and again and again and again.....
"Everything that can be said has been said, but we have to say it again because no one was listening."--Andre Gide |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: This is the Bill Hicks thread |
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Posted: 01 Apr 2006, 6:48 pm
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| This thread is a tribute to my favorite comedian/social commentator. Like Lenny Bruce, Sam Kinison and Richard Pryor, Bill Hicks spoke his truth. He didn't just do jokes that the audience wanted to hear. He didn't hide behind evasions or excuses -- if he thought something was wrong (the War on Drugs... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Help needed - where to start learning to do graphics? |
| wandrew |
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Posted: 30 Mar 2006, 10:12 am
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Replies: 10
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| David Byrne recently wrote a book describing how he learned to use PowerPoint; specifically, how to make it do what it wasn't really designed to do. It's an expensive coffee table book, but maybe if you Google him you can find a site that has some pointers. |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Logan's Run (1976 Film) |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2006, 9:30 am
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| I bought the soundtrack (music composed by Jerry Goldsmith) years ago. It's still one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Goldsmith was just beginning to experiment with synthesizers and it had a tremendous effect on his composing style. The movie is not as good as the book, although Jenny Agut... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I am contemplating the wisdom of becoming a total recluse. |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2006, 9:23 am
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| Sometimes I feel I've got to (clap, clap) run away I've got to (clap, clap) get away .... Seriously, I sometimes think that if I could get totally off by myself for six months to a year I could clear a lot of s*** out of my Communications Room. However, I think I'm far too social to be able to be is... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I need a way to get off this medication so i can think |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2006, 9:00 am
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| If you're seriously considering getting off the drugs you've been prescribed, DO NOT GO OFF COLD TURKEY. The withdrawl will be worse than the negative effects of the drugs. Consult a doctor: tell him/her how long you've been on these drugs and at what dosages. If you can't get ahold of a doctor, che... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Should I not come here anymore? |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2006, 8:53 am
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| Hey Snake: You haven't offended me. If somebody didn't respond to something you said, or responded negatively, it could be because s/he was busy or having a bad day or you unknowingly touched a nerve. I wouldn't worry about it. People have said some stuff about me and I find the best responses invol... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: hello, i'm new here |
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Posted: 29 Mar 2006, 8:49 am
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| Welcome! "Autism Spectrum Disorder" sounds like one of those catchall titles doctors use when they don't know specifically what they're dealing with. Hopefully, one of them will figure it out. How's the health care situation in Belgium? Is there a national health program to help people with ASDs, or... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I Don't Even Know... |
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Posted: 28 Mar 2006, 2:40 am
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| I feel that way from time to time, like everything I thought was important becomes unimportant, and every emotion I feel seems false, like I'm an actor on stage. It usually passes after a day or two. If you're taking medications, you might want to talk to your doctor about these feelings and see if ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: What's on your list? |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2006, 8:57 pm
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| *Go skydiving. *Learn to ride a motorcycle. *Get my driver's license back. *Have a job I love doing that pays $20K/year. *Publish a novel and/or a book of essays. *Have at least one showing of my photos at a gallery. *Help stop global warming. *Help stop this stupid war (which is an oxymoron, anyway... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Anyone have experience with risperdal, depokote or ativavan |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2006, 8:50 pm
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| You're not a bother. "We're all here to help each other get through this thing called life, whatever it is." Mark Vonnegut said that. He's the son of Kurt Vonnegut. Diagnosed as a schizophrenic in his teens, he overcame it and is now a successful doctor and writer. You obviously have a lot of courag... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Question? |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2006, 7:28 pm
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| If your friend will put you up, then I would do that. It sounds like he and his dad would support you at least temporarily. You could also look inthe phone book for Girls and Boys Town. They have a toll-free number. Here's the info from the website: Call With any Problem, Anytime 1-800-448-3000 (TDD... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New Here |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2006, 10:14 am
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We represent the Wrong Planet Guild,
The Wrong Planet Guild,
The Wrong Planet Guild,
And in the name of the Wrong Planet Guild,
We wish to welcome you to Wrong Planet!  |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: ugggh......some help please? |
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Posted: 27 Mar 2006, 10:12 am
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Replies: 6
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| I think she'll understand that you didn't know what to do. These things aren't taught in school and sometimes "the right thing" doesn't come natural. She'll still be hurt that you weren't there for her, but if she really likes/loves you, this will probably be a temporary stumbling block. Does she kn... |
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