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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: hate seeing and hearing people eating |
| boostjunky |
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Posted: 21 Jul 2010, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 34
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| no, but i don't really like eating infront of people? watching others eat/drink doesnt bother me the slightest bit, but i hate eating/drinking around people. i like to relax while i eat, and when others are around i'm always tense, trying to eat quietly, not be messy, etc etc. hate it. i always tak... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Weird variation I got of "you're so quiet" |
| boostjunky |
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Posted: 21 Jul 2010, 6:23 pm
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,748
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| I wish I had a dollar for every time someone told me I'm too quiet or asks if I "know how to talk". I don't know that I'd make the Forbes 500 richest list, but pretty close!! you know, i really hate it when people do that. i mean, what good does it do to point out the fact that i'm quiet? is that r... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what to do when... |
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Posted: 19 Jul 2010, 8:33 pm
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Replies: 1
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| i really hate the fact that when a girl flirts with me, i completely freak out inside, freeze up, and become mute. girls dont flirt with me often, but, when they do i hate that i completely waste the oppurtunity. it's not that i feel self conscious or ugly or anything, i'm actually feeling pretty da... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspergers and Driving |
| boostjunky |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2010, 8:11 pm
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Replies: 240
Views: 73,134
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| i am currently not officially diagnosed, just to make a note. anyway, i am actually an exceptionally good driver for 3 reasons. 1. i am a mechanic, i drive cars all day. and the occasional highway road test for a customer's concern. 2. my job is also my hobby. i've built my mustang for drag racing, ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: anybody else get especially pissed off by these things: |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2010, 7:44 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
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monsterland wrote: Did I do something? Is there toothpaste on my forehead? What?
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lol!
my anger at the person is just my inner frustration, wanting to vent. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: anybody else get especially pissed off by these things: |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2010, 6:50 pm
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Replies: 14
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| does anybody get particurlarly more angry, when : -people attempt to start and carry on a conversation with you, 2 inches from your face. seriously, that just bugs the hell out of me. makes my self conciousness surface, and at such close range, extended amounts of eye contact are inevitable. i have ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: sleep disorders |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 10:33 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,148
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| every night, i fall asleep with either the TV on or music playing through a stereo. puts me right out. sometimes i fall asleep with the light on, or the volume at a ridiculously high level. the computer stays on at all times, i never bother to shut it off lol. another thing i've noticed, the higher ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: coping methods? |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 10:15 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
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| My main method to cope with too much noise is listening to my iPod. I do this all the time, anyways. When I am at home and annoyed by something, I go to my room and read or play a game on my iPod. However, when my iPod isn't available, I really have no coping mechanisms that aren't considered "stim... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Get over arguments easy? |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 9:59 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,794
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| arguing with people, can really get to me. :( i always tend to kind of freeze up, and dont make any of my strong points on the issue. the other person usually states his opinion and i pretend to go along with it because i'm too busy struggling to organize my thoughts to actually make a decent comeba... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: coping methods? |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 9:55 pm
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Replies: 9
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| i use to walk around with my music on to drain out the noses of other people and to block out any odd movements of ruddy teenager that cause me great discomfort. 8) i've tried that, i actually get more self concious when walking around with earphones on. for some reason when i'm listening to my mus... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: need to talk to someone |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 9:48 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 760
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hi, i'm spencer. welcome to the site.
the people here are great.
they dont judge, and are very understanding.
whatever's bothering you, you'll find help here. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: coping methods? |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 9:45 pm
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Replies: 9
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| what are some methods you guys use, to cope with panic attacks? i get panic attacks when i'm around just about anyone; i feel like my senses are all on high alert. i get sweaty, awkward, shifty, throat gets tight. i'd like to hear how some of you calm yourself down and keep your mind clear. even if ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What the hell am I? |
| boostjunky |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2010, 6:16 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
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book_noodles wrote: Chronos wrote: "I officially diagnose this person of having Asperger's Syndrome"? I think if a psychiatrist said that I would diagnose them with "Pretentious Buttwipe Syndrome" ... PBS...public broadcasting service?
LOL ! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you self-conscious |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2010, 11:45 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,169
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fleeced wrote: Are you self-conscious?
yes; very much so. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: new guy here with questions |
| boostjunky |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2010, 11:38 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,474
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thanks for your insight.
i've felt a lot better these last few days after getting all this out in the open. i've just kept it bottled up and never told anyone.
time for me to get evaluated.
and House is awesome!! lol  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: new guy here with questions |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2010, 6:18 pm
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Replies: 39
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| i appreciate you taking the time to read all that. i definitely agree with you about the social anxiety. my anxiety is what i'm struggling with the most. i've also noticed that loud sudden noises scare the hell out of me. and people can make me flinch very easily. if im not mistaken, that's another ... |
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