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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How neuroscience can teach you to lie |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2012, 6:22 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,939
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| This is an interesting discussion. I, too, have felt that telling the truth feels like lying. I am aware where it stems from though. In my case it is related to overthinking and perfectionism. Even if it is a regular daily topic, I feel as if I'm lying when I do not provide enough evidence or fail t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How did you feel about being diagnosed? |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 2:11 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,633
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| To answer your question, The fact that I am autistic was known before I was professionally diagnosed. My language development was delayed, I was stimming and friendships were hard to develop even as time passed by. I was diagnosed as a teenager when the diagnosis of autism became "approved of" in my... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: The College Parties. |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 10:42 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,604
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| As soon as I entered college, I observed that those who go on alcohol and drug intoxication sprees are more extraverted and sociable (read: loud, noticeable and noisy), thus the stereotype of college being equal with partying definitely showed. I attended some of those events from my curiosity, lear... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Punching and breaking things when you're angry |
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Posted: 19 Feb 2012, 10:23 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,583
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| Yes, I become uncontrollable during meltdowns. I have hurt some people physically that I normally wouldn't think of hurting. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Sensory Sensitivities and Menstruation |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 11:21 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,630
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| I have always had difficult and painful menses but it is not related to autism, perhaps my hypersensitivity to sound and light is magnified but other than that, NT women experience painful menses as well. It is normal for both NTs and autistics to be more sensitive during menses. Hormonal changes du... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: What programming langage should I learn ? |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 10:41 am
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Replies: 59
Views: 11,069
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| I suggest starting with Python and continuing with C++ |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Reddit rant: the site is becoming less intellectual |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 9:45 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 691
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Burzum wrote: Reddit never was intellectual.
MIght be true. At least I was under the illusion that it was at first glance... Specifically academic philosophy, hard science or physics subreddits... But I was wrong even about them. Sigh. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Reddit rant: the site is becoming less intellectual |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 8:43 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 691
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| I just wanted to rant on how is reddit becoming less intellectual in my opinon. Really interesting, challening intellecutal discussions are receiving a bunch of downvotes whilst everyday topics are heavily upvoted. Just my $0.02.. I think I will start posting all science and philosophy related discu... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Any successful love stories of an Aspiegirl and NT??? |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2012, 8:21 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 19,423
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| Living with a completely NT person and having a relationship with a NT is very difficult, but if it is the right person then everything works out well. I am a diagnosed Aspie and also have schizoaffective disorder. Along with the occasional meltdowns and shutdowns I also experience psychosis and ma... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: What Contributes to the Demoralization of Society? |
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Posted: 15 Feb 2012, 3:13 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,121
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| And what is the nature of demoralization per se? Assuming that leaning toward a preference for moral actions is the basis of human nature, thus the occurence of mental maturity and development of self-image is present, what are the factors which slow down this process? If demoralization exists, then... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: What is this? Inner vocalized debates/ violent movements |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2011, 7:47 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 990
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| I am diagnosed with Asperger's / would be probably diagnosed with classic autism before because of speech problems and speech delay and other "inadequate" behaviour. I would like to know if the following is related to Autism/Asperger's or it's something else. I tend to have strong vocalized debates ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Feeling Like I Have No Identity. |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2011, 9:55 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,043
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| I feel the same way. I copy others naturally.. take up everything from them very quickly, as if it is my natural instinct to do so. Otherwise I feel like I am not here.. feel like I am moving air. Something is so empty and thoughtless about that state. Empty as in without thoughts and emotions -- pe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you feel about people? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2011, 9:51 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,234
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| Do you ever feel as if people are walking statues, objects... A crowd is a huge mass of scattered objects, which push on you, suffocate you? I have recently came to the realization that this is one of the main reasons why I meltdown in crowds. Not only it is related to my sensory problems, but also ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Serious problems with anxiety, procrastination and school. |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2011, 9:44 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
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| I'd really like to know the experience of other autistics. My psychologist and psychiatrist suggest medication only.. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Dewey :: test what is your score? |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2011, 9:14 am
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Replies: 108
Views: 19,748
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I scored 19, which "is indicative for problems with social interpretation."
I did not find the test confusing, at all. Especially the last questions were very similar to my own thoughts and actions. The first couple of questions were a little confusing, though. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Serious problems with anxiety, procrastination and school. |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2011, 8:24 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
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| Not sure if it's the right place to post, but I've had a very bad meltdown just a while ago and still trying to cope. I've hyperventilated, couldn't speak, it was hard for me to breathe.. This text can be a little confusing and disorganized. I need to pour everything out somewhere. So excuse me if i... |
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