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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Acid Reflux |
danum |
Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 4:11 am
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I was prescribed omeprazole. I don't suffer with acid reflux any more now since losing a lot of weight. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Alone at Christmas again |
danum |
Posted: 27 Dec 2017, 4:04 am
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It's something I've had to get used to. Fortunately the weather was okay so I could go for a walk...I find this helps me cope with my circumstances. I exchanged a few pleasantries with people on the way...any bit of human contact is always appreciated. http://peakwalking.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/a-chr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: GI / digestive issues |
danum |
Posted: 14 May 2016, 4:02 am
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I've got acid reflux problems and oesophagitis - I know quite a few other autistic people with similar GI problems. |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: First Person Accounts of Adult diagnosis On NPR |
danum |
Posted: 28 Mar 2016, 10:14 am
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I was diagnosed when I was 47 and found the whole process to be positive. Unfortunately I've not received the support that I need since then, and was stated in my diagnostic report. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Everbody is a little bit autistic genetically |
danum |
Posted: 28 Mar 2016, 10:05 am
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Everyone might be a little bit autistic, or have a few autistic traits, but it doesn't cause them any problems. Some of us with autism are totally excluded from society...and that is a major problem for us. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Sheffield Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service assessment |
danum |
Posted: 22 Mar 2016, 2:07 am
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Hello Raspberry. I was diagnosed at Sheffield six years ago and found the whole process to be very positive. It started with me filling in a long questionnaire a week or so before my appointment, then a half day assessment, resulting in a twenty page diagnostic report and then a follow-up discussion... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Being single ROCKS! |
danum |
Posted: 15 Mar 2016, 12:59 pm
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I hate being alone and would love to be invited to dinner parties. |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Golfer's Vasculitis |
danum |
Posted: 03 Mar 2016, 12:04 pm
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I'm not a golfer, I'm a walker. I walk at least once a week in the countryside and sometimes I get quite severe golfer's vasculitis. It's not really a problem, it can look a bit shocking at times but it's only cosmetic. I don't think it's anything to do with my Asperger's syndrome but I'm wondering ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: The Autistic Female disadvantage |
danum |
Posted: 03 Mar 2016, 11:54 am
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I doubt there are many women with autism who are as socially isolated as I am...and many other men I know. A woman with autism is still attractive to men, maybe even more so if she's got Asperger's and isn't ruled by her emotions...however, men with autism have very little success with women. Modera... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Donald Trump promise to go against speech rights |
danum |
Posted: 03 Mar 2016, 11:47 am
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I think that Trump may well have a point. Certainly here in the UK the media lies a lot, often very subtly with the type of language used. It's very different to counter their arguments when the truth is suppressed or deliberately hidden. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Theatre of the Oppressed and Autism |
danum |
Posted: 21 Feb 2016, 4:44 pm
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Theatre of the Oppressed isn't theatre in the sense of drama though; it's more of a philosophy and way of life, different ways of thinking, understanding and behaving. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Theatre of the Oppressed and Autism |
danum |
Posted: 21 Feb 2016, 4:10 pm
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Yes...it can be used for political activism; but it can also be used for improving communication skills, confidence, posture and gait, verbal and non-verbal language skills. In particular I think it has the potential to be very useful for working out appropriate social responses, covering areas such... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Theatre of the Oppressed and Autism |
danum |
Posted: 21 Feb 2016, 10:28 am
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I believe that the techniques used in Theatre of the Oppressed are as close to therapy as we're able to get for people with autism. I'm hoping to be volunteering in this area soon and am wondering about if anyone else has any opinions or relevant experience. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: I never feel like I belong |
danum |
Posted: 20 Feb 2016, 3:03 pm
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I've never had a job or a relationship, so I definitely don't belong. I don't even think I belong with other autistic people. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are poor motor skills characteristic of aspergers syndrome? |
danum |
Posted: 18 Feb 2016, 6:07 am
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More likely than not I'd say. I've got no proprioceptive sense which makes minor muscle movement control difficult. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I prefer the company of non-autistic people |
danum |
Posted: 18 Feb 2016, 6:05 am
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Replies: 35 Views: 2,071
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I find other autistic people hard work; they tend to be self-absorbed and very stubborn....and quite childlike. |
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