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Forum: The Haven Topic: PTSD |
| 72sprint |
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Posted: 21 Dec 2011, 12:55 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
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| I understand about stifling feelings because I sure did it. Still do, when I'm feeling down on myself. It is a survival mechanisim and quite frankly if I didn't do it way back when, I'd be crazier than I am today or dead. What I have found out though is that if you stifle everything, the good though... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: PTSD |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2011, 9:25 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
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| I was molested/raped over a period of a couple years as a child, and the trauma never really does go away. Therapy does help, both the formal version of seeing a professional or talking with a very close friend. For me, keeping a journal is also a big help. One thing if you do that, don't censor you... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Meltdowns in my head, is this normal or what? |
| 72sprint |
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Posted: 19 Jul 2011, 7:14 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,906
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| I'm one who has the internal meltdowns. I just withdraw from what's going on around me and find a quiet corner while my m,ind flips out. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: question about colors |
| 72sprint |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2011, 5:42 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,223
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| I think the only ones who care about clothing colors are gang members and super die hard sports fans. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: worst jobs for aspies... |
| 72sprint |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2011, 9:44 pm
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Replies: 121
Views: 27,086
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| Bus driver. Driving truck was actually pretty easy for me, but when I started driving a bus my attitude started going downhill. It is definitely the customer interaction I can't stand. Looking to go back into truck driving if I can. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies can't lie |
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Posted: 07 Jul 2011, 5:56 pm
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Replies: 114
Views: 10,318
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| I lied about someone awhile back and was caught in it last year, and lost a good friend because of it. In my case, it was more wishful thinking on my part and kind of developed a life of its own. This was something I now bitterly regret. Those who stuck with me know it wasn't with malice on my part,... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone not proud of having AS but accepts it as identity |
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Posted: 29 May 2011, 1:02 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,440
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| I don't really have any feelings of pride, but I'm definitely not embarrassed by it either. It's just a part of me. Like Rhiannon0828 said, I wouldn't minded being an NT but I like who I am now, and am finding I like myself better the more I accept who I am. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adult fussy eaters? |
| 72sprint |
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Posted: 17 May 2011, 10:43 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,164
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| Cold slimy stuff like pasta salads are a no go for me. Just can't do the cold temperature and the texture. I am definitely in a rut eating wise but I mostly do a few fruits and veggies, pasta (with red sauce, don't like white), chicken and turkey for meat. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: AUGGHH Zero patience |
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Posted: 09 May 2011, 11:36 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,486
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I get that too. What I found helps is to break a big task into smaller tasks, that can all be completed in a day, or an hour, or however long you want to focus on it.
It's like eating an elephant-one bite at a time. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What are the upsides and downsides of a diagnosis? |
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Posted: 07 May 2011, 10:43 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,023
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| One other issue that you might want to consider, is that some countries won't let you in with an official dx. This is something that is asked about on many visa forms, and while you may luck out, you may not. The rub is if you want to be honest about it or run the risk that they might deny you. Fort... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Holding jobs with Aspergers |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 2:07 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,613
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| Yep, workplace politics are a minefield that many of us can't negotiate. Gotta love it! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Phantom storms |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 1:35 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
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| When I was growing up I lived in fear of tornadoes. I was so very sure that one would smash through town, even though in the Vancouver/Portland area, a twister has not blown through since the sixties. My anxiety would peak whenever I heard the weather, mentioning in passing about storms in the midwe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: greenturtle74’s Cartoon Guide to Asperger’s |
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Posted: 05 May 2011, 1:31 pm
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Replies: 680
Views: 782,698
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| This one pretty well explains my life, thank you for articulating it! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Greetings and salivations, my fellow Wrong Planetarians! |
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Posted: 01 May 2011, 10:23 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Jellybean, that's what I've found out. It just hasn't been until the last few months though that I've really had the help and tools to get unstuck. At this point, I'm definitely looking up for the first time in a long time. Oh, and bonus points to anyone who picks up where I liberated the thread tit... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Greetings and salivations, my fellow Wrong Planetarians! |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 11:06 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 862
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| Been a rather interesting journey to this point. I have recently been diagnosed with Asperger's, and am still trying to figure out everything. In many ways it is a relief, but I do wish I had known about this earlier. I have always been different, never really fitting in at school, being vulnerable ... |
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