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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Childhood diagnosis....what was that like? |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 05 Sep 2011, 8:58 pm
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Replies: 4
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| I was diagnosed when I was 8. I was told straight away, and I did not like it one bit. For 10 years after that I thought I was the only person in the world with AS, because I come from an all-NT family and went to mainstream school, so I never met one other Aspie before. Hi joe! I'm sorry you had t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: digging fingernails into nearby fingers enough to erode skin |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 01 Sep 2011, 3:34 pm
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Replies: 12
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I dig my nails into my palms. I do it pretty much all the time, but more frequently when I'm anxious. It doesn't really hurt, or feel good...it just feels sort of right.
Also, I have to do it evenly to both hands; but, that's probably more OCD than aspie... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Make a caption for the above member's avatar. |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 9:24 pm
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Replies: 17,335
Views: 853,103
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| That is not the droid you're looking for... |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Use the last letter, for the first letter of a new place |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 9:21 pm
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Replies: 12,497
Views: 502,524
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Game - Add your age to the sum |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 9:19 pm
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Replies: 10,690
Views: 192,188
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Random facts about you. |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 12:15 am
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Replies: 34
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blitzkrieg wrote: mimsytheborogove wrote: 9. I have 60 shoes. I assume you mean thirty pairs?
Yep.
blitzkrieg wrote: mimsytheborogove wrote: 10. I am sincerely concerned about the environment, but can't stop drinking bottled water. Well if it's distilled then at least it's probably cleaner than tap water.
Cleaner yes, but all those plastic bottles.... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Do you/can you make your bed in the mornings? |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:48 pm
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,407
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| I straighten out the covers every morning, but it's certainly not hotel-quality or anything... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Interview the person below you |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:47 pm
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Replies: 67,831
Views: 2,151,273
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Two, if you count professional organizations.
When was the last time you got a hair cut? |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Random facts about you. |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:46 pm
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Replies: 34
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| 1. I've never broken a bone. 2. I joined mensa because I think it's funny. 3. I secretly wish I could be the doctor's assistant. 4. I make a mean creme brulee. 5. I like guys in makeup. 6. At various points in my life I sang in a chorus, played piano, clarinette, violin, guitar, and the recorder (oh... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: If it were socially acceptable, I would... |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:23 pm
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Replies: 92
Views: 10,101
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...carry around a fork and knife so I never (ever, ever) have to pick up, or bite pieces off of, my food.
...mandate (Sheldon style) that no one ever offer me sip of their drink/bite of their food.
...ban the phrase try this/smell this, it's gross. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are there any autistic people here who can't go out byself? |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:06 pm
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Replies: 22
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kfisherx wrote: I also travel all over the world alone as a woman which freaks all my friends out. I don't like to be with people too much when I travel.
I love traveling alone! It definitely freaks my family/friends out, but I'm not sure why.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Childhood diagnosis....what was that like? |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
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| I'll start off by mentioning I tried looking for this topic in another post, but didn't find anything; if someone has already posed this question, please feel free to direct me to their thread :-) I'm 30, and an undiagnosed aspie. I had the "a ha!" moment described by so many others on WP a few year... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can autistic people be a leader? |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 9:21 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,062
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robh wrote: I think its an issue of practice more than anything.
I agree! |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Everyday struggles |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 21 Aug 2011, 2:36 pm
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Replies: 22
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| I'm trying to save more money and eat more healthy foods. |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Your Sanctuary |
| mimsytheborogove |
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Posted: 21 Aug 2011, 1:03 pm
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Replies: 24
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cyberfox007 wrote: My sanctuary is Japan...but i cant blow my life savings each time i feel blue.
Mine is northern Alaska, but I share cyberfox's monetary sentiments. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Saying Names - Selective Mutism or ??? |
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Posted: 21 Aug 2011, 12:30 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,526
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| I generally don't use a person's name, or nickname, in front of them. I don't even say mom or dad unless I absolutely have to. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it just doesn't feel right; like I'm somehow calling too much attention to myself by using their names. It feels like I become very...vi... |
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