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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Not saying something like "mom" and "dad" |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2011, 9:14 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,869
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| There are certain words I never use. It's not that I choose not to say them, it's just that it makes me uncomfortable to say them, and I realize that there's no rational reason why. I never call my parents mom or dad, and I rarely call people by name. I also find it very difficult to say thank you ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: PTSD |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2011, 5:24 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,329
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| Hey, you're not alone. I developed PTSD when I was eight years old, and I was trapped with it until I was nearly twenty. The only thing that provided any relief(aside from alcohol) during those years was talking with people about it... so if you ever need someone to talk or just vent to, you can PM ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is your family accepting of your special interests? |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2011, 1:06 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,220
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| "I used to dumpster dive as a kid. Back then, people who didn't like their NES games threw them in the dumpsters behind the apartment complex. Through exploration of others' trash, I found treasures - Super Mario Bros. 3, Spy vs. Spy, Contra, and one or two others I don't remember the names of..." ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Is it possible to be happy and alone? |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2011, 12:41 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
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| The only way I survived being alone was by convincing myself that one day I wouldn't be. And it turned out to be true; I met a person who restored my faith in humanity and became my best friend. There are people out there you are genuinely compatible with, maybe it doesn't seem that there are many r... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Venting about juvenile internet language |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2011, 12:17 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,999
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| Maybe what I'm going through is something most folks experience around the 40-somethings... finding everything teens to do be completely annoying. Almost a century ago I'm sure there was some 41 year old guy like me complaining about those damn kids and their "charlston" dance, with their immature ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Does anyone else enjoy manipulating others? |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 10:10 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,614
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| I went through a phase of obsession with manipulating others. Opportunities were everywhere and just too EASY to pass up... this was back when I was too busy being bitter about the inescapable flaws in society and well, humanity to care about hurting people's feelings. Maybe I didn't fully understan... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Redemption in suicide |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 11
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| Hey Trips, I honestly don't know if ANYone knows how to respond to suicidal statements except people who have lived through them, so here's what I have to say. Living with Asperger's makes you susceptible to depression and anxiety disorders, and I'm no exception. I lived with post-traumatic stress d... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Only for offspring of Aspie moms. |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 8:09 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,949
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| My mom was diagnosed with Autism a little over a year ago. Growing up was very complicated for my siblings and I because my mother has the emotional maturity of a child... though it couldn't have been as difficult for us as it was for her. She dropped out of school at 16 because of her dyslexia and ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: For all of the new members on this site!! |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 7:33 pm
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Replies: 13
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| Erm, hello? This is reminiscent of the beginning of an "___" Anonymous meeting. "My name is liv_via, *hi, livvia* and I'm an Aspie..." I joined this site two days ago. I was diagnosed with Asperger's two weeks ago. But hey, I'm obviously not the only one who grew up thinking they were "just a weirdo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is your family accepting of your special interests? |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 7:19 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,220
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| I have a tendency to hoard things like jewelry, fabric and all things made of glass (which I come across at second-hand stores, flea markets and garage sales)... I also dumpster-dive. The things I find are usually incorporated into my artwork, so I'm not likely to stop anytime soon. My family wouldn... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Good day everyone! |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 6:55 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,163
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Hi Ashley, I don't know about falling in love, but making friends is always good 
I like your sense of humor! And you're an amazing cook  I live off raw produce and cereal, heh.
I'm definitely subscribing to your page; keep making videos. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi... |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 6:10 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,021
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| Hello! :alien: The people here ARE pretty nice, and if you're looking to be made MORE unsure about whether or not you over-step social boundaries, check out the pol under General Autism Discussion called The Autism Social Rule Book. You'll be hiding under a rock for days!! :D ... ... ... :twisted: |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Orientation and Romantic Relationships |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Heh, my parents are also pretty religious... and they're always after me about giving them grand-kids (not going to happen!) I ended up spending seven of my childhood summers at bible camp :S The interesting thing is, when I was in high school I told them that I was in love with and dating one of fe... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Yoga for AS, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 5:00 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
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| Ah, people who use drugs recreationally. That seems more than a little irresponsible to me... but then again, I'm very protective of my brain. It's true, taking mood-altering drugs like ecstasy can seriously damage your emotional health if you become addicted to them, or if you treat them as a way t... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: Orientation and Romantic Relationships |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 4:36 am
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Replies: 8
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| I can relate to the lack of emotional connections with guys. It's been mostly females that I've really connected with. I'm not sure why this is for you, but I know I've never been terribly interested in the opposite sex.... (not that I've been involved with people of the female variety all that ofte... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Yoga for AS, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety |
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Posted: 18 Dec 2011, 3:45 am
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Replies: 4
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| Yoga? Good plan. Personally, I prefer to do yoga outside, which is a serious challenge in winter :S Rather than marijuana, which has negative effects on your brain, have you ever looked into ecstacy? Seriously, google MDMA PTSD. One of the top ten medical breakthroughs of the decade is it's ability ... |
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