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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I am really hyper sensitive. Is this a trait of Aspergers? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2021, 5:14 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 404
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| I mean sensitive to the things people say and I do take many things personally and replay them over and over in my head. I am not sure if this is a part of having Aspegers or if this something else. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I have little interest in the world? Is this because of AS? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2019, 9:05 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 642
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| I’m so happy in my own little world. Some time’s major world events have happened and I barely know the details. I’m in my own world and my own place. Is this a part of autism (in my case AS)? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you find counselling helpful? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 29 May 2019, 5:10 pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,155
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| I always feel it’s a waste of time. Maybe I expect too much and expect people to explain to me the world works but it seems there’s very little a counsellor can do to help autism. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don’t seem to learn about people and human nature. |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 18 Mar 2019, 5:28 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 563
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| I’m still baffled by people as much as I ever was. Despite the fact I’m supposed to be intelligent I never learn the social stuff. For instance, if people talk over me in a meeting I still assume it’s a failing in me and my poor social skills or it’s because I’m inept in some way and assume it’s my ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Nice guy versus pushover. |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2019, 8:38 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 518
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| I am really struggling to understand the difference between being nice and a pushover. What I really struggle with is the fact that we live in a world that is so selfish and inconsiderate. What others see as setting boundaries I feel is being a jerk when I do the same. I want to be altruistic and gi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I find confrontation so difficult still? Am I the only one? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 24 Jun 2018, 1:56 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 416
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| I’m coming up to 42 years old and am still so polite and considerate to others and feel so embarrased about having to confront others, even when they deserve it. I’m such a big empath too, contrary to the autism stereotype. I’ve had my moments don’t get me wrong where I’ve really blown my stack but ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I'm a coward |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 11 Mar 2018, 6:59 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 460
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| You’re not a coward at all. You’re the victim of a crappy situation with little support and limited options. Many of us have been in the same boat. Please don’t be too hard on yourself. I do wish you the best of luck with this. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: What are your feelings about the scandal at Mendip House? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 11 Mar 2018, 6:54 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 610
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| Does anyone believe the NAS apologies are sincere? I lived in their care homes for years and raised these issues but nobody was even interested. Now a major scandal erupts and suddenly ‘lessons must be learned’. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you believe that Aspergers is a mild form of autism? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2018, 5:23 pm
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,768
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| I personally don’t. I believe I’m as autistic as it gets, but don’t have an additional learning disability. Always seems strange to me that people see the more able people on the spectrum as being less autistic. What’s your view? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Is it just me or are the National Autistic Society useless? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 10 Oct 2017, 5:54 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,524
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| They seem to let so many people down and don’t practice what they preach in their campaigns etc and don’t accept any kind of challenge. Who are they even accountable to? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Is my timidness because of my AS? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2017, 4:42 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 487
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| I know this is not a straight forward question to ask, but I am incredibly intimidated around others but also hyper conscious of not hurting anyone. Sometimes it has led to people taking advantage and then (after bottling it all up) I can be known to explode. I feel any sort of rudeness or non-polit... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: What actually is Pathological Demand Avoidance? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 20 Oct 2016, 11:32 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,387
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| Can someone explain it to me in simple laymens terms? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: ADHD and Aspergers |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 20 Oct 2016, 11:23 am
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Replies: 2
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| I was just wondering how common it is for people with Asperger's to have ADHD? I am forty now and one of my work colleagues think I may have ADHD. I was very grateful for this observation and I am going to get it checked out. I have often felt that my Asperger's alone doesn't adequately explain some... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: I am really polite and hate confrontation. |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2016, 12:47 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,637
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| Do you think this fear of confrontation is a part of my AS and if so why? Could it be part of my personality but exacerbated by having AS? I seem so unusually scared by the idea of being rude or upsetting others no matter what is said to me. It seems to be way above and beyond what would be consider... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: Could people be sensing my social awkwardness? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2016, 3:22 pm
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Replies: 1
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| Firstly apologies, I really don't know how to ask this question or how to phrase it (especially with he room allowed but I've tried my best). People say I have excellent social skills, that I am warm, friendly, considerate and polite (but reserved) and yet when I attend certain events (especially tr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel people treat you differently because of autism? |
| GeordieGent |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2016, 1:05 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,952
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| I do and it really hurts. Especially given the fact that I am trying so hard to be accepted as myself. |
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