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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism home abuse |
| sapphireblue |
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Posted: 23 May 2013, 8:08 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
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| I hope you are out of there soon. govt agencies are slow at times. hopefully you have a good case worker that will work with your mum to get you moved soon and do something abt the employees there. what abt the other residents? are they able to communicate with their families what is going on.. I do... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I am scared to leave my room. |
| sapphireblue |
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Posted: 22 Mar 2013, 5:48 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 923
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| You can call 911 if you are seriously suicidal. The emergency room will take you and they will check you in to the hospital for at least 24 hours and do an evaluation My sister has agoraphobia. It was several years that she wouldn't step out the door of her apartment. Now she does okay because she g... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Internal meltdown? Tricked into socializing |
| sapphireblue |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2013, 3:16 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
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| I don't understand this. if your wife wanted to visit with her friend why didn't she go by herself? This makes no sense to me. I've never wanted to take hubby with me when meeting girlfriends. Couples is different. well if he doesn't want to go to couples fine with me either way. It's no fun for me ... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Looking for advice to help my aspie girlfriend's depression |
| sapphireblue |
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Posted: 12 Mar 2013, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
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| I'm so sorry. The only thing you can do is love her and appreciate her. I hope you can get her to talk to a therapist. My daughter (16) has many of the same issues and it is very difficult. I can't even comprehend what she is going through in regards to the loneliness. You just have to let them know... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Do you suffer from Neurotypical Syndrome? |
| sapphireblue |
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Posted: 09 Mar 2013, 5:27 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,241
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Do you wish were 8-15 years old again? |
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Posted: 08 Mar 2013, 8:42 am
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Replies: 23
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| acckkk No Way. Well 8 or 9 was okay but 10+ was bullying and my self worth being crushed to smithereens. There were some bright spots of happy memories but not worth the hell I went through at school to go back. Bullying leaves scars for life. So many psych issues I have come from that period. 17 an... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special interests vs routines |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2013, 9:31 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
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| yes I do, it's the story of my life... exactly as you describe. I get upset with myself about it a lot. It's worse because I have kids and I feel guilty abt being a bad example but still needing to teach them to keep routines and priorities straight. It's difficult to get them to do so when they don... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: I dont want to be Gay! help! |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2013, 1:39 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,907
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| forget the sexual orientation for now and get your issues sorted out. it,s good you stopped having sexual relationships for a little bit. you shouldn't be in relationship when you're insecure or emotionally immature. I've been there and been paying for it for most of my life. When you get your emoti... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Going on a 6 hour flight with my autistic daughter , help ! |
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Posted: 05 Mar 2013, 1:31 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,024
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| I would go with the ideas for self soothing but seriously consider sedation. A cross country flight is not fun even for "nt". Many people without mental disorders take one time anxiety medicine for a single event such as dentist or flights. Why cause her added distress? I don't know if she is on any... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What things in the house caused you problems as a child? |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2013, 9:17 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,980
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| My son was bothered by the vacuum and the sound of the toilet flushing. He is not into rock or pop music he prefers symphonic. He mostly has issues with loud noises my daughter has more sensory issues than my son but more taste/texture and touch so I'm not really sure as I did not become aware until... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: it's just too difficult to be happy... |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2013, 7:28 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,448
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| see a Dr and talk about therapy and medication. you are probably depressed. won't make you happy but once you are out of your depression it will be easier to do or find things that will make you happy. people avoid negative people, it's a drain on their positive energy. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Left behind . |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2013, 9:02 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,663
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| unfortunately people are mean even knowing about a diagnosis. My two children with asperger syndrome are often victims of bullying and ostracism. Even in families there is criticism and lack of understanding as many young users here can attest. Take care of yourself. You can do it. Don't blame other... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Helping your child navigate "annoying kids" |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2013, 9:34 pm
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Replies: 15
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| I have to follow this discussion. My son has had similar issues. He is in 6th grade, but has talked about a few situations since 4th grade. He is very sensitive to people misbehaving or being mistreated. He'd often get upset with his friend about misbehaving or not playing fair. His sense (or should... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I HATE OTHER WOMEN |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2013, 5:34 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,392
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| I'm sorry. I have similar feelings myself. I think a lot of women do but don't say anything. I don't care for the women you describe but frankly most of my disgust in this regard is towards men. If they didn't do the things they do those women would have no one to play. Yes get help. I know it won't... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Random dislikes of objects |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2013, 4:12 pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,323
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| 3 months for toothbrushes because the bristles get worn. I try to keep mine in the cabinet instead of on the vanity. Sometimes I'll throw them in the dishwasher to clean them. It helps to close the toilet lid before flushing. I prefer handheld openers because they're easy to clean. Same with knives ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do people ask if you have an accent? |
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Posted: 24 Feb 2013, 5:05 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,283
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| People often think my aspie son does. As a teenager and older, people have thought I had an accent. American but an accent from a different part of the country I lived in. I assumed because we lived in several different places because my dad was in the Navy. When I lived in England, as an adult, a c... |
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