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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: [HFA] Communicating assertively in middle age |
| Rainmanonrockwiz |
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Posted: 18 May 2017, 9:24 pm
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| @Canadian Penguin, that's just it, I'm diplomatic all the time, most probably too much, I don't know. The thing is it seems fine for months and months, to years at a time, and then there is just one night where there is an emotional crescendo where the ducks (unfortunately) were in alignment and it ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: [HFA] Communicating assertively in middle age |
| Rainmanonrockwiz |
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Posted: 18 May 2017, 12:50 pm
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No, I'm not, who is he anyway? 
Just clarifying, duplicate post has been deleted.
I don't know why or how that happened, but it's been sorted. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: [HFA] Communicating assertively in middle age |
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Posted: 18 May 2017, 12:32 pm
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| Hi all, I haven't been on this forum in ages, but what brings me here tonight is another one of my absolute hell hard struggles on being assertive. I often hold back, and don't want to be pushing my thoughts down other peoples throats. As a HFA I try as much as possible to place myself into other pe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever feel jealous of other people's normal Lives? |
| Rainmanonrockwiz |
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Posted: 20 Dec 2014, 1:04 am
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Replies: 70
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| I'm jealous of NTs from the point of view that all three of my brothers have been able to have had good jobs. Maybe not all the time, but enough where they've had enough money to pay a mortgage and have their own houses. I'm one of those aspies that long for security and stability, and it's two of t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you think Online friends = Friends? |
| Rainmanonrockwiz |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012, 9:33 pm
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Replies: 86
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| I think the best online friends are ones that you can meet in places, like a day out at the movies or park. Friends you can speak to on skype, and that you can interact with on all different levels, such as casual and personal. Ones you just see on a website feel distant. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adults with Childlike Obsessions |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012, 9:29 pm
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Replies: 109
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| I suppose this would fall into this camp, but playing with inflatable beach balls, because it gives great sensory stimulation. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you think aspergers Is a gift or a curse? |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012, 9:26 pm
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Replies: 75
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| I think it's a curse. Everyone thinks that people with asperger's have this incredible gift that will bring them fortune. In my case, as I have difficulties with socailising, living a normal life with a Job and meeting others has been very difficult. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The autism social rule book. |
| Rainmanonrockwiz |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012, 9:23 pm
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Replies: 874
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| I've always been worried about boring the other person to tears, as in too much information. So my rule is just being conservative with what you say, and if they ask for more info, then go ahead. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How does eye contact make you feel? |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012, 9:20 pm
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Replies: 101
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| It makes me feel awkward all the time, because one doesn't know how much of it or how little is right social etiquette. |
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