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Forum: The Haven Topic: Should I make suicide because of my asperger's |
| Frankleton |
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Posted: 15 May 2012, 5:02 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,900
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| I think you're being a wee bit over-dramatic mate - look deep and hard in your life and you'll find something worth living for. Not all people with autism are destined for failure; a lot of autistic people succeed in life, no reason at all why you can't too. Keep your chin up and make the most of yo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fun quiz-How neurotypical are you? |
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Posted: 06 May 2012, 6:37 pm
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Replies: 681
Views: 79,175
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| You are 73% neurotypical! You are actually quite neurotypical. You probably like socializing and are good at it for the most part. You may make social mistakes every now and then but tend to notice them quickly after you make them. It is very unlikely that you are autistic. Well, I'm definitely aut... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Asking someone out |
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Posted: 16 Apr 2012, 5:42 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,135
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| Hi guys, I wondered if you could share some advice on how to ask a girl out? Of course, in some ways, it is kind of obvious; "Do you want to see a movie/bowling/dinner sometime?" What I am afraid of is rejection as I have never actually asked a girl out before. If she says 'no' then what should I sa... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Aspies get worse with age? |
| Frankleton |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012, 3:18 pm
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Replies: 93
Views: 15,105
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| Most actually get better with age. At least until they reach a certain point, then it gets a little stagnant. Look at Temple Grandin. and then many collapse … burned out of trying to fit in, pretending to be part of it. it happened to me, as well as to many other aspie i know that past that magical... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you ever feel trapped by your limitations? |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2012, 3:13 pm
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,123
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| Yes, I feel that I am impaired by my disorder but in no way do I feel limited or threatened by my impairments. I have some strengths that some NTs will never have! You got to stop depressing yourself about these 'trappings' and think of them as impairments or obstacles that you can overcome. I think... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: A promise to myself |
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Posted: 07 Apr 2012, 1:54 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,003
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| If I were you, I wouldn't simply throw in the towel. You will find people who will hold you in great value in time. I have a large group of friends and one best friend who I pretty much share everything with - they all take me as I am and understand me and invite me to go out whenever they do. In so... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How is your dating/relationship life? |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012, 11:24 am
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Replies: 69
Views: 9,793
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| As far as dating is concerned, I'm pretty useless! I talk to quite a few girls who i would genuinely consider to be my friends. There is one that I fancy at the moment and we get on fairly well, but recently our conversations have been cut short due to my inability to think of a topic that would be ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can your brain chemistry change to become more NT-like? |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012, 4:25 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,906
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| I feel like I'm becoming more NT-wired as I get older. Somehow, I've managed to adapt my view of the world to that of an NT, possibly due to my desire to fit in with NTs. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies look younger than they are? |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012, 5:07 pm
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,994
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| I have exactly the same issue. I am 19 years old and people say that I look about 12/13. I too am hoping it will pay off later in life because right now it can get really annoying. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: How many of you live on your own? |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2012, 3:03 am
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Replies: 84
Views: 31,597
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| I live in a student house with five other students. Its quite fun because they are a really good laugh and are always fun to be around. They are all at home for Easter though so until they come back in three weeks time, I've got the house to myself which is pretty cool! It's weird though; it feels s... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi everyone |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2012, 7:58 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 828
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| Hi people, I'm a nineteen-year-old student currently studying an English degree at university. I have high-functioning autism, been diagnosed since I was young. I am fairly fluent in my communication skills and love socialising with others. When I'm alone, I just like to chill on my guitar and liste... |
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