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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Muted words |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 24 Jul 2012, 8:47 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 572
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| Sometimes when I am going to say something to someone, usually someone I don't know or don't know well It's like someone hit mute. I mouth the words but there isn't enough breath behind it to make more than a whisper. Usually it's just a "hello" or short response to someone when I am caught off guar... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many friends do you have? [Aspies Only] |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 6:42 pm
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,769
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| One, probably only because I am married to her. Other than that I don't have any real close friends, just aquaintences or "people I know" |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: If Asperger's or HFA and employed, what are you doing? |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 6:38 pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,230
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| I am an ICU Nurse (RN) and aspiring to become a Certified Registereed Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Frantic Dreams |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 6:26 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 616
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| When I am stressed I have frantic dreams. The dreams aren't always directly related to what I am stressed about, but can be. What is always the same though is that when I wake and go back to sleep I either continue or repeat the dream and I don't feel rested at all. I feel like my brain is trying to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else take bezodiazepams (Ativan, Valium, etc) for AS? |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 6:16 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,773
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| I don't have an official AS diagnosis but i have a script for Xanax 0.5mg 2 times daily as needed. I generally take 0-2 before going to bed. Most days I dont take any, but I will take 1 or 2 before going to bed If I have work the next day or i am under a lot of stress to prevent my mind from racing ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Food Texture: Fruits and Vegetables |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 5:52 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,655
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| yes, I remember puking on my plate because my stepmom forced me to eat boiled shrimp. When it burst in my mouth it was nauseating, no one believed me. I can't stand celery or broccoli (unless cooked very soft where the texture changes), onions, bell peppers (really any veggie that is crispy or crunc... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is not remembering names for things a symptom. |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 5:41 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
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| I go blank on words all the time, usually mid conversation. I have to describe what I am talking about until someone fills in the word for me or it pops in my head, so annoying! I also am horrible with names, I recognize faces, and sometimes where I know them from, but quite often I am like, "where ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What sensory issues do you have? |
| oakenshield |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 5:34 pm
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,912
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| I would have to say Light sensitivity as I always use indirect lighting at home and keep things pretty dark. When my wife uses the laptop she leaves the screen on full brightness and I feel like it is melting my eyes. I also use a backlight behind my TV (also known as a bias light), this keeps your ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you smile for photos? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 5:19 pm
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,478
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| I smile and it looks genuine for about 2-3 seconds and then goes all cheezy looking. I have to think of something funny and make myself laugh or just not try to smile until right before a photo is snapped. I hate group photos where people are taking pictures with 3-4 cameras because I can't time it ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Lack of empathy? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 5:13 pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,210
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| As an ICU Nurse I see patients suffering and I see worried family members and I have no problems empathizing. In fact being a new nurse I have a lot more empathy than most of my NT coworkers (It seems cold indifference is a coping mechanism for working with critically ill patients). I think I have n... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does dealing with Aspie child trigger your meltdowns? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2012, 12:00 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 584
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| As an adult aspie two things trigger me to meltdown, my wife springing "plans" on me last minute (less than 24 hour notice), and dealing mith my aspie child. I am not sure if he melts down and it triggers me to meltdown or if I blow my top first because he is difficult and it triggers him. I think i... |
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