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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have You Always Been All Alone? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 31 Mar 2013, 10:37 am
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Replies: 82
Views: 7,465
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| I have been alone for most of my life..the last friend i can remember was when i was about 10yrs old...as an adult i live alone and don't talk to anyone around me..i tend to avoid contact with people..often get stared at as i live in a complex where it's mostly old people due to me not coping with a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you lonely? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2013, 1:48 am
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Replies: 77
Views: 9,086
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| I am lonely...and i hate it! the problem is i can't interact well with groups of people..so kind of caught up in a trap of wanting to be around people but hating being around people at the same time :) It goes back a very long way with me being bullied at school so shying away from people ..as i got... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's it like to have a girlfriend/boyfriend |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2013, 3:12 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 10,124
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| I am 27..and no never had a girlfriend..do to my lack of confidence in myself and also interaction is difficult for me I am good on a one to one with people...but more than two people just freaks me out! hard to go to social places..so that in turn leaves me isolated from people...but would love to ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you feel too 'mild' for WP? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2013, 2:59 pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,282
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| Sometimes I feel I'm ''not Autistic enough'' to be on WP talking about Autism-related issues. I often worry that some other members might think I'm an NT pretending to be Aspie just for the fun of it or making fun of others with AS. I can assure you that I am not an NT, as much as I wish I was. I t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Adult diagnosis in the UK |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2013, 6:14 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,878
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| I also went through the metal health route....i had learning difficulties as a child and interaction issues As an adult..i suffered from depression and other issues and got diagnosed with so many wrong conditions until a doctor said he thought i had AS..i was sent to a specialist hospital and after ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What its like to have a meltdown! |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2013, 6:02 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,370
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| I suppose melt downs are different things to different people..some express depression and anger..others hurt and rage..and i'm sure a lot in between...for me it's a stage when i feel i can no longer cope with situations..and my head feels as it will explode with the rage and depression i feel..i do... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Great site, great people, has really helped :) |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2013, 5:44 pm
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Replies: 1
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| good luck friend..and i am glad this site has helped you understand a lot about yourself and your condition It has been a great help to me also...reading other people's posts made me realize that i am not the only person that goes through bad times with AS..and the support from people on this site h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do some Aspies expect the world to cater to them? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 03 Feb 2013, 8:37 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,250
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| I think you are right in a way..when you have had crap all your life from people it can make you bitter towards people I try just to avoid people..i am always polite to people and never rude....but it can be hard to try and change a life time of issues and turn into a different person..i will always... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is it weird that I have normal eye contact sometimes? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 19 Jan 2013, 4:13 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
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| I have normal eye contact although i tend to look away after a few mins....i don't like to keep looking at people when i talk so i kind of look around and don't like to focus on a person for too long |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How old are you mentally? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2013, 9:19 am
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,131
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| I'm 36 but my interests peg me squarely in the 50 - 70 range. I recently planned out a container garden for my deck, figured out where I could keep composting worms inside my house where it wouldn't be totally gross (shut up!) and started saying nasty things under my breath about my neighbors who d... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else have spelling problems? |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 13 Jan 2013, 10:15 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,547
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had trouble with spelling most of my life..as you can see from my posts..it has got better a little
I did have trouble in school with certain subjects and needed extra help to to poor memory |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How old are you mentally? |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2013, 5:05 am
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,131
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I am 27 but feel that i am much younger in the way that i look at life and sometimes behave like a kid  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: NO support for older people in the UK with AS? |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2013, 4:54 am
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,524
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| I think with AS because it is a spectrum disorder we all have different issues..some people have minor issues and can work and keep a job and others have more complicated problems that they can't seem to solve on their own..like me..so support could be just a chat or it could mean getting some help ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Romantic Relationship Statuses in Adults Diagnosed with ASDs |
| lonelyguy |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2013, 6:26 am
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Replies: 60
Views: 13,875
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| I am just old fashioned romantic who would love to meet my soul mate..i hate being lonley..although i am loyal trustworthy and have a kind heart i find it very difficult to meet anyone because i am rather shy plus don't do the club pub thing...my interests are more nature animals and getting to see ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Yesssssss! I finally officially join the club |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2013, 6:13 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,844
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After years of problems....i was glad to find out that it was a condition i had rather than a metal health issue that i thought i had....
although i find it hard to accept i am still glad i know what my problem has always been...at least i can try and overcome some of the issues it causes. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: NO support for older people in the UK with AS? |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2013, 1:11 pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,524
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| I think Nessa you are right..sometimes for some people the groups for mental health issues might just help some people..but for me group sessions are a big problem..i just cant seem to go in and mix with people....but that is part of my problem..that's why i thought a group with adults that share th... |
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