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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why are people effected by each other? |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2013, 8:48 am
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Replies: 15
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| There are a lot of different questions there, but in terms of why people desire approval and are affected by the opinions of others... I would say that as humans, we innately desire social interactions, affection and intimacy. We also tend to seek acceptance. Whilst there are exceptions to the rule,... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Travelling tips for female with AS |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2013, 7:10 am
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Replies: 4
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| Hello everyone, I dont know how typical this is, but I have alot of trouble being away from home. Im taking a trip over seas (south-east asia) soon and am needing some coping mechanisms for being away from home. Basically how it usually happens is that I start to feel really sick (usually only happe... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Incredibly insecure after facebook removal |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2013, 7:32 am
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Replies: 12
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| This is EXACT reason i got rid of mine, my mind just wouldnt give me a break from over-caring about what was happening on that site. I think I had a dysfunctional relationship with facebook, and that maybe if I didnt have the personality that I do it wouldnt have been so bad. I can definitely relate... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else here find it difficult to trust people? |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2013, 5:21 am
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,623
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| I try not to let myself get too close to people because I'm so afraid of them hurting me. As has happened so many times before. When someone I have opened up to hurts me (e.g I hear from someone else that they'd said something negative about me) its like I experience an intense rejection and really ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Females with AS - I'm in need of some career advice |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2013, 10:36 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I'm a 22 year old female, and am currently in my final year (almost half a year) of a masters degree (in social work). I have just recently come to the realisation that I get too emotionally involved in people and that was causing me ALOT of stress in my role as a support worker. I would feel anxiou... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Weeping after socializing? |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2013, 8:37 pm
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Replies: 7
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I know for me socialising is exhausting, and if I havn't had a particularly good time or have felt excluded I definitely have moments on my own where I curse myself for not being able to act normal or for looking weird.
But in general its understandable for you to feel exhausted after socialising |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: NTs who are unfriendly |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2013, 9:13 am
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Replies: 7
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| I have the exact same experience with women. The women I tend to get along with the most are women that display more male-like traits (funnily enough). I find that, for me, I struggle to maintain conversations with NT females because my likes and interests differ so greatly from theirs (generalizati... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Females with AS - What is your area of strength? |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2013, 7:53 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,175
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I have a great strength in language and writing but am curious about the strengths of other women with aspergers?
What areas would you consider to be your weakness?
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Could really use some advice (rumination) |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2013, 5:18 am
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Replies: 6
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| I'd say you (consciously or unconsciously) were attracted to your friend and therefore feel betrayed (either by him or by her, or perhaps by both of them)... Or you have issues with your sibling's developing sexuality. Or you feel that your sister is 'piggaybacking' on your friendships to further h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Could really use some advice (rumination) |
| lostatsea |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2013, 3:11 am
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Replies: 6
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| Hello wrongplanet community, My mum was diagnosed with AS last year and I am in the process of being diagnosed myself. I would love some advice from people who have had similar experiences: I recently finished 'Aspergirls' and found it very relatable. In particular, when i am stressed I bring up and... |
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