28 Jul 2009, 10:31 pm
sinsboldly
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28 Jul 2009, 11:59 pm
29 Jul 2009, 1:25 am
welcome home!
Merle
Haha you figured out my name, though I think the more common interpretation is "Do not touch me." An old screen name of mine since I was 16.
Hopefully this site will be helpful, though I have to admit I've approached it with a degree of apprehension and skepticism. I do not enjoy forums, but at least this one is educational
29 Jul 2009, 4:25 am
puzzle62 wrote:
I call my mother the grammar police ( also calorie cop)-but it does tend to be a family trait. I remember once we were discussing the difference between "further" and "farther" and suddenly thinking-"Do other families have these kind of discussions?" My younger brother teaches ESL overseas so he is particularly particular.
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29 Jul 2009, 7:53 am
29 Jul 2009, 11:44 am
I call my mother the grammar police ( also calorie cop)-but it does tend to be a family trait. I remember once we were discussing the difference between "further" and "farther" and suddenly thinking-"Do other families have these kind of discussions?" My younger brother teaches ESL overseas so he is particularly particular. [/quote]
We definitely have these discussions, Car rides,even short ones to the store, always end up in these kinds of discussions, yesterday it was "worst" and "worse" and "why does my husband say 'acrosst or acrossed'" He denies saying this, so I promised to let him know when it happens.
29 Jul 2009, 6:50 pm
Hey, thanks for posting topic on this, i'm new and undiagnosed too. Mainly because at this stage of my life I don't trust therapists (they have consistently grossly misunderstood after telling me in a patronizing kind of way that it's ok i can open up to them they're there for me to talk to) of any kind even ones that are ASD specialist. Perhaps one day I will and will find out some truth. Right now, I don't want to expend the energy it will take to communicate with anyone of that nature in 'their' language. Happy to be here. 
29 Jul 2009, 7:02 pm
I know what you mean, my son had this 1 psychiatrist for 6 years and then on his last visit (because he was 19 and dropping off of our insurance), the shrink was rude to him and told him to quit freeloading on his parents. he was so rude I found my other son a new DR. for his RXs, as long as he was getting our money he was nice. My son will never trust another shrink, thankfully our GP give him his rxs now, he gets them at walmart for $4.
29 Jul 2009, 8:10 pm
I know what you mean, my son had this 1 psychiatrist for 6 years and then on his last visit (because he was 19 and dropping off of our insurance), the shrink was rude to him and told him to quit freeloading on his parents. he was so rude I found my other son a new DR. for his RXs, as long as he was getting our money he was nice. My son will never trust another shrink, thankfully our GP give him his rxs now, he gets them at walmart for $4.
Yeh, I don't actually resent the people I just find it frustrating making the effort to talk to them in terms I know they'll understand. It's an issue with humanity I have. Luckily it doesn't apply to all people and if I manage to keep it simple and clear it's usually fine.
I value having a doctor that I can relax with though, I reckon you gotta feel comfortable with them and it is important. Rudeness is not on
cheers
