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18 Oct 2007, 4:11 pm

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Always looking much younger than I really am. Usually figuring things out more quickly than others. The ability to teach myself many things without formal instruction.

That's amazing - but why do you think that these traits have anything to do with Aperger's Syndrome? Why does anyone think that these apparent beautiful aspects of themselves are present in their lives due to the autistic spectrum necessarily and not to the inherent nature of their soul - the innermost part of their being - a place which is neither obscured by disorder or tainted with confusion?

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18 Oct 2007, 4:16 pm

Being able to OCD out on a project to the max.

Also, I am totally loyal to buddies to a point, then thrice burned I am finished for good.

Memories, I can recall the weirdest and at time most helpful things.

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18 Oct 2007, 5:11 pm

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For me its the focus with which i can pursue my main passion in life(philosophy), which provides my life with both purpose and pleasure

Read some Sartre. Lost in a cold, unfeeling universe.

Try reading some Nietzche. And then tell me what the f*ck he's on about. Unter und Uber!

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18 Oct 2007, 5:32 pm

I developed a passion about comparative religion when I was about 10 or 11 years old. I am now 51 years old and a sociology professor specializing in religious studies.

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18 Oct 2007, 6:34 pm

I think I wouldn't have such a superior intellect if not for AS, nor would I be immune to most human emotions, such as those that would cloud my judgment and make me prejudice or believe things without any logic to back them, which means nor would I see things more clearly than most people.
If not for AS, I might be wasting my life as a follower of a god instead of a leader of myself.

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18 Oct 2007, 6:41 pm

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Never catching VD, because you can't get laid.

Omg... hahaha

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18 Oct 2007, 6:54 pm

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hartzofspace wrote:

Always looking much younger than I really am. Usually figuring things out more quickly than others. The ability to teach myself many things without formal instruction.

I don't know about always looking younger, though supposedly I now look 10-20 years younger than I am, but the other things fit ME! I guess we think they are autistic because:

1. Its so common here.
2. It is in the DSM.
3. It is logical.
4. Most NTs AREN'T like that!

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18 Oct 2007, 6:59 pm

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MAN! I was like that for about 35 YEARS! I OCDd too much, so I really try to catch myself. Friends were fair weather, etc.... so I gave up. Oh well, I still have the memories. In fact, I actually try to remember things from my past that I never thought about.

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18 Oct 2007, 7:02 pm

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Kalister1 wrote:

Never catching VD, because you can't get laid.

Omg... hahaha

I wish we could laugh with you gals. :oops:

HECK, given how promiscuous so many are, I don't know if I even want to try. The chances are great that I could catch a VD *****AND***** be left with a huge bill for alimony and maybe child support. NO THANKS!

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18 Oct 2007, 7:05 pm

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jjstar wrote:

hartzofspace wrote:

Always looking much younger than I really am. Usually figuring things out more quickly than others. The ability to teach myself many things without formal instruction.

Don't people with AS tend to look younger because of their lack of facial expression?

I once knew this chick who was just this giant ball of attitude. She was only 16 but she had lines on her forehead comparable to a 40 year old from all the faces she made.

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18 Oct 2007, 7:18 pm

jjstar wrote:

hartzofspace wrote:

Always looking much younger than I really am. Usually figuring things out more quickly than others. The ability to teach myself many things without formal instruction.

I don't know, really. But your words come across quite beautifully!

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18 Oct 2007, 7:26 pm

KristaMeth wrote:

2ukenkerl wrote:

jjstar wrote:

hartzofspace wrote:

Always looking much younger than I really am. Usually figuring things out more quickly than others. The ability to teach myself many things without formal instruction.

WELL, supposedly I DO now look younger than I am. I have almost gotten to habitually show some expression, but usually don't. As for lines on the forehead, you DO have to look close to see the few on mine. I am over 40. I don't think I have any other lines on the face. As far as ALWAYS looking younger? I don't think so.

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18 Oct 2007, 7:40 pm

Narrow and focused interests.

It makes us build nuclear devices (all the good stuff).

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18 Oct 2007, 7:54 pm

Yeah, looking younger than one's age is a common AS characteristic.

As a kid, I hated it. I looked about 12 when I was 18.

Now, at 51 years old, it is great to look like I am in my late 30s (as I am told).