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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Neurotypical Mask |
| windtreeman |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2016, 1:58 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,011
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| Been putting that mask on daily since I turned about 17 or 18. Took until then to truly figure it out, but I'm still seen as rather idiosyncratic, just in a more jovial manner that people find very easy to get along with. Unfortunately, the mask is nigh impossible to remove around almost anyone now.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you adopt multiple personas? |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2015, 11:16 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,818
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| Yes, indeed; pretty much word for word similar to how I interact with others. I, too, have only ever felt like I was 100% myself around one other person, ever. Also, I agree that it's absolutely impossible to turn it off, because sometimes, I don't even know what that means. Don't you love when diff... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have a formal ASD assessment tomorrow |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2015, 11:10 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 773
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| Glad to hear you found one of the good ones! I think my diagnosis testing/appointments cost around 1.5k, but I suspect that's simply the health insurance rate or something like that and an out of pocket patient would pay very similar to yours. Best of luck! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Not understanding the severity of situations |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2015, 11:08 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 522
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| I tend to go to either extreme, wherein I either experience or hear about something quite horrific and have no emotional reaction, or at least not the emotional reaction expected of me, OR, I entirely overreact like a runaway train down a mountain. The overreaction tends to occur with anyone in a po... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I need help - social anxiety |
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Posted: 28 Sep 2015, 11:06 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 749
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| I've got two probably pointless tidbits of info pertaining to your situation: Firstly, I've definitely been in your shoes! Haircuts with talkative hairdressers can be so exhausting. A few years ago, I kind of had an epiphany and realized that of all people I might socially interact with, I care the ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Life Organization |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2014, 10:45 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 639
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| Oh man, I'm in the same boat with you. I purposely push friends away for fear that they'll soon want to spend more time together, which I simply can't fathom having the energy for. I have a serious problem coming to terms with 'plans' like, I obsess over a pre-planned date to hangout and it becomes ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What types of socialization do you enjoy? |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2013, 1:57 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,748
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| I feel kind of selfish, but I only enjoying talking about things that I find particularly interesting...I'm sure this isn't too uncommon, but I genuinely can't stand talking about anything else. I agree that unless I see personal gain in the conversation, I find it impossible to put any effort into.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Strange Feeling |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2013, 1:52 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,528
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| I used to experience something similar from about as early as I could remember until my early teens. For me, it was probably related to an almost constant anxiety about everything. Perhaps I still feel it nowadays, but I associate it with some sort of panic reaction...not sure. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Pokemon Cards |
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Posted: 20 Oct 2013, 1:21 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
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| Heck yeah, I was a Pokemon nut. I got into it about a year later than most of my classmates, but once I did, my collection quickly eclipsed everyone else. I have the complete original set, many of which are 1st edition (though not Charizard, sadly :/) and all are in superb condition. I was so anal a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The eye thing... |
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Posted: 05 Jul 2013, 12:55 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,406
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| I've always wondered if adolescents with Asperger's don't make eye contact simply due to a lack of innate understanding that eye contact is expected in conversation, or also because they're intimidated? Perhaps all of us had issues with eye contact as children and have been heckled enough for it, th... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Was Adjusting to Dorm Life Hard for You? |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2013, 1:01 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,360
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| Hey Lenny, Adjusting to dorm life was difficult, but ultimately, much easier than I'd feared. I think the main thing is the understanding of those around you...having kind and accepting people on your floor helps massively and can definitely make all the difference. That said, there were people from... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Diagnostic testing for Asperger's Syndrome |
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Posted: 09 May 2013, 11:15 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Yep, mine took 6hrs. The main advice I have for ya, is not to get too worked up. I felt a lot of anxiety before the assessment and absolutely 100% of it ended up being completely wasted energy. It went smoothly and I never once felt like I was out of my comfort zone. I'd say the 6hrs actually only f... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: guys here: get female friends, but not a girlfriend |
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Posted: 09 May 2013, 1:22 am
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,325
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| Dude, yes. I'm always 'the friend' and I'm pretty sure, it's because my social ineptness has led me to people please nonstop. Essentially, I tell them what they want to hear which leads to pretty quick friendships, but absolutely no romantic interest. I really think some women (and probably men) nee... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: How do I lower body fat percentage without losing weight? |
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Posted: 04 May 2013, 6:15 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Yeah, the only way to keep your weight consistent (if that's your goal) but cut your body's fat stores, is to build muscle while burning fat. Men who exercise regularly and hope to build muscle, need to consume at least one gram of protein per pound of lean body weight. I weigh 165lbs at 12% BF, so ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Am I above average looking, just average or ugly? |
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Posted: 04 May 2013, 6:10 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,187
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| Agreed, you're a good looking dude...just need that smile so you exude openness and joviality. I think a fit physique would do wonders to both your in-person confidence and your dating success. As you've already proven, when people can 'shop' for potential partners among dozens of options, they're g... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: names |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2013, 6:13 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,856
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| I've always felt the exact same way. It's definitely always felt wrong/awkward/uncomfortable to call people by their name. I'm usually fine if it's a nickname (so I'm usually the one who makes 'em up) or preceded by 'uncle, aunty' etc. but calling them by their name feels very strange. I also feel w... |
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