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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Think I'm at the self diagnosis stage. |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2012, 1:01 am
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Replies: 22
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| At my age (49) I am more than HAPPY to be labeled & diagnosed as having Asperger's. Hell, I'm even planning to buy a medical ID bracelet that says "AUTISM." Why? After a while you get TIRED of being inundated with the same probing questions: "How come you're not married?" "How come you're not a ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Think I'm at the self diagnosis stage. |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2012, 10:50 pm
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Replies: 22
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| Hey Jetbuilder. For a while I wondered if I was on the spectrum. I took all the online tests and they all confirmed i was on the spectrum. However, just to make sure, I decided to get an evaluation from a professional. I was screened by Clinical Psychologist Cary Terra, LMFT in Seattle and she agree... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspie Anthem(s)? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2012, 11:09 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,595
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'Who Wants To Live Forever' by Queen
There's no time for us-
There's no place for us-
What is that thing that builds our dreams
Then slips away from us
Who wants to live forever?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE&ob=av3e[/youtube] |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: want to not exist |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012, 9:19 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,278
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| In 1992 I attempted suicide. It wasn't a half-hearted attempt either. I really meant it. I washed down 48 Benadryl capsules with Michelob. (I figured 24 caps would do the trick but I took another 24 just in case). I ended up spending two months in a psych hospital. I have 4 brothers and 1 sister but... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you think aspies make good business partners or bosses? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012, 9:07 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
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| For myself I would make a lousy boss because I don't like confronting anyone. Of course, I tend to do so many things alone that I'd probably also be a lousy business partner. But that's just me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: greenturtle74’s Cartoon Guide to Asperger’s |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012, 9:05 pm
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Replies: 680
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| Good job, GreenTurtle. You've made all of us Aspies proud. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Social withdrawl: learned, or born with it? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 36
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| I was abused quite a lot growing up. I was beaten by the teachers in school. I was bullied by kids in elementary & high school. I was physically abused by father. (My mother had left). So I would think I'm socially withdrawn - even till now - because of all these abuses. Of course, I also have A... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Aspergers High (parody commercial) |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2012, 8:33 pm
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Replies: 43
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| This is my first time seeing it and it was hilarious. I wasn't at all offended. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: autisticPepole not allowedin supermarket? (what??) |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2012, 8:24 pm
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Replies: 82
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| As someone with Asperger's, I definitely feel your pain. It's like when i saw "Adam." That movie was extremely hard to watch because of the bullying - which was like me being bullied all over again. I'm sure if I was in the store, and overheard their callous conversation to you and your brother, I w... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What star trek character do yo most identify with? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2012, 12:53 am
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Replies: 124
Views: 11,350
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Best Representation of Asperger's/Autism on film |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2012, 12:37 am
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Replies: 59
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| Ben X. I think it's a Dutch or Swedish film. Anyway, it's hard for me to watch because the main character gets bullied in high school - and it's like I'm being bullied all over again. It does make you wonder - how many Aspies commit suicide just to 'get away from it all?' |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Where do you like to shop for clothes? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 10 Apr 2012, 11:29 pm
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Replies: 55
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| Value Village. There are a few of those in Seattle. I guess I'm a cheapskate too becauue I only go clothes shopping about once every two-three years. The one black jeans I own is about 8 years old. My sneakers can DEFINITELY be retired. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I hate being alone???? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012, 6:37 pm
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Replies: 15
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| If you feel bad about being a virgin at 19, how would you feel being a virgin at 49?! Yeah, that's me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else hate being called by name? |
| redrobin62 |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2012, 1:36 pm
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Replies: 40
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| I'm a male. In this country my first name - Robin - is basically female though there are several famous male Robins: Robin Williams, Batman & Robin, Robin Hood, etc. For years I used my middle name - Ray. I've learned to accept Robin now because it's me, it defines me, it's who I am, and if peop... |
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