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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How do you view your Diagnosis? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2009, 10:36 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,647
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| My diagnosis was one of the biggest reliefs of my life. I finally realised what was 'wrong' with me all these years....NOTHING! Now that I know why I am how I am, and that there are plenty of others who are the same, I can go about my life as I want, and more easily find like-minded people if the ne... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Self conflict over being on this site |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2009, 10:33 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
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| My mother, whose father most likely had Asperger's, and is possibly an Aspie herself, just recently came around....I mean, I was dx'ed in 2000, and my mother was fighting me tooth and nail about it till roundabout 6 months ago! Stay! Being here will ultimately make you feel better....for the support... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone Have Trouble Saying "Hi"? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2009, 10:27 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,930
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| Greetings like 'hi' bother me. I see no point to them, so I rarely use them. I also have trouble with the concept of waving at people. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Mainstream understanding of "lack of empathy" |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2009, 10:07 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,348
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| I, as well as a lot of the Aspies I know, am actually way OVER empathic....but the trouble with expressing it, as well as the trouble reading other people's superficial expressions, belies that fact. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you unintentionally disrespectful to people? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 30 Jun 2009, 7:59 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,626
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| NTs = some of the most mindlessly disrespectful people ever. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Do you feel unattractive? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 11:07 pm
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Replies: 237
Views: 37,475
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hyder13 wrote: I think Im reasonably attractive but mentally it can get kinda ugly hahaha
Same here....decent-looking by others' standards, but by the same people's standards, crazy as a bed bug.  |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Making Friends with Guys Without Having Them Fall for Me |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 10:59 pm
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Replies: 108
Views: 8,917
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Ehh...I have a boyfriend, and even if they've seen him, it doesn't work. Either that, or they hear the word 'boyfriend' and run like hell, meaning friendship OVER.
I'm out of ideas. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Do you feel unattractive? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 10:57 pm
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Replies: 237
Views: 37,475
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| I have a very hard time imagining how others could find me attractive, despite having seen ample evidence over the years that many of them DO, and despite the amount of effort I've put into improving my appearance. It might sound ridiculous (because I know I'd find it ridiculous if anyone who wasn't... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Making Friends with Guys Without Having Them Fall for Me |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 10:46 pm
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Replies: 108
Views: 8,917
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| Oiiiiii....when you figure out the answer to this, please let me know. Even though I am very NOT asexual (to say the least), I have had this problem with male friends who I just didn't like 'that way' for ages.....even to the point where I'm now VERY wary of men who want to befriend me, wondering wh... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Asperger's [diagnosis] Discounts |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 10:43 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 834
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| Don't know, but then again I never sought any out....though I am quite well aware that my diagnosis played a part in my law school's decision to give me a scholarship. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Add your name if you are a woman or girl with an ASD. |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 10:40 pm
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Replies: 145
Views: 12,719
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| 1.activebutodd 2.Adrienne 3.Aelith 4.Alannah B 5.Alicia 6.Amanda 7.Amy 8.Anne R 9.Beth 10.Brittany P 11.Caitlin 12.Celeste 13.Clare 14.Darby 15.Deirdre 16.Dilemma 17.Dilemma's Daughter 18.Elderwanda 19.Emelia 20.Emily W, aka Sophist 21.Emmie K 22.Emor from WP forums/Emma Upton 23.Gina Smith 24.Green... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you unintentionally disrespectful to people? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2009, 10:37 pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,626
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| I have, and always have had, a problem with the idea that some people are supposedly 'due' more respect FROM me than they GIVE me. This was a huge problem for me in school, particularly as a child. The idea of 'respecting' (ie, obeying every wish and command, no matter how stupid) someone just becau... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: A Coping Method Or Fanatsy Land? |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2009, 7:41 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,888
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| I don't know if there's a name for it as a whole, but the 'leaving your body during stressful situations' thing is called dissociative fugue. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Hey aspies |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009, 3:25 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
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| Friends are a good diversion, and a good venting place for your frustrations, provided they're the right friends. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: At my wit's end...Aspie on Aspie relationships = EPIC FAIL |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009, 3:20 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
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| Thanks a lot....I will try it, and look for the book as well. Anything that could help, I'm willing to give a shot. One positive thing this experience has given me, though, is an insight into how OTHER people used to feel having to deal with me when I was a little....ehh....how to put this nicely?..... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: At my wit's end...Aspie on Aspie relationships = EPIC FAIL |
| RoisinDubh |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009, 2:07 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
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| Actually, I have not....please do elaborate. |
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