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 Topic: Eye contact?? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 24
Views: 720
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:03 am Subject: Eye contact?? |
| To me it feels like looking at the sun minus the 'spots'. It's a very uncomfortable feeling. With that in mind I do try to consiously glance at people's eyes when starting a conversation, just enough ... |
| Topic: Do you guys ever say things over & over again in your mi |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 59
Views: 1497
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:34 pm Subject: Do you guys ever say things over & over again in your mi |
It also happens after I write something. I have to read my post over at least once, maybe twice...sometimes more. That's also why I tend to edit my posts a lot.
It can be annoying at times, but I'v ... |
| Topic: Do you guys ever say things over & over again in your mi |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 59
Views: 1497
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:11 pm Subject: Do you guys ever say things over & over again in your mi |
| It happens to me all the time, sometimes deliberatly and sometimes not. it seems to help me remember things whether I want to or not. Usually a thought loops back at least once. Sometimes my mind seem ... |
| Topic: How many of you are currently on antidepressants ? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 44
Views: 1182
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:59 pm Subject: How many of you are currently on antidepressants ? |
I notice I have less meltdowns on them, or at least if I meltdown I don't have as many of the violent I want to hurt myself kind...
Currently I'm on Welbutrin (Bupropion SR) 150 mg 1x a day.
I'm ... |
| Topic: This guy is pissing me off |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 27
Views: 1221
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:14 pm Subject: This guy is pissing me off |
Thank you for elaborating on that. I do feel sorry for her. When she claims to be autistic, I thought she was a troll, and she's lying,.
She probably thought the same when you came on. To her you ... |
| Topic: This guy is pissing me off |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 27
Views: 1221
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:55 am Subject: This guy is pissing me off |
| I have been very nice and patient with her, and despite that she did nothing but insult me. And when she insulted me with that ignorant "almost" autistic statement, I told her that I did not appreciat ... |
| Topic: Autism Awareness Month- tips |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 9
Views: 615
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:32 am Subject: Autism Awareness Month- tips |
^^^^
Cool.
Also, would you saw AS is part of Autism or separate? Personally, I consider them the same but some try to attack autistic rights (including other autists!) by saying it's a bunch of HF ... |
| Topic: Frustrated and discouraged |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 22
Views: 981
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:23 am Subject: Frustrated and discouraged |
| I'm sorry for being MIA, but I did manage to have a peaceful discussion with the person who aggravated me originally. I feel better about that person now, and I hope they do towards me too. It is on ... |
| Topic: This guy is pissing me off |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 27
Views: 1221
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:28 am Subject: This guy is pissing me off |
Chimchar, I've read your posts there and now here. You are not representing ND either.
I'm sorry to say that, but I read through your posts and I found them offensive too. I'm going to go out on a ... |
| Topic: Aspies being able to understand their actions? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 19
Views: 759
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:47 am Subject: Aspies being able to understand their actions? |
You got lectured on table manners by Temple Grandin? 
Yes.... That is. Not only that but she used me (not by name) as an example in her speech right after.
She had to add. "I met this girl du ... |
| Topic: Why I dont care for Sarcasm |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 55
Views: 1377
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:57 am Subject: Why I dont care for Sarcasm |
Even if I may somewhat admore people that make great sarcastic comments on TV (Simon from American Idol, and the character House), I have a hard time using it.
If it's not related to a person I kno ... |
| Topic: Is anyone else afraid to be late? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 19
Views: 513
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:46 am Subject: Is anyone else afraid to be late? |
If it's a job or school I make it my point to be early or at least ontime. Unfortunately my "end one task, start the next" problem gets in the way causing me to be late to some of my things.  |
| Topic: Aspies being able to understand their actions? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 19
Views: 759
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:36 am Subject: Aspies being able to understand their actions? |
I was told by a very well known autistic advocate when I was eating at a banquit "like a pig" Her words... See if you can guess who she was...she's well known for her live stock handling abilities.
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| Topic: meltdowns? fall asleep/tired or biting meltdowns? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 10
Views: 264
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:16 am Subject: meltdowns? fall asleep/tired or biting meltdowns? |
| When I was a child I used to throw fits, get into hitting my head (usually against an open door?), or I'd bite up my arms. The worse I felt, the harder the bite. On especially tense moments I could br ... |
| Topic: What if? |
MJIthewriter
Replies: 0
Views: 168
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:56 am Subject: What if? |
As I posted this at Autism Speaks:
I'm sure I've repeated this question in several of my posts, but I'll go on.
What if the main handicap associated with autism is the misunderstanding between w ... |
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