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 Topic: I can't find these symptoms at all and I'm freaking out. |
Matt62
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 Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:52 pm Subject: I can't find these symptoms at all and I'm freaking out. |
As a former psych student, I am knowledgeable about this,
Anxiety. More specifically, its a Panic Attack, which can even resemble a heart attack in some..
I have had a couple myself. Very scar ... |
| Topic: Top ten LEAST aspie friendly places known to man. |
Matt62
Replies: 36
Views: 2160
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:48 pm Subject: Top ten LEAST aspie friendly places known to man. |
I recently posted my experience/feelings on Dentist offices, esp. those of the "Cattle Car" type (pack 'em in). So that would definitely be on the list.
Of course, its the same for NTs too! LOL
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| Topic: Top ten LEAST aspie friendly places known to man. |
Matt62
Replies: 36
Views: 2160
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:37 am Subject: Top ten LEAST aspie friendly places known to man. |
Number 1 most unfriendly place for AS?ASD people is (drum Roll!)
Junior high School (US Version). Simply put, Hell on Earth!
My Local Super wal-Mart is a close second. Too crowded, awful lightin ... |
| Topic: Are there any "black" Aspies here?(No racial jokes |
Matt62
Replies: 70
Views: 8784
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:30 am Subject: Are there any "black" Aspies here?(No racial jokes |
ROFLMAO! Marty, that was TOO funny!
And certainly, that is a European Asp. Or Adder, whatever..
Matt |
| Topic: I found out why my relationships fail |
Matt62
Replies: 15
Views: 1623
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Forum: Love and Dating Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:41 pm Subject: I found out why my relationships fail |
Glad you learned this lesson.
For myself, I'm the opposite. I try to go very slow, which can be seen as "Too insecure" by many females. Plus, the body language thing is a real CHALLENGE for me. I ... |
| Topic: Autism or Asperger's... it might depend on your doctor |
Matt62
Replies: 49
Views: 2406
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:25 pm Subject: Autism or Asperger's... it might depend on your doctor |
| Well, HFA isn't really a dx anyway, in my understanding. Its classical autism where the person is pretty functional, able to partly cope, etc. as opposed to Asperger's, which is also autism but seems ... |
| Topic: Do you think aspergers Is a gift or a curse? |
Matt62
Replies: 68
Views: 3855
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:55 pm Subject: Do you think aspergers Is a gift or a curse? |
Its certainly a curse & a gift. Its a gift when I write poetry or decide to study something, or apply my learning to my hobbies.
Its a curse because it kills romance, fosters misunderstanding ... |
| Topic: Do you love your inner world? |
Matt62
Replies: 116
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:52 pm Subject: Do you love your inner world? |
| Oh, I certainly match my Inner World to my emotions. When I had a major depression back in my Senior year in High School., it was a very dark, grim place, where I often chose to play an evil character ... |
| Topic: Light Sensitivity (Photophobia) And Autism |
Matt62
Replies: 29
Views: 2694
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:46 pm Subject: Light Sensitivity (Photophobia) And Autism |
| Well that explains THAT. I thought it was related to the visual distortions we can get by staring at something too long. I cannot even read by bright lamps. And that was the despair of my parents who ... |
| Topic: Is it really that hard for everyone ? |
Matt62
Replies: 12
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Forum: Love and Dating Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:16 am Subject: Is it really that hard for everyone ? |
| Unfortunately as as a probable ASD male, women (esp. young) love to flirt/play headgames. Which I of course, suck at. I do not get playing hard to get. And I find it disgusting to think someone wants ... |
| Topic: He calls it "Shut Down Mode" |
Matt62
Replies: 48
Views: 4791
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Forum: Love and Dating Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:05 am Subject: He calls it "Shut Down Mode" |
ValentineWiggin just said it all:
Best way to support us in shutdown mode? Just back Off but try to protect us during it. Just Leave ME Alone is what its all about..
If I've shutdown stimul ... |
| Topic: Do you love your inner world? |
Matt62
Replies: 116
Views: 8403
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:55 am Subject: Do you love your inner world? |
Its gotten a bit sparse, of late. I used to feed it with stuff from my favorite fantasy novels, but I've slowed down on that.
These days its often just my Past (which I need to stop reflecting on ... |
| Topic: Light Sensitivity (Photophobia) And Autism |
Matt62
Replies: 29
Views: 2694
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:51 am Subject: Light Sensitivity (Photophobia) And Autism |
Hmm, never knew there was a name for the afterimages, those definitely effect & distract me.
I too, wear shades outside, even on overcast days. Worst thing I've found, is sunlight (direct or eve ... |
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