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Message |
 Topic: Too sensitive for bipolar meds? |
tropicalcows
Replies: 6
Views: 708
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 Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:12 pm Subject: Too sensitive for bipolar meds? |
| I know people with autism tend to be more sensitive to medication, but I have a serious issue. My body hasn't been able to tolerate any of the mood stabilizers and anti psychotics I've tried, even at ... |
| Topic: Effect of intelligence on autism... |
tropicalcows
Replies: 41
Views: 1935
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:15 pm Subject: Effect of intelligence on autism... |
This is what I meant by "powering" through things. Even in my young daughter I can see it. SHe is intelligent, so she has been able to learn and devise many rules to keep her flying under the rada ... |
| Topic: Asperger Syndrome and "Extreme Male Brain" Theory |
tropicalcows
Replies: 22
Views: 2094
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:57 pm Subject: Asperger Syndrome and "Extreme Male Brain" Theory |
| Another study showed that males with autism had normal testosterone levels, though those with higher levels had more severe features. I'm not sure if it was the same study or another one, but it's res ... |
| Topic: New Hypothesis of mine on why girls are diagnosed less |
tropicalcows
Replies: 46
Views: 2733
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:18 pm Subject: New Hypothesis of mine on why girls are diagnosed less |
| I was a very shy, kind young girl who went undiagnosed. My elementary teachers pointed out my abnormal behavior to my mom and just said I needed to stop. So I grew up wondering why I felt so different ... |
| Topic: Do you find this type of gossip boring? |
tropicalcows
Replies: 26
Views: 1164
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:32 pm Subject: Do you find this type of gossip boring? |
| Shallow topics are so dull. I only care about deep emotions. |
| Topic: Changing your stim to something more socially acceptable? |
tropicalcows
Replies: 11
Views: 693
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:16 pm Subject: Changing your stim to something more socially acceptable? |
| From about age 2 to 8, I would twist my hair around my finger and pull the hair out all the time. The teachers would complain to my mom about it, so I began to pick the skin around my fingernails inst ... |
| Topic: Is this the standard Aspie reaction to alcohol? |
tropicalcows
Replies: 33
Views: 1764
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:00 pm Subject: Is this the standard Aspie reaction to alcohol? |
| I get dizzy, then experience a panic attack. It's not fun for me at all. |
| Topic: Sounds that send chills down your spine |
tropicalcows
Replies: 16
Views: 828
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:16 pm Subject: Sounds that send chills down your spine |
The sound of rain and cats purring or meowing
I don't like many noises. |
| Topic: Sensitive skin |
tropicalcows
Replies: 4
Views: 321
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:10 pm Subject: Sensitive skin |
| Do any of you have very sensitive skin? I can't wear makeup because my skin starts to itch and my eyes water. Earrings (even high quality ones) make my ears become inflamed and bleed. Most hair and sk ... |
| Topic: Do you have brown on the inside of your iris on your eyes? |
tropicalcows
Replies: 29
Views: 2775
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:23 pm Subject: Do you have brown on the inside of your iris on your eyes? |
| I have solid blue eyes. No brown spots. |
| Topic: alcohol and aspergers |
tropicalcows
Replies: 50
Views: 3048
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:07 am Subject: alcohol and aspergers |
| Am I the only one who gets panic attacks from drinking? |
| Topic: Stuck in reverse - need help |
tropicalcows
Replies: 3
Views: 267
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:51 pm Subject: Stuck in reverse - need help |
I am in serious trouble right now. I don't know what to do.
I will preface this by saying I've been diagnosed with social anxiety, depression, etc., but the autism went unnoticed. I am certain I ha ... |
| Topic: scarred … by kate. |
tropicalcows
Replies: 5
Views: 414
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:04 am Subject: scarred … by kate. |
Wow, I really related to that.  |
| Topic: Post a random truth (about yourself) |
tropicalcows
Replies: 16790
Views: 599557
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:19 pm Subject: Post a random truth (about yourself) |
| My cat is the only living being that I love. |
| Topic: Post something that made you UNHAPPY today. |
tropicalcows
Replies: 7936
Views: 300750
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:17 pm Subject: Post something that made you UNHAPPY today. |
| My mom took me to the bank and my college's bookstore, but we had to stop at the insurance agency so my mom could sign her house insurance forms. A quick stop turned into an entire hour, because my mo ... |
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