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 Topic: Habitual job quitter |
bettybarton
Replies: 16
Views: 624
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:26 am Subject: Habitual job quitter |
| hi- yes!!! me EXACTLY!! it took me years to realise the problem was not the job, but being around other people; i just thought it was- thetrvelingwas too much, i didnt like the job, that person made ... |
| Topic: How much do you think Asperger's holds you back in career? |
bettybarton
Replies: 32
Views: 768
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:55 am Subject: How much do you think Asperger's holds you back in career? |
utterly destroyed it too...
i have problems being around other people, so found it excruciating to work in an office/studio.
i also have problems understanding motivations etc in others. i have pr ... |
| Topic: Do you feel like you went through a lot and don't get credit |
bettybarton
Replies: 20
Views: 543
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:45 am Subject: Do you feel like you went through a lot and don't get credit |
yes, utterly.
even when bad things have hapened, one is expected to just get on with it- but when it's something whoich relates to things i find really hard because of a/s- like being around people ... |
| Topic: anyone tried hypnotism to help? |
bettybarton
Replies: 5
Views: 252
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:13 am Subject: anyone tried hypnotism to help? |
though i know there is no cure or much treatment for a/s- has anyone tried hypnotism?
my childhood synethesia wore off (sadly- , as it was super fun!) and, by 25, my hatred of nearly all foods wore ... |
| Topic: gesticulation, normal speech -other non typical aspies? |
bettybarton
Replies: 11
Views: 378
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:01 am Subject: gesticulation, normal speech -other non typical aspies? |
thank you both... i suppose some aspies just appear normal w this- spectrum disorder etc; i have found the defintions of aspergers to be hard to understand and somewhat unreliable...
its much bett ... |
| Topic: I hate water! |
bettybarton
Replies: 24
Views: 693
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:56 am Subject: I hate water! |
i dont hate it that much, but it def tastes metalic.
my friend used to buy a mineral water from greece, which hasa realy high calcium content,a nd tastde milkey but in a NICE way! but i could never ... |
| Topic: gesticulation, normal speech -other non typical aspies? |
bettybarton
Replies: 11
Views: 378
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:31 am Subject: gesticulation, normal speech -other non typical aspies? |
| though aspies are supposed to be monotonal, have little body movement etc, i am only like this when im really bad; and when i am really, really bad, i cannot speak at all. i can generally summon up- c ... |
| Topic: Filterless thinking (do you share these opinions?) |
bettybarton
Replies: 11
Views: 477
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:11 am Subject: Filterless thinking (do you share these opinions?) |
| hi- yes, i do thisto some extent... but i also filter things, and you probably do too- afterall, you are filtering out the chance of heart failrure; its remote statistically- and concentrate on someth ... |
| Topic: It doesn't look right anymore... |
bettybarton
Replies: 16
Views: 483
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:27 pm Subject: It doesn't look right anymore... |
| yes- ive had it when ive been a little high with depression, or stressed with anxiety- mild psychosis (though perhaps this isnt the cause of your experiance). colours were brighter, edges sharper, sou ... |
| Topic: Non-touchers and relationships? |
bettybarton
Replies: 17
Views: 630
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 7:24 pm Subject: Non-touchers and relationships? |
| the time i had a boyfriend (long before i knew about a/s-i was 16 at the time) it took me ages to realsie that when we were snogging and his hands would be all over me i'd start shuddering oddly. we w ... |
| Topic: are you an unusually fast walker? |
bettybarton
Replies: 91
Views: 1971
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 6:58 pm Subject: are you an unusually fast walker? |
| thanks. i dont thnik its just beacuse i dont like where i am- or that it's dull. i just think fast is the NORMAL speed to walk, not the annoying run-of-the-mill slow, lumbering gait eveyone else annoy ... |
| Topic: are you an unusually fast walker? |
bettybarton
Replies: 91
Views: 1971
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 6:50 pm Subject: are you an unusually fast walker? |
i read somewhere that aspies have great (ie unusual) reserves of stamina and physical strength, which i do.
i have always been a really fast walker, and wondered if this is a common side affect? (eff ... |
| Topic: Reconciled with any bullies ? |
bettybarton
Replies: 59
Views: 2075
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 6:44 pm Subject: Reconciled with any bullies ? |
no. perhaps if they showed remorse; but probably not- i'd still despise anyone who had behaved in such a cruel manner....
i had 5 years of severe bullying from my best friends; luckily i had the ch ... |
| Topic: Why do we look younger? |
bettybarton
Replies: 135
Views: 5136
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 6:57 am Subject: Why do we look younger? |
ive always stayed out of the sun and have blackouts on my windows at home.
about 80% or more of aging is sun damage!
also i'd agree with comments about drinking etc less...
i am 35 and look abou ... |
| Topic: are you messy/ untidy?? |
bettybarton
Replies: 45
Views: 1032
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:09 am Subject: are you messy/ untidy?? |
phew- im so glad im not alone!!!!  |
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