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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New Diagnosis and just joined the forum |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2016, 7:58 pm
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| Hi there, welcome. When I first started posting in the forum, I had suspected I had some form of autism, but wasn't officially diagnosed. I am now 32 years old and have officially been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, so we're in a similar boat. This boat is overwhelming, but you're not alone. The ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: That new girl. |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 03 Apr 2016, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 308
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RoadRatt wrote: Hey shandroid welcome. 
Thank you! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: On the cusp of 30 and unable to cope any longer |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 9:11 pm
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Replies: 10
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I feel as though I could've easily written what you've written here. Our scenarios nearly mirror each other. If anything, you should find some like-minded people here (like myself) who at least understand when no one else seems to.
Welcome. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 9:06 pm
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Replies: 5,809
Views: 1,308,661
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| What is your first name? Shannon. Age: 32. Location: U.S.A. Hobbies and Interests: Writing, animal welfare, music, neuroscience, et cetera. Why are you here? Probably for the same reason you are. When were you diagnosed? I have been mis diagnosed for many, many years. Favorite subjects: Science. Ye... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Can somebody please help me? |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,412
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| While I can't exactly offer advice to you, I hope I can offer you comfort in knowing that you're absolutely not alone. When I read your account of events, it sounds like I could've easily written it myself. I have been misdiagnosed several times, generally in the vein of "manic depression"... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: That new girl. |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 308
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TheAP wrote: Welcome to WP! Hope you enjoy it here.
Thank you. I am thrilled that something like this exists. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: That new girl. |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:40 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 308
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| Hello. It has taken me about 8 months to say anything on here, but I've been a reader for quite a while. I felt it was probably time I introduced myself. I am looking forward to communicating with like-minded people, as I don't talk to anyone in "real life" about being on the spectrum. So... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: That new girl. |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:39 pm
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Replies: 10
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Catlover5 wrote: Welcome to Wrong Planet, shandroid 
Thank you! I already like your name. I am a feline behaviorist and manage an adoption cattery. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Sick of being abnormal |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:37 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 833
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| I'm tired of not being able to do something that is a natural part of life for most people. I have no idea how people are actually managing to get together and have relationships, it just seems impossible for me. Whenever I meet someone and there seems to be a spark I can't maintain it. It just all... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: That new girl. |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:29 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 308
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| Hello. It has taken me about 8 months to say anything on here, but I've been a reader for quite a while. I felt it was probably time I introduced myself. I am looking forward to communicating with like-minded people, as I don't talk to anyone in "real life" about being on the spectrum. So,... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) test |
| shandroid |
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 8:22 pm
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Replies: 136
Views: 30,237
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| I hadn't taken this particular test before, so thank you for posting it. I scored 37. |
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