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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Which word do you prefer, disorder or disability? |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2017, 8:15 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,699
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| Ummm, neither really. But between those 2 options, I like disorder better from the aspect of it meaning irregular. Though really I don't feel either one fits me well. I don't see myself as disabled and though I might be different, disorder doesn't really fit all that well either. Step in my house an... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "How are you?" as a greeting |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2017, 8:04 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,512
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| This one has been puzzling me for a while now. I get the asking people in conversation "how are you" but most people not actually wanting to know, just a formality. I also hear this a lot passing people at work in the hallways, like a greeting instead of "hi". There's just not en... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Questions about you |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 25 May 2017, 11:30 pm
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Replies: 5,809
Views: 1,308,841
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| What is your first name? Jessi Age: 33 Location: California Hobbies and Interests: making jewelry, jigsaw puzzles, reading, baking Why are you here? connect with other Aspies and share experiences When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):... in process Favorite subjects: data scie... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anybody else here procrastinate out of anxiety? |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 21 May 2017, 10:42 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,924
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| Um, yes, all the time! I procrastinated finding a therapist for >1.5 years because making the phone call caused so much anxiety. I procrastinate things at work that make me anxious, and that's bad as the putting it off makes the anxiety worse. I've been working on not procrastinating - or at least n... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Oblivious |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 21 May 2017, 10:39 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 892
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| Did I know I was different? Not really. I felt like the black sheep of the family - lazy, anti-social, shy, "difficult". I was frequently told I was difficult and I'm still reminded of that by my mom. Gee.. thanks. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Interests? |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 16 May 2017, 9:12 pm
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Replies: 83
Views: 6,504
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-data analysis
-SQL
-psychotherapy & abnormal psychology (gee, I wonder why!)
-power tools
-soldering precious metals/jewelry making
At least that is for now... might be different in a few months |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you have a shutdown/meltdown on a forum? |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 16 May 2017, 9:09 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 667
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| Sounds like a normal reaction to me. I'll shutdown whenever I feel overwhelmed in any way, regardless of the type of situation or environment. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Bipolar & possible Aspie |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 16 May 2017, 8:28 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 330
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| Hi! If you aren't sure and want to know get a diagnosis. That's what I finally did at 40. If you "might" be bipolar and can function off meds bipolar (most meds for depression are a bad idea if you are bipolar) you would most likely be bipolar 2 like me. It tends to run more to the depres... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Bipolar & possible Aspie |
| jesswah |
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Posted: 15 May 2017, 9:22 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 330
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| Hi! New here... I'm 33, F, and lately been thinking more about whether or not I have Asperger's. It was something my mom & sister suggested to me a few years ago, but I wasn't really ready to hear it at the time (they presented it like "you're defective and need to change"; did not go ... |
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