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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else having special interests take over? |
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Posted: 02 May 2020, 3:35 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,284
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| I would say that special interests can be helpful at times of stress and anxiety such as the current situation with coronavirus. I had a nervous breakdown a few years ago and I had a special interest with neca figures and me thinking about it and buying figures really helped me at the time with dive... |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: What have you been playing lately? |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2020, 2:18 pm
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Replies: 72
Views: 6,709
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| I've been playing days gone recently on PS4 and just got street fighter 5 to hopefully start playing people online when I get good enough. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I Need Respect |
| Aesthetic Artist |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2020, 4:04 am
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,266
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| I totally understand where you are coming from. Eventually, I've come to realize it doesn't really matter. You just have to develop that respect for yourself internally, and you can stop looking for validation from other people. Don't give random people that much power. I totally agree with the abo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Addicted to memes |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2020, 3:49 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 812
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I wouldn't worry too much if you're enjoying it.
Sometimes I find a special interest can be helpful to keep you occupied through a time of stress or anxiety and it's good that you're aware of how much time you are doing it currently. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: struggling with wanting to socialise in adult society |
| Aesthetic Artist |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 5:06 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 922
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| Thanks for the feedback, I will definitely be taking on board and the leaving early idea sounds good. My wife already lets me stay at home for some of our social meet ups and has been understanding. Even more so now I have had my recent diagnosis. I think I do find it a little sad as she just wants ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Am I right to dislike my neighbour? |
| Aesthetic Artist |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2020, 7:30 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 640
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| Yes you are totally right to dislike your neighbour. Sounds like a complete nightmare. I would try to not give her any reaction but also not be intimidated. It makes me angry all the people that can't be bothered to clap for the NHS everywhere. Risking their lives and people can't be bothered to get... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: struggling with wanting to socialise in adult society |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2020, 6:41 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 922
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| I'm really Interested in opinions and if others feel similar. Over the last couple of years I have struggled with fitting in to the social norm of adult life and socialising and friendships. Various friends I had over the last 10 years I've lost due to moving away 30 miles with my girlfriend who is ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: what is everyone's favorite movie? |
| Aesthetic Artist |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2020, 4:16 am
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Replies: 175
Views: 23,410
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Aliens
Terminator 2
Jaws
Kidulthood
Adulthood
Lost boys
Boyz in the hood
Scarface |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Recently diagnosed newbie |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2020, 4:11 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 661
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| Hi! Welcome from a fellow Newbie! I have a similar story. Many years of being diagnosed with depression and anxiety. One severe breakdown in my late 20s and another in my 30s. Then got the ASD diagnosis in my 40s. Happy to see someone else boarding the ship at the same time with a similar medical h... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Effect of coronavirus shutdown on cognition and behavior |
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Posted: 13 Apr 2020, 4:16 am
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,586
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| I think this an important topic raised that many of us can relate to. Me and my wife had both of our cats have problems a week or two before the lockdown and our just thankful they are currently ok. Without routine I think it's very hard to keep motivated and to concentrate. I'm an artist aswell as ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: TV Episodes You Have Just Watched |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2020, 5:24 am
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Replies: 8,177
Views: 425,574
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| Ive just watched season 1 and 2 of Westworld which I really enjoyed. Season 3 has just come out. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fictional Characters With Undiagnosed Aspergers or Autism |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2020, 2:41 pm
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Replies: 971
Views: 285,366
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| Townes from the YouTube original Impulse. A good series definitely worth a watch btw. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Recently diagnosed newbie |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020, 3:40 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 661
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| Thanks for all the messages. Great to hear that there are others out there with similar circumstances and to have such a warm welcome. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Recently diagnosed newbie |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020, 7:04 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 661
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| Hi everyone Just got diagnosed officially a few weeks ago before the lockdown in the UK. Im relieved to find out and now just wanting to do as much as I can to work on myself and also embrace it. I'm nearly 40 and have had several breakdowns since I was 16. I've been on antidepressants since then to... |
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