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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Thinking about death makes me depressed |
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Posted: 15 Aug 2022, 2:53 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Perhaps that's the case for a lot of us. Me in my office today: "Why am I sat here spending most of my time in this office when my doomsday is approaching?" "The slow path to doomsday" I call it. It is likely to be a while into the future, but I don't know that for sure, and it d... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Depression/Anhedonia |
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Posted: 12 Aug 2022, 5:38 pm
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Replies: 0
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| Seems like from a young age I've always been prone to not particularly gaining pleasure from things that others apparently do. Although anxiety issues and problems with interacting perhaps cut off a potentially big source of enjoyment for me - socialising. I have struggled with addictions of various... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: Too hot at night to sleep |
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Posted: 06 Aug 2022, 1:00 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,430
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| I've also been struggling a little with the heat. Often, I find that I sleep best if I make myself a little cold before bed, to the point where I can't wait to get under the bedsheets. Of course, that's not always possible when it is super hot. But generally losing a layer or taking a cold shower ca... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Managing Sensory Overload Issues |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2022, 9:03 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
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| I'll soon be starting a job, for which the commute which will involve a 20 minute walk alongside busy roads. The noise in particular is a big problem for me when it comes to my sensory issues. The job is a huge opportunity for me so I need to try my best to make sure it works out. I've done a few &q... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post your unpopular opinions |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2022, 7:17 am
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Replies: 2,185
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| I believe it is not useful to label people as left, right, centrist, etc based on their political views. It is such a shallow and unhelpful way of looking at things that there is no point in even using it. In reality, I think most people's views are so complex and so spread across a vast spectrum th... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: ASD + PTSD - the sensory overload double whammy? |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2022, 7:03 am
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Replies: 9
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| I often wonder where my sensory overload issues come from. I'd say if I could alleviate any single "issue" that I have, it would be the sensory overload. Sometimes I don't know what the problem is. Sometimes everything just feels so overwhelming, almost like all the sounds and sensations a... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Employers discriminating against people who don't drive? |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2022, 6:49 am
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Replies: 32
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| I refer to it as "the hidden discrimination". Understandably, if a job requires one to drive around a lot, or if the company site is in a remote location, then there is very little choice but to expect the candidate to have a car. However, I've experienced possible discrimination in jobs t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Have you suffered from chronic loneliness/isolation? |
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Posted: 15 Jul 2022, 6:02 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,018
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| For me, school in particular was a time of much loneliness and isolation. I never felt that I fitted in with any crowd. People felt like aliens to me. Why would they spend their day talking about these things that to me have no real interest or value? And why were people so mean to the people they c... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: 3 years and 1 month later |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2022, 4:41 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,375
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| Congrats on the upcoming assessment! Let us know what happens, if you want! I'm currently on the waiting list for mine - after going 25 years without a diagnosis, I'm not too frustrated about having to wait another few years. But I'm looking into what else may aid me in the meantime - for example lo... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Death anxiety |
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Posted: 09 Jul 2022, 5:52 am
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Replies: 20
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I also aim to reach that "zen" state.
What is stopping me is my faith - I am still a relatively new Christian, and my belief isn't quite at the level where I can say I'm sure that there is a life beyond this one. But I hope to get to the level that you described. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Does anyone else with autism have gastrointestinal issues? |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2022, 5:08 pm
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Replies: 35
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| I have been plagued with them since I was around 12 or 13 - almost certainly IBS. I also remember this being a time when my issues with anxiety really began. So I think for me, there might be a link right there. I'm still trying to fix them, but by making dietary changes, such as cutting out most da... |
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Forum: Bipolar, Tourettes, Schizophrenia, and other Psychological Conditions Topic: Constant Anxiety Problems? |
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Posted: 08 Jul 2022, 5:03 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Do you think that anxiety is common in ASD people, even at times when there isn't any apparent "trigger" or "overload"? I find it hard at times to tell what is causing my anxiety, while at other times it is obvious (such as the "overload" from being in a crowded place).... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What challenges have you had with work? And what has helped? |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2022, 7:40 am
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Replies: 20
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| I'll soon be starting a new job. For context, I haven't worked full time since before I went through university to do my degree. I think my main challenges will be the social aspect of my job, and also the "exhaustion" of working long hours and communicating with people for long hours. Tha... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did you go to Uni/College, what did you study? |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2022, 10:53 am
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Replies: 28
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| I studied Mechanical Engineering at university. I would say that I was good at some sides of it, such as mathematics (and generally things where you are either right or wrong, as opposed to topics and projects that are more open-ended or demand a great deal of creativity). Struggled with group proje... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Hi, i'm new here |
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Posted: 15 Jun 2022, 5:38 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Hi, I have just joined this website. I have a 23 year old son who has Aspergers, he still lives at home and works, which i am very proud of. He seems to be crippled by his autism. He was diagnosed at the age of 17. He hardly speaks and when not working, sits in his dark room, playing x-box and drin... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: It's absurd. |
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Posted: 12 Jun 2022, 3:29 pm
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Replies: 7
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| You know what's absurd? The job market. However, more specifically, the world of volunteering. You think, oh I'll volunteer to gain experience for my CV so I can appeal to employers. Unfortunately, everyone else is thinking that as well and suddenly you're back to competing. For a position that doe... |
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