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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why did my psychologist write this lie about me? |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2009, 12:12 pm
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| NTs would use it as a euphemism ... as in "He wasn't exactly a genius, if you know what i mean!" They'd end this sentence with a slight head nod and a simultaneous half wink to make sure others would know they really meant "He was stupid!" This is so as not to appear "rude" by describing someone as ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: recent "addictions/obsessions" |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 1:58 pm
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| past month? Nothing recently. Well I started reading the Foundation Series by Asimov. Almost done with Foundation (~12 pgs left) then on to Foundation and Empire. wow these books are f**** win. Seconded, just finished the whole series for about the fourth time. Never trust anyone who uses the "R" p... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do people find different opinions so hostile? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 1:40 pm
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| :) to know To be honest Ive always shyed away from men like that cause ya dont know what theyre playin at but obvisously theyre not playn anything. Its kinda weird Like limbo So you mean some girls are so distrustful of men that i could never convince them i was sincere, didn't want anything they w... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do people find different opinions so hostile? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 1:35 pm
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| Quoting Les: This mechanism of engendering fear and triggering memories of abuse in women by the simple fact of my gender depresses me greatly. I'm at a total loss how i can change this. By your excellent and insightful post, you are helping to do that (change that oppressive, patriarchal mentality... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do people find different opinions so hostile? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 6:42 am
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| Same here Les but by the way Lesbians can be pretty scary too can get the cord and tie it around your wrist if you say the wrong thing to em or dont do what they say. Best just sit there and smile n be loved NOT FAIR NOT FAIR :cry: Got to ask yourself what religion and the society it produced does ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do people find different opinions so hostile? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 6:11 am
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| I admitt I physically threatened guys when I was going threw my femenism stage but they kicked me right down to the ground again (literally) I would go crying to the cops and they would just drive off laughing at me. NOT FUNNY :x Bloody hate men... get tarred with the same brush... this from my blo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do people find different opinions so hostile? |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 5:50 am
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| Very true! I lost count how many jobs, friends etc. i've lost simply because I said something like "Well, I think you're wrong and here's why...." Instead of them listening and then saying "Interesting, not thought of that angle, but what about...." they just get all hurt and that's the end of that.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Differences between AS & NT |
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 4:00 am
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| What are the differences between Aspies and NT's? I think it may be one of being able to separate emotion from decision making. Let's try it with whales... My emotions say these beautiful, ancient species who as deer or dog like creatures decided to take to the oceans to make a living, deserve our c... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Love this site.. |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2007, 5:22 pm
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Symmetry on BBC Radio4 |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2007, 11:30 am
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| I love symmetry and only make things that are symmetrical. When I design buildings they always have to be symmetrical and when i see things that are symmetrical but something is out of place I get annoyed because its ruined. I see symmerty as being perfect. It's a pleasure for me too... and sometim... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Symmetry on BBC Radio4 |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2007, 3:33 pm
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| BBC Radio4 "In Our Time" I heard it this morning driving up the motorway. A subject close to many an aspie's heart :) Well, it is mine anyway... Here's the description of the programme... It's worth a listen every week. There's an archive of the previous programmes i think. ------------------------... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What book are you reading now? |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2007, 3:25 pm
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"The Radioactive Boy Scout" by Ken Silverstein...
The true story of a boy and his garden shed nuclear reactor... and if he ain't an aspie I'll eat my hat!
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Work based rant... |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2007, 4:11 pm
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| I know EXACTLY how you feel. I'm starting to question any autie who says that they enjoy work and it is going well for them. Sometimes I try to make myself feel better by saying it is just because I'm female, And most people whether they admit it or not do not want to deal with anything they cannot... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: New staff member confided in me his having Asperger's |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2007, 2:35 pm
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| If only there were more employers like you... Great management :) It would be great if you could stick around and give us your experiences from the other side of the fence. I know I, for one, would be very interested in how you find your AS employees different from your NT's. I think it's this that ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Work based rant... |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2007, 1:52 pm
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| Well, another job slowly turns on me. This morning i was filled with that dread i used to have going to NT school. Remember that feeling? Awful.... another day of feeling so uncomfortable, puzzled, excluded, lonely. Anyway, I work in a nursery (plants, not kids thankfully!). Nearly a year now. A yea... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Good Radio Programme about the Spectrum |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2006, 2:12 pm
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| http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/radio4_aod.shtml?radio4/aminormal radio 4's "Am I Normal" ... Link opens realplayer audio file. Well worth a listen. Although it reminded me how horrible mainstream education here in the UK was and what could have been if Aspergers had been known about whilst i was at ... |
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