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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Balance and fear |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2011, 4:28 am
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| Thanks for your replies. Thinking maybe it's not that irrational if your balance isn't great. I remember going ice skating a few years ago and bursting into tears as I was just so overwhelmed by how much I hated the sensation. I think I was just shocked that I had such a strong reaction (and very em... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Balance and fear |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 9:52 am
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| Mummy_of_Peanut - the weather today is what made me think to ask the question. I nearly slipped on the way to work and had such a jolt of fear that I felt shaken all the way to work and I hadn't even hurt myself. I'm not looking forward to walking home tonight 8O . I am very clumsy and have to very ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Balance and fear |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 9:39 am
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| That's a strange one SylviaLynn - will have a google, thank you. I do remember loving to spin as a child but I can't bear to watch even a swift camera-pan (not sure of the term!) these days. Izzeme - I should have been more specific. I meant a fear that was more heightened than perhaps in the averag... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 8:38 am
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Replies: 66
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Thanks again Barnabear, that really does help. Good advice. I do need to bear in mind that they are there for people like me even if I'm not actually Aspergian. Think I might just spring it upon myself when I'm not looking  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Balance and fear |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 8:25 am
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| Just curious - I've always had an irrational fear of falling in the sense that I absolutely hate any activity that involves me feeling unsteady on my feet (eg iceskating, skateboarding and so on), and I wondered if this was related to Aspergers? Not diagnosed but kind of self-diagnosed. Seems like b... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 5:03 am
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| Thanks Barnabear, I do need to contact the NAS but feel a bit like I don't know where to start. Need to write myself a little speech or something first (am pretty useless on the phone, particularly when it's asking for help - two weaknesses rolled into one!) Silly really because it's completely domi... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2011, 11:05 am
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Skills, barnabear! 
Thanks very much for doing that for me, I would never know where to begin with something like that!
Must have a read through that when I get chance and see if I can work up the energy to fight my corner |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 9:21 am
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Barnabear - I live in Staffordshire (hope that's specific enough - PM me if more info needed)
Az29 - sounds like a good result in the end, and maybe they could interview your mum over the phone? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 7:49 am
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| Well, I went back to my GP and he reiterated that there simply were no services for adult autism. I said that I couldn't believe that that was true (not that he was lying, just that it was a bad situation). He said he would refer me to the Community Mental Health Nurse Team, which he has done, and I... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2011, 8:54 am
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Replies: 66
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| Thank you all for your replies. Looks like it is a bit of a lottery! It is hard to believe there is so little help available. If I have any luck with the GP/NAS I will update. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2011, 4:58 am
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| 2000namesl8r - Don't feel like you can't post on here. Maybe you should try posting in the haven forum? Sounds like you're pretty down and I think that forum is for that purpose. You never know, someone might be able to help there. DreamSofa - Thanks for the info. I have to agree, it does sound like... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2011, 10:20 am
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| Thanks Bloodheart, I will try the NAS...just need to work out my speech! It seems to be the case for a lot of people that they get stuck playing ping pong with their GP. DC, this is exactly what I am hoping to avoid. It's hard when you feel like you've finally found the answer to your problems, so t... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2011, 8:07 am
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DreamSofa - that's still a massive amount of money but it is far less than I expected. Does that cover everything? And was it just one session?
Thanks |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2011, 8:04 am
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| 2000namesl8r - I am just finding that out myself (not personally, just from what I've been reading/researching). I can't believe that adults with ASDs get so little support - surely there are thousands of people without access to treatment. I've just had a look on the website LittleBlackCat suggeste... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2011, 5:51 am
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| Also...LittleBlackCat - would your GP not refer you to a consultant or do you not want them to (for whatever reason)? Surely if you need help they would refer you (I realise that sounds like a joke considering the trouble people have getting referred)? I've seen psychiatrists for depression several ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: NHS adult diagnosis - options? |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2011, 5:36 am
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| Thank you LittleBlackCat and angel_amy...looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel, even if it takes a while! |
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