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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The trouble with "passing" as NT |
| Chickems |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 11:30 pm
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Replies: 51
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| 1) They can re-shape themselves to fit into an NT world 2) They can build a life that allows them to be their AS selves as much as possible For most of my life, I have chosen strategy 1. I have had some success with that strategy but it has had some huge emotional consequences. I now choose strateg... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The trouble with "passing" as NT |
| Chickems |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 10:44 pm
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Replies: 51
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| I think my main problem isn't deliberate lack of tact so much as making accidental mistakes due to my inability to read social cues, which come across as, being polite here, odd, which makes allistics uncomfortable, which quickly leads to social exclusion. That and a whole list of other things like... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The trouble with "passing" as NT |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 10:36 pm
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| I dont snap. I don't give off the slightest flicker under my control that shows anything to the contrary of the image I've given to my acquaintances and fellow employees. This is achieved through focus, more specifically a long term passing obsession to dominate normal life. I have it now, curve lea... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The trouble with "passing" as NT |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 10:10 pm
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| This is a question ive been asking myself recently. Im one of those people who can pass off as neurotypical and do a good job of it. I thought i could get away with doing this and have no consequences but i feel it slowly building up. My natural self wants to stretch its legs a little. I want to be ... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: My Art and Autism Featured in a Magazine |
| Chickems |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 9:58 pm
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What are your favourite bands and why? |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2014, 9:56 pm
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Replies: 28
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| Modest Mouse. I have a very intense obsession with modest mouse and everything within its world. The singer Issac Brock is a absolutely amazing lyricist. He has his own iconic way of describing his view and reactions to life. A lot of its pretty existential and about constantly moving around while s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I take a nap or stay active after work? |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2013, 4:10 pm
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Replies: 20
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| Unfortunately there is no such position in my store outside positions in corporate. Our stores are highly focused on customer connections and all positions from sales associates to stock to managers share equal responsibility and roles on the floor in this and other things. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I take a nap or stay active after work? |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2013, 12:25 pm
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| Thank you everyone. Exercising is something im going to experiment with now. Yes, my 9 hour 5 days a week job is completely exhausting more mentally than physically. Still the physical exhaustion is present but maybe ill start out with simple work outs first. I dont really want to leave my job, even... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I take a nap or stay active after work? |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2013, 6:45 pm
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Replies: 20
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| Thank you, its hard to keep my naps at an hour but i can try. Any feedback helps or anyones personal experiences for this |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I take a nap or stay active after work? |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2013, 6:12 pm
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| I have worked at my retail store for two years and have managed to become a integral and well liked(at least i think so) member. of course it has taken a lot of time and energy to achieve the version of me i show at work. Everyday when i come home im exhausted especially during the holidays when my ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Im so worn out latley, I dont know what to do. |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2013, 7:05 am
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Replies: 4
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| The latter. I have already bought a car that my boyfriend and I pay for so i can get to work. Its just gotten more complicated latley is all. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Im so worn out latley, I dont know what to do. |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2013, 10:33 pm
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| I got lucky and have held a job with Anthropologie, my favorite retail store, for a year and 9 months. Its my favorite company and a good one to work for. Ive assimilated to the social situations and patterns there and have been told that ive grown into a very important member of the team. I am even... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: No anxiety in New York City. |
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Posted: 09 Apr 2013, 12:50 pm
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Replies: 11
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| Oh man. I gotta say, I may have to move to New York in the future when i can afford it. It does seem like life there suites me far more than the endless suburbia that is Phoenix. It really terrible not being able to drive here, Im fortunate enough to have a boyfriend who drives me to work and who ta... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: No anxiety in New York City. |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2013, 4:58 pm
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Replies: 11
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| I live in NYC and have always loved this place ever since I used to visit as a kid. I love the facts that: 1) The streets go in logical numerical sequence (unless downtown) 2) The streets are interesting to walk along and do not induce boredom when walking great distances 3) You can be around lots ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: No anxiety in New York City. |
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Posted: 08 Apr 2013, 2:01 pm
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| I just recently took a two day trip to New York City and I didnt realize why at the time but I felt great, unusally great. When we left we were driving down to New Jersey to see relatives. For the first hour or two of getting there I was just fine. Then suddenly at a resturant I noticed I was rockin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you think I'm an Aspie |
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Posted: 14 Sep 2012, 4:06 pm
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Replies: 4
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| It sounds viable that you are but overall you cant know until you get officially diagnosed Im afraid. I too was once in your position, at 16 I first started to suspect that I was an aspie but I was too shy to express this to anyone. It wasnt until I had a bit of a vagabond year when I was 19 and one... |
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