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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post something that made you UNHAPPY today. |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2014, 5:22 pm
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Replies: 35,530
Views: 1,433,126
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| I just cut all contact with my uncle |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How did your diagnosis come about? |
| ECJ |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2014, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
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| I went to see a psychiatrist about panic attacks and depression, and he diagnosed me. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Friends are outgrowing me. |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2014, 4:05 pm
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Replies: 19
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| I can relate. Friends have careers, are married with children, living in their own houses.... I'm living at home, currently unable to work due to SSRI Withdrawal, and learning how to live with emotions. My social skills seem to have got worse and I've got so many sensitivities that the world is quit... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: New autism study (Curious what u all think) |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2014, 10:27 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,285
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| I wonder about the background of the study.....why funded it and why? Because it could just be funded by, and therefore biased positively, towards the drug and the company that makes it. I don't trust big Pharma at all. "Big pharma" freed me from soul crushing anxiety and allowed me to fi... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: New autism study (Curious what u all think) |
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Posted: 30 Nov 2014, 10:25 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,285
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| I wonder about the background of the study.....why funded it and why? Because it could just be funded by, and therefore biased positively, towards the drug and the company that makes it. I don't trust big Pharma at all. "Big pharma" freed me from soul crushing anxiety and allowed me to fi... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Do you fear both working and not finding work ? |
| ECJ |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2014, 5:29 pm
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Replies: 18
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| I can relate. Currently, I'm on disability benefits and living at home with my parents. I know as soon as I am well enough I'll need to find a job and move out, but my CV has many large gaps in it and my knowledge is quite specialist. I dream of working and living in Asia, though have no idea how to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: New autism study (Curious what u all think) |
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Posted: 29 Nov 2014, 4:18 pm
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Replies: 41
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I wonder about the background of the study.....why funded it and why? Because it could just be funded by, and therefore biased positively, towards the drug and the company that makes it.
I don't trust big Pharma at all. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you sensitive to social media or a lot of information? |
| ECJ |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 3:34 pm
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Replies: 25
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| I can get overloaded if I research something for too long without coming up with the answers I need. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Poohbears at 18 |
| ECJ |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2014, 3:32 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
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| In addition, I keep stuffed animals on my bed at college - they're nice to hug when I sleep, and they help me sleep better, too. I also take two or three of them with me in my bag or backpack everywhere I go. If something helps you feel calm and comfortable, then don't worry about what other people... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone over 30 that has never dated? |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 2:42 pm
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Replies: 40
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| I am in my 30s and have never dated. I am open to it but wouldn't even know how to start. Hoping that my situation may change next year. Animals are easier!! :D Is there anyone else here who falls into that category? same except that I don't hope my situation will change next year as I want to be w... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Double-Standards: The Irony of Empathy and Autism |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2014, 4:50 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,861
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| It's been awhile since I've written anything on autism. I wrote a post about autism and empathy that I hope you all enjoy. http://www.lunalindsey.com/2014/10/double-standards-irony-of-empathy-and.html Excellent article. I would recommend for anyone. I agree. It's brilliant. I also would recommend f... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I feel like my family never understands |
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014, 3:55 pm
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Replies: 8
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I understand how you feel too.
My family can't understand how much their actions can affect me. Sometimes I feel like I'm banging my head against a brick wall trying to explain things. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Has autism been a useful label for you? |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2014, 4:37 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,437
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| It helped me because it helped me understand why I don't fit in and why I have reacted so badly to many things in my life. I wish I'd been Dx'ed earlier because then maybe I'd have got help at uni and school. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why Help? |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2014, 4:31 pm
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Replies: 4
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| Yes, I help for similar reasons -- if I see that someone is having a problem which I have some personal experience of myself, or that I've been around that issue and feel I might have some insights to offer. I think helping someone if you are in a position to help them is part of what makes the wor... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: It's official - UK nhs does not do adult ASD... |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2014, 7:07 am
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,633
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| I was referred to a adult mental health team for depression/anxiety in 2006. As part of that referral, I saw a NHS psychiatrist. He mentioned that I had lots of symptoms of Aspergers, but nothing more was said. I was refered to a psychologist for CBT who constantly got angry at me for being unable t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Risperidone Sensory |
| ECJ |
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Posted: 03 Aug 2014, 2:39 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 769
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| Can you go off the med at a slower pace? That may help.. |
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