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    Unsure Of Proper Social Responses

    Absolutely agreed. Bullies exist throughout our entire society, not just through school. Even our own parents could be awful people. I actually learned a few ways to deal with rude, selfish, or otherwise ’bad’ people. It took decades though, and many of my methods aren’t exactly ladylike.
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    Advantages and Disadvantages of having Autism

    Hyperfocus- Both an asset an a hinderance. If only there were a way to control these things and turn them off when they suck!
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    Selective mutism - will it ever get better?

    Darhom, My advice is to try EVERYTHING. I mean all of the stupid little tricks that sound ludicrous, but don’t cost anything to try. Such as: Wearing one earplug. It sounds impossible but it actually helped me randomly when I was younger (50 years old now). It creates pressure in the ear...
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    What I've realized about the internet, and addiction

    IMO…. addiction isn’t generally running TOWARDS something. (I.e. nobody wakes up one day and decides to be an alcoholic, then consumes as much booze as the liver can handle until the brain is physically dependent.) Usually addiction is an act of avoidance, choosing an action or substance that...
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    Social Anxiety Comebacks

    I usually start by apologizing for forgetting a person’s name in advance. “ I’m gonna warn you right now….I suck at remembering names. Don’t be offended if I have to ask your name later. I’m great with faces but names are my Kryptonyte.”
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    Mom of 15 year old boy with autism, anxiety, adhd,ocd who is struggling socially

    My brother was/is like your son. Very angry. Trouble fitting in. Few if any friends. Very smart. Constantly battling everyone around him…. but it’s never his own fault. Etc. My advice is to start with food. Simple foods. Meals like clockwork, whatever works. Avoid caffeine and internet use. Get...
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    Brain Issues Not Talked About

    I think you might be trying too hard to put a ‘title’ on a combination of aspects of Asperger’s. Focusing on a schedule keeps us sane. Animals make more sense to us than people. Etc. It’s a collection of bits and pieces of the Aspie brain that make us who we are. If someone starts telling me...
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    Why it is assumed that everyone works in an office?

    Most people who have any standard job will come in contact with a keyboard or chair in their daily work activities. There’s usually a break room for eating lunch, or a computer for clocking in/out. Retail employees are standing in front of some sort of computer when at the register. Even the...
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    Google photos

    Try deleting the Google Photos app.
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    Is Nathaniel Autistic Too ?

    I watched the whole series and my wife brought it up too. And I agree. The funny thing is that my son’s name is Nathaniel and he has Asperger’s too. It could be that Matthew’s character is ASD and the actor portrayed it perfectly, but the actor playing Nathaniel is actually ASD and had trouble...
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    Influence

    I tried team sports, but I can barely stand going to lunch with a group of friends at work (even when the boss is buying and I’m on the clock)
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    Demand avoidance / PDA

    I’ve always said that I only have two speeds: Haulin’ ass and passed out drunk. Basically it means that once I can push myself across the threshold of task initiation, everything gets completed in record time. I generally do my best when I have a set time to start and stop, and a SPECIFIC goal...
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    Demand avoidance / PDA

    I have been called “The most stubborn son of a b***h on the planet”. But it’s mostly because I see mechanical issues from a geometric/mathematical perspective and I can usually quickly find a better way to make something work (such as arranging furniture or building a car alarm). My situation...
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    Influence

    Social groups don’t work for me. One good friend is all I ever want. Lucily, I married my best friend and like magic I don’t really have any other friends.
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    Diet Coke Versus Regular Coke (Coca Cola)

    Coke is great for an upset stomach also, because it’s the exact same ph level as healthy stomach acid. And the carbonation helps neutralize excess acid. Regular Coke and Saltine crackers for an upset stomach works every time.
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    You're either going to kill me or agree with me on this one....

    Blasphemy!!
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    Diet Coke Versus Regular Coke (Coca Cola)

    Sweetener in Diet Coke is Aspartame. It shuts off the signal from the stomach to the brain that says you’re too full to eat more. Many people suffer from food addiction, and it can be just as strong as alcohol or tobacco. The only real difference is that one’s stomach can only hold a finite...
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    A desperate plea to no one

    I kissed a lit of frogs, and got hurt plenty of times. Eventually I met my wife of 24 years now and it was all worth the pain. Keep hope alive. Love has a way if you don’t give up
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    A desperate plea to no one

    I had a friend 30 years ago (before internet) who treated me like B has treated you. We were both “car” guys and hung out every day at his house with his parents for several years. Whenever I got a girlfriend, he complained that I was not reliable anymore. When I got engaged, he told me to stay...
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    Looking for help on how to cope with roosters crowing at night

    I lived in a neighborhood that allowed horses and chickens, but NOT roosters. Definitely check local ordinances and maybe get a petition going with the neighbors. No way you’re the only one suffering.
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