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Recent content by CoffeeCat88

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    How do you forget stuff?

    Most of the time I frequently forget what I was told to do just "a few minutes ago." Sometimes, however, I cannot forget things that happened years, or decades ago. I remember things that I said to others as a child that could have been seen as strange, rude, or condescending. Perhaps...
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    It’s Because of the Asperger’s

    Thank you for posting this, as there are many memories relating that I am having trouble dealing with. Most of these memories come from elementary and middle school (US) when either some kids physically hit me, or other kids started verbally abusing me frequently. I reflect on why this would...
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    Have you experienced microaggressions?

    If I were to apply to a job, and I mention having aspergers, the hiring people might try to avoid hiring me. I think this will happen because they might think that I will use aspergers as an excuse to get out of some aspects of the job. Also, like many others on this forum, I got bullied a lot...
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    The puzzle piece problem. An apology.

    I've never been offended at the "puzzle piece." It just seems to be a symbol to represent autism. To say the puzzle piece represents a puzzling condition is quite accurate. Some of my previous fellow middle and high school students, as well as some bosses, were obviously "puzzled" at my oddness...
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    Have you experienced microaggressions?

    Thank you for your time, effort, and willingness to help us on the spectrum. As someone who has been through grad school, I know how difficult these research projects can be (Master's degree, non thesis (I feel bad about the non thesis part a little bit)). From what I've noticed, you have a PhD...
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    Handwriting issues

    Yes, I have always had trouble with handwriting through my life. It's like my hands "shake" as I write, even if I am being careful. For example, when I write the letter "p," the vertical stroke is not a straight line, but a curvy or shakey one. This happens even if my hands are not shaking at...
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    OMG I hate my neighbors

    The guy who lives in the building across from me LOVES to get in his truck at random times during the day and rev his engine. He has a knack for doing this on the weekends specifically while I am taking a weekend nap. He just keeps doing it even when I am not napping, almost as if he takes pride...
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    I am obsessed with studying

    I am the same way, though my love for studying happened during my college years. I found lots of comfort in putting ideas together and understanding how they worked together. It is strange because most people in my classes were more of the "investigative" type, but I was the "organize and...
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    Had a call from Tesco about a job!

    Congrats! I hope the best for you!
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    OOPS, are you distracted by people in your space?

    I hate being touched. It's hard to describe, but I guess I feel "off balance" when someone touches me. This is especially true when the touch is unexpected. Whenever someone is close and they try to give that "playful pat" on the shoulder, I try to move away. If I can't move away, I feely face...
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    What was the most irritating thing you got repeatedly told growing up?

    "You dress like a low life." Or.... "Who'se fault is it for not being social and having any friends."
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    Hi i guess

    Hello and welcome! Nice to meet you.
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    Is forgetting a lot an Aspie trait?

    My short term memory is pretty bad. My boss will tell me to do something, then I immediately forget and keep doing the normal day to day activities. She probably thinks I'm messing with her, but the thing I am supposed to do completely vanishes from my memory. I only remember when she questions...
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    Greetings from Newly Diagnosed 58-year-old

    Welcome to AC! I also think my career has gone no where. This confuses me as I worked so hard but have had no good job interviews after over a year. But anyway welcome !!
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    How fast do you read?

    I am also a slow reader. I read and re-read the same few sentences to understand how they go together. Doing this allows me to "see" an imaginary process going on, which is the idea the writer is trying to convey. I think I need to be able to mentally visualize the idea before I can understand...
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