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Recent content by Kusan38

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    Identity Crisis

    This topic really interests me - "identity crisis" sometimes feels like the phrase that best describes my life. (Please note: I am not diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition - just questioning whether to be evaluated.) My appearance has always been relatively unremarkable, but if I had...
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    Musical Talent?

    I am not diagnosed with an ASD, but considering whether to be evaluated. I have been drawn to music from a very early age. I started piano lessons in elementary school and continued through high school. I was not really very dedicated to the lessons, but rather, at home I loved to attempt...
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    Halloween Songs/Music...

    I'm too late for Halloween 2015, but I'm going to offer some nonetheless... because I like dark music and I like Halloween. These ones are less overtly Halloween-focused than some of those suggested above, but each is nonetheless appropriate in some fashion, whether due to subject matter or...
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    How do I ask for affection?

    I'm not a diagnosed Aspie but I'm considering being assessed. I've always felt very awkward with social touch. Part of me wants some form of friendly touch and part of me finds it very intrusive. I'm asexual and a-romantic, so I think I fear that a "friendly" touch will lead to a more...
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    Relating to/becoming fixated on fictional characters

    *Absolutely.* (Disclaimer: I'm not diagnosed with Asperger's/ASD - just considering whether to be evaluated.) In fact, subtly imitating characters is a (secretly) defining trait of my entire life. In elementary to middle school, this ranged from tapping my foot - because Sonic the Hedgehog...
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    Gut issues - when did yours start?

    That's rough, ChurchTheArtist. I felt nearly as terrible until I restricted my diet ridiculously. And stress - mostly from being with others - exacerbates my issues a lot. I hope you find a solution. One diet that gave me useful ideas was called "FODMAP Diet." Not sure how many issues it works...
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    Do All of You Have a Thing???

    I'm not diagnosed as an Aspie - just considering whether I should be evaluated. I do have some long-term threads of interest that may or may not be "special interest" status. I'll give you just one example - not necessarily one that consumes my time the most, though. Rainbows. Since...
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY...EVERYBODY

    Thank you! I'm 31, but feel a bit like I'm 13.
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    Gut issues - when did yours start?

    Mine began in mid high school, with full onset right before senior year. Previously I had gone to private school, and high school was my first public school experience. But whether that had anything at all to do with th GI issues, in terms of stress, I'm not sure. They mostly disappeared...
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    Gut issues - when did yours start?

    Wanderer03 - that's interesting. I wonder what it is about summer that exacerbates your issues. Jimbo - wow, that's a long history of many "pure stress" days. You have a good memory, to recall specific sensations like that from childhood.
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    Clothing Preference?

    Ha - I'll wear my coats indoors too. I never would've thought of making a coat from towels. If you want to, post a picture.
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    Clothing Preference?

    (Disclaimer: I'm not a diagnosed Aspie - just someone contemplating whether I should be evaluated). I prefer non-busy patterns or solid colors, and go for white, black, grey or muted colors more readily than bright colors. Ever since I discovered Crocs shoes that have normal-looking shapes...
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    Sensory sensitivity

    Oh chemistry. I remember the naphthalene smelling like mothballs. Gross. I am glad you ended up somewhere that works for you. I ended up with a science communications job. Nature is messy, but words can be neat. The fact is, I did well in the biology major due to an ability to memorize and...
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    Hi - please advise on seeking diagnosis

    Well the question is: If one is diagnosed does one HAVE to tell anyone? Isn't it up to the person with the diagnosis? This may be a naive question.
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    Sensory sensitivity

    I am not diagnosed with Asperger's/ASD - just considering whether to request the evaluation. I do have some sensory sensitivities (and also affinities). It's interesting to see how they compare with the sensory profiles of those who are diagnosed. SENSITIVITIES Hearing: > Too many people...
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