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Recent content by raspyaspy

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    Do your obsessions change?

    The INTENSITY of certain interests of mine may change and cycle back, but I always go back to one or fondly nerd out over an old obsession if it comes up and lament if I don't get a chance to let out the burst of excitement I feel from the nostalgia. Cartoons a always stood out to me as a kid...
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    Sensitive Topic Something I'm upset about

    This is why the internet causes me so much anguish now. People put all their negative energies into it and it just wears on me. I don't even like reading comments to things I post because I'm convinced every time someone will find fault or I will have accidentally made someone feel bad while...
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    Social Anxiety Problems And Sexuality

    This is hard especially for someone on the spectrum. I remember assuming anytime someone was whispering and laughing about me that they were calling me a lesbian. I was very uncomfortable about being outed because kids in my school threatened to kill kids they even THOUGHT were gay (in...
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    What would you make of these results?

    People do start claiming things you wouldn't expect for whatever psychological reason. MPD had to change it's name in part to distance itself from the ties to many people illegitimately claiming to have multiple personalities for attention and making the legitimate cases difficult to be taken...
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    What would you make of these results?

    I agree with the benefits of diagnosis. A lot of people are claiming aspergers for the slightest social awkwardness now, somewhat like people are claiming to be "nerds" as though it's cool because maybe they like one slightly nerdy thing, but they were never obsessed, teased, beaten up, taunted...
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    Is it okay to be obsessed with your crush?

    Hi Ruby, I'm going to echo a lot of what others have said but having been both a (now acknowledged) stalker and a frequent stalkee, I have a perspective from both experiences that may enlighten you a little as to how the other person feels. You are young also, most young people have a hard time...
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    Your favourite thing to do.

    In total agreement. He just brought something to the character no one else did for me. I love that he was a dandy and that the actor actually found his own identity in playing the role. The episodes with him were to me the most fun and engrossing. Everyone now says David Tennant, who is among my...
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    Most awkward situation you can face: an introduction

    Am I alone in seeing these as wooden boards? When you say "welcome aboard" and attach this picture, my mind really goes to saying hello to a wooden plank Clint Eastwood-style ;). Thanks for the welcomes! Edit to add: Oh wow just saw this was one of yours! Looking at it (not on my phone this...
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    Need Advice For Tattle Telling

    I had similar behaviors as a kid and didn't have any idea I was annoying and even potentially hurting the feelings of the kids I genuinely thought I was helping. I didn't like other kids laughing at them when they struggled to read in class so I would correct or offer the next word. I suggest...
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    Most awkward situation you can face: an introduction

    Suzanne, When you are hurting yourself (not eating) because of that fear, it is truly crippling. I hope you have since managed to find ways around this. I have come a long way and have certain places I feel comfortable enough venturing into on my own. For many years I would never buy anything at...
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    Most awkward situation you can face: an introduction

    Starting to get the hang of the forum a bit now! I think I just figured out that "NT" means "neurotypical". Is that right? I think I will stick to my usual label of non-autistic as abbreviations get confusing and sometimes, though I realize they are useful for differentiating, these labels can...
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    ASD dad of three NT girls. HELP!?

    I realize this was posted months ago and I am not a parent, however, I do feel for you as I'm very afraid of having non-autistic kids. I don't feel very competent with kids, I never liked them as a kid and just saw them all as bullies, it is hard to overcome that fear of constant rejection when...
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    Anime fans

    I got into anime in high school watching Adult Swim. I didn't think I liked it before because I'd only ever seen things like DragonBall and Pokemon which didn't appeal to me at all, I had no idea how expansive it could be. I DEVOURED anime and manga, spent probably 10 hours a day doing so for...
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    Most awkward situation you can face: an introduction

    Thank you aspergirl4hire, that means a lot to me. While it wasn't a romantic interest (he is about 95% gay and I am whatever), he ended up being one of my best friends and eventually a roommate. Unfortunately I had to part ways with him as he became excessively selfish, but I treasured and still...
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    Most awkward situation you can face: an introduction

    Thank you for the welcomes & support! Suzanne: I know what you mean about the sister who seems decades more evolved at flirting and making friends. My sister dated about every guy in high school. I dated a guy to try to fit in, he ended up taking advantage of me and made a lot of threats to...
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