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Recent content by atticus

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    I Hate it When People Phrase Orders Like Questions

    I agree, and I find this happens even outside of family. "take out the trash for me, please" is simultaneously polite yet clear and direct.
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    Wanted to share music I'm working on...

    I kept listening to the music on your profile, I love the song 'close your eyes'. it has a real manson meets old-style Korn feel to it, very cool stuff!!
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    Wanted to share music I'm working on...

    I really love it! thanks for sharing!
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    interesting research

    I came across some research about the effects of supplementing acetyl-l-carnitine and/or l-carnitine in those who have deficits in executive and other brain functions, and especially in autism. The results seem very promising! As promising as such preliminary findings can be, that is. It seems...
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    I am curious..

    no rush, friend! sorry you're running into so many issues.
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    I am curious..

    that does make sense, you're probably right. at least they warned you!! I have heard so many stories about the opposite occurring. it's really good that you have that outlet, I'm sure nothing compares to being around those animals =)
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    I am curious..

    that is so amazing, it's fascinating what animals can be capable of. it was probably that determination of yours that made the animals more willing to trust you. I swear they can sense the autism or something lol. but aww, what a sad ending to that journey. but at least you're still able to...
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    I am curious..

    that's fair! I see your point. I wouldn't want to take them if i were in your shoes. wow, that is very impressive. camels can be very moody, to say the least. it must have been sooo much fun being a zookeeper
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    I am curious..

    @Sarah S I wouldn't either, and I'm glad you've found ways to manage without medication. I wish I could, but I'm working on that it makes so much sense that loving animals is a trait amongst autistic females. I was a "horse girl" when I was small (and still am, honestly xD) yeah I wear hearing...
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    I am curious..

    sounds good! that is one of the biggest things stopping me from "downgrading" is that fear of losing easy access to music
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    I am curious..

    @Sarah S yeah the anxiety seems to be my biggest issue, and I can't ever get it under control. I'm simultaneously glad you understand and sorry that you experience this nonsense, it's awful. that's cool that you go once a month! I can't remember the last time I was able to go to the zoo. it's...
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    I am curious..

    @Sarah S I like that you said you go to a happy place in your head. I hadn't even thought to retreat to happy thoughts and memories, but what a perfect idea. I love animals as well, I never feel more calm than when I'm at my weekly equine therapy. so I'm definitely going to be using that idea...
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    I am curious..

    I'm at work today, our first virtual student is absent so I have next to nothing to do for the next hour lol. It sounds like you're going to have quite a fun day!!
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    I am curious..

    @Sarah S thank you for your words. you hit it spot on with a lot of what you said. you're right about it being like a safety security valve. do you have anything you use in that way other than a phone? it seems we're on the same line of thought with a lot. thanks again
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    I am curious..

    I'm sorry, I am not in any way trying to be abrasive. I am certainly not "getting snippy". I don't see a point in considering something that I already do, that's all I am trying to say. not trying to cause offense to anyone. I know y'all don't understand my situation completely, which is why I...
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