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Recent content by AvocadoSmoothie

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    Autism/Asperger's or Narcissistic Personality?

    This is so ME. I could have written that paragraph. I have been called those very things by people I am closest to. I would add selfish and egoistic to mine. And yes, I used to throw tantrums when things don't go according to plan, so I was being a 'brat'. My sisters, a close friend, my mom...
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    Autism/Asperger's or Narcissistic Personality?

    I'm actually all the above points I've stated in my original post as well. And I agree with and can relate to most of what you've written. If I were judging anyone, I'd be judging myself first. Why do you have to be so defensive in your last paragraph though? It's not negative judgement from...
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    Autism/Asperger's or Narcissistic Personality?

    Seems to be common for those coming from severely strict religious/cultural backgrounds. My grandfather was very strict, unaffectionate, and I feel that resulted in my dad developing some traits (eventhough my dad is not religious himself), both of the narcissistic aspies I knew also had strict...
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    Autism/Asperger's or Narcissistic Personality?

    I still say it's possible to be both. Depends on how they were raised. My dad is definitely an aspie... Autism runs in our family. I have a brother with moderate-severe autism and 2 cousins who are also on the spectrum. My grandfather, like my father was very eccentric as well. But yeah, he...
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    Autism/Asperger's or Narcissistic Personality?

    Hi Mia thanks for your reply. It's still very possible for an aspie to develop attitudes and views that are in line with those afflicted with NPD though. It has to do with how they were raised, as well as their level of intelligence. People with difficult childhoods (whether NT or Aspie) are...
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    Autism/Asperger's or Narcissistic Personality?

    I've met 2 aspies with strong narcissistic traits (both men in thier late 20s and 30s), my dad happens to be one as well... They seem to have alot in common: 1) high IQ... Very intelligent. 2) dysfunctional family background, or was abused as a child...eg. one parent coddled them too much, and...
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    What subtype of autistic are you?

    60% passive 20% stilted 10% active but odd 10% aloof
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    How do you think?

    Verbal mostly (monologues, talking to myself in third person in my head, planning what I'll say to others, evaluating events that have taken place, etc)....usually with visuals (flashing pictures relating to what I'm thinking of). Rarely, I'll only see pictures and visuals and can't quite put...
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    Are Aspies/Auties More Prone to Exhibit Eccentric Behavior than NT’s?

    My aspie ex only ever wore black or white t-shirts with jeans, similar to you...he has a couple of suits for special events but doesn't wear anything else. Another one was exactly the same, except it was dress shirts instead of t-shirts. Me being a girl, I don't wear the exact same thing...
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    Do Aspie Exes Come Back/ Reconnect After Breakup Or Divorce?

    My Aspie ex-fiancee re-connected with me (also an Aspie) a year after no contact and a bad break up. He apologized for being insensitive (long story, and that's the first time he has ever apologized or even told me he loved me) and wanted us to try again. I've lost feelings and have moved on at...
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    How can people tell?

    You will get this if you dress or style yourself in an unconventional manner, and it's not at all related to being on the spectrum. My sister is NT but she likes to express her personality with a unique sense of style, she has facial piercings and changes up her hair color/style frequently...
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    Are Aspies/Auties More Prone to Exhibit Eccentric Behavior than NT’s?

    :hearteyecat::hearteyecat::hearteyecat: OMG that is so me!!! I'm in stitches imagining it...this is refreshing...I've never met anyone as terrible as me when it comes to being a 'food klutz'...I'm always the only one at the table with food and cutlery flying off my plate...
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    Do you ever go non-verbal or semi-verbal?

    Completely non-verbal when I'm overwhelmed. I stay completely mute until the feelings pass. This happens when I'm experiencing bad emotions (anger, frustration, sadness) or when I'm feeling extreme love or lust for someone...no words, and nothing would come out even if I tried. When I'm very...
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    Changing Religions

    I'm a monotheist and have always been been one, so no. I deeply believe in a God and talk to Him often, especially when I'm going through hard times. To me God is an infinite, supreme being, whose existence is beyond our scope of understanding or reasoning. The wheres, hows, and whats don't...
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    Are Aspies/Auties More Prone to Exhibit Eccentric Behavior than NT’s?

    People call me 'quirky' alot. This is a much more endearing term than 'weird' which I used to get called back in high school and college...I was a total social outcast back then, I couldn't make a genuine friend to save my life. Now that I'm older, people find me interesting and want to get to...
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