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Recent content by BeachLife

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    Hello :)

    Hi, welcome. I haven't logged in for ages, but I'm glad I did tonight as i needed advice from people who relate. Is really great in that way. All the best
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    Meltdowns make me more sensitive in the aftermath...

    Hi Owl, I'm sorry to hear you had a rough time, and I understand what it's like to feel like the sensitivity that follows will never end. I like the slogan "this too shall pass"
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    Autistic Opinion - Greta Thunberg ~ Autistamatic

    Thank you! I love this video. I really value how much energy you put into being positive and supportive of others. It is inspiring, and so is your description of Greta and her story. Beachy
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    Overwhelming Melt-down Question

    Yes, it's tricky, and not a nice feeling. so many of us relate to what you are talking about. I would just like to add that being kind to yourself is so important. If you are not comfortable asking for accommodations from people, well I would urge you to stsrt getting comfortable with allowing...
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    Hello

    Hiya!
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    New What what here. 52 years old, newly diagnosed aspergers, trying to learn to compensate

    Or you could see it through a different lense now and use your special interests and gifts as the superpowers that they really are! Welcome :-)
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    The truth about the diagnosis process VS the media.

    I saw two diagnosis stories on an awesome U.S drama called Parenthood. Child Max then adult male late diagnosis of a photographer character played by Ray Romano. I watched it (second time) while going through my diagnosis :-)
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    Things are looking better

    Good on you Dillon! Go for it!
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    So I finally realized...

    Oh wow..and welcome :-). I got diagnosed at 45yrs old. Enjoy this forum!
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    Irritated at myself for getting irritated

    Those situations you described sound to me like you are being taken advantage of. Someone else suggested boundaries and I agree. I have family with NPD narcissistic personality disorder , and my naievity attracts these as friends too. Not sure if you relate to that too...but I have come to the...
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    Irritated at myself for getting irritated

    Those situations you described sound to me like you are being taken advantage of. Someone else suggested boundaries and I agree. I have family with NPD narcissistic personality disorder , and my naievity attracts these as friends too. Not sure if you relate to that too...but I have come to the...
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    Irritated at myself for getting irritated

    Hi :) Ohhhh yes, I do have this problem. I feel for you and understand your frustration. Do they know you are on the spectrum? I think you have done a great job in communication around your needs to them (I have this theory that AS communication is far superior *because* of our need for...
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    Anyone else here an autistic parent raising a neurotypical child?

    Yes, I relate to the situation. Mine are still quite young so I just make a real effort to be mindful when I talk about friendships and relationships and remind myself not to "interfere" but rather observe her developing socially. The biggest blessing for us all though is now that I have a...
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    I need help with my job Why are people mean?

    I agree with both replys...maybe givevut some time, and take the above advice to just do your job and quietly stand your ground. if anything continues to happen, down the track that still feels like bullying, you could go over the details with a phone counsellor or autism advocate who could help...
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    People pleasing to get by

    Yes! Im so sick of that about myself! and sychronistic timing for me reading your post...I recently decided to change my tone and body language when chatting with people as I finally somehow recognised that I seem like a pushover because I SO intently listen and behave quite submissively out of...
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