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Recent content by Bellacat

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    I Wonder...

    Hi Emily, welcome to the forums! I am diagnosed with both, but I wouldn't know where to begin describing what it's like, and we all experience things differently. ADHD and ASD traits overlap a lot, which can make things very complicated. It is common for people to have traits from both...
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    Weighted blanket

    Hah, true, but I got the kind that is meant for summer so that shouldn't be too much of an issue.
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    Weighted blanket

    I decided to go with 9 kg since it's close to what I've been using and I know for sure that works. I think I could use more weight, but I can fold the blanket up to concentrate the weight for times when I crave a little more pressure. The normal blankets add a little too, especially the heavy...
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    Weighted blanket

    I've been using a heavy pile of blankets over winter but now it's getting too warm for that and I realize what a significant difference the weight makes. I'm ready to buy one for summer but I can't decide on which size to get. I have two questions: 1. What exactly happens if the blanket is a...
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    How Open Should I Be About My Asperger’s?

    When I got diagnosed I was very happy and couldn't wait to tell people. I was disappointed to find that every single one of them except my husband who was diagnosed as well, didn't have a clue what to do with that information and didn't seem the least bit interested either. Since I was diagnosed...
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    Video Games that you would like/wouldn't mind seeing a TV/Movie adaptation of...

    Skyrim!
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    Animal Dreams.

    It's like when you want to walk or run, and you just go without thinking about the action (assuming you are someone with full use of your legs). The shifting itself isn't a focal point of the dreams, it's just as natural as putting one foot in front of the other when you want to go somewhere...
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    Animal Dreams.

    This is an interesting thread! My dreams are usually vivid and memorable, with complex stories that almost always involve animals. One anxiety dream that I've had several times is of being in a small cabin with bears or wolves trying to get in. Every time I've lost a pet I eventually had a dream...
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    Aspergers and ADHD

    We've finally concluded that I have both ASD and ADHD and my psychologist was able to clear up the confusion for me, finally. I thought I'd add it here in case anyone finds it interesting or useful. He said that the criteria for ASD diagnosis is more focused on the social/communication...
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    After 6 weeks of dating Moe, I'm starting to get weirded out

    Communication is essential in a healthy, stable relationship. It's totally natural to be nervous when first meeting someone but that should go away quickly as you get to know them, if they're a good fit for you. You should be able to talk openly about those aspie difficulties too, and work...
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    Spectrum and pornography

    If it were me I'd be straightforward and ask him about it. Try to open a non-judgemental, purely inquisitive conversation and see how he responds. If you keep things like this in your head or speculate about them with other people and don't actually open a discussion with him about it, they...
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    Do you think that society should care more about Autism, specifically high functioning?

    I'm not sure what it would look like in practice, if people cared more. I do wish it was easier to explain in a way that people could actually understand. There is so much nuance, and masking makes things very confusing for others. I say that I find social situations challenging but I don't act...
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    Life Skill 101

    "Hey Siri, remind me....." Then when the reminder comes up, dismiss it and forget anyway.
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    Advice please on how to stop ruminating daily about social defects

    I don't think there's a way to stop or prevent them, but I have also found it easier to deal with them by allowing them space instead of fighting them. Taking a walk or doing some kind of easy housework like vacuuming that doesn't require much other thought can help give the thoughts room to...
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    "You can't ask that" autism episode

    My mom mentioned this show to me the other day and yesterday I found it online (link below). Have any of you seen this? What do you think of it? Autism
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