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Recent content by CurlyGirl

  1. CurlyGirl

    Eye Contact

    I know it was not your intention, but your examples make me very sad.
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    Eye Contact

    Question for those who struggle with eye contact: Does it matter how far away people are from you?
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    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    Men don't make any effort to cover up their man boobs, and I've seen many that were larger than mine ;)
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    Directional Challenges

    I have never thought of it before, but for me I think the multiplication table was a curse beyond the number 5. I haven't forgotten any of it, I was simply not able to learn it.
  5. CurlyGirl

    Directional Challenges

    I can almost guarantee your sister has Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD). Send her a link to the gettinglost.ca website. They have a forum full of stories like you have just shared - without the benefit of the ballsy sister! I love her!!!
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    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    I just don't wear one unless I absolutely MUST - e.g. if I went to someone's wedding - and then I use a sports bra. I rip that sucker off the moment I'm out of the event and into the car!
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    Directional Challenges

    I bet you have Developmental Topographical Disorientation. There are online tests you can do on gettinglost.ca , along with tons of information. I also struggle to remember street names. And even struggle to remember which direction cars travel on a one way street that I walked on for 3 solid...
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    Sleep routines

    I am a total insomniac, and have been as far back as I can remember - even in childhood. It got worse when I hit menopause (around 40) when I not only had problems falling asleep, I would wake up around 3:00 am and not be able to go back to sleep. I started taking Zopiclone back then, and...
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    Directional Challenges

    Maps are challenging for me as well - for the same reason. I have literally found myself turning in circles while trying to find the correct orientation. Math was also a challenge (and extremely stressful) for me. Even today if someone asks me to calculate 7X6, I will end up reaching the answer...
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    Directional Challenges

    I am wondering if anyone here has directional issues. I know MANY people have difficulties with left vs right, and couldn't tell you which was is North if their lives depended on it - but I'm talking about challenges beyond that. I'm talking about getting turned around or disoriented in...
  11. CurlyGirl

    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    I wish there was a 'care' emoji because I would share it with you.
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    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    It's a possibility, although I am a chubby little thing so almost everything I wear has lycra in it. The only clothing item that bothers me is a bra....
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    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    I have no idea if I am autistic or not - I'm in the process of exploring the possibility. I'm wondering if any other women find wearing a bra to be absolutely crazy-making? I cannot describe the discomfort - the itching is over the top and I'm constantly tugging on it to try to adjust it. I can...
  14. CurlyGirl

    How to deal with dry skin and sensory issues

    I can use hand lotion anywhere on my body EXCEPT the palms of my hands - which of course is how one goes about putting hand lotion on their body... I absolutely MUST wash my hands after using hand lotion, which really sucks if I'm putting it on the back of my hands. I have always told people...
  15. CurlyGirl

    Violent movies - Yay or Nah?

    I can handle some violence, but there's a point where I just can't because I *FEEL* it in a very visceral manner. It's extremely stressful for me.
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