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Recent content by gingertimelady

  1. gingertimelady

    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    Thank you so much for the direction to this resource. It sounds like it will be very useful! Thanks for your caring and support.
  2. gingertimelady

    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    Yes, time and space to collect thoughts and calm down is important. And I know he loves me, and I love him. Thanks for the support. :)
  3. gingertimelady

    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    Thanks for the advice, although my guy is getting professional help from a counsellor on a regular basis. Only in the most recent session did the issue of his quick temper or very strong negative reactions to certain situations arise. He has tried medication for anxiety as well, but gave it up...
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    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    Thank you for the PM suggestion. Schizo-affective disorder. Hmm, definitely worth looking into. Thanks very much!
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    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    PS We're not disconnecting from the internet either. How else would we watch our favorite YouTube programs? Cable though, we have the free basic kind from our building, but we could do without it. TV isn't much of a worry, though.
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    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    LOL, I did think of that. We tend to watch less violent things now, like Disney, or Bollywood movies (which, even when violent, are pretty tame). What's more the issue is - do I just give up watching what I'd like to watch, period? Or watch it on my own, and risk upsetting my BF? For the most...
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    My guy is wonderful, but his meltdowns can be terrible

    I've been dating my Aspie boyfriend for over 2 years now, and we've lived together for one and a half years. I don't have ASD, but likely have inattentive ADHD. However, I have yet to get a diagnosis, so at this point it's just a strong speculation. My BF was diagnosed with Asperger's when he...
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    Don't Be Shy To Introduce Yourself

    Hi everyone. I'm not on the spectrum, but my boyfriend has Asperger's, and living together, while it's awesome most days, can be quite a trial on others. I can always use some more info or insight into how to help him, me, and our relationship out.
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