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Recent content by Indy79

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    Why do so many aspies have an intense hatred for sports (excepting martial arts and brainy games)?

    I grew up playing sports and did very well on the field or court because there are rules. It was off of the field socializing that I had a hard time with. I still love to workout and try to play on a team every once in awhile. Being good at sports gave me a pass for my quirks. It was an...
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    Invading "Private Space" in A Public Setting

    Years of cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety does not help sensory issues. I do believe my social anxiety is due to my sensory issues and issues about missing and not understanding social constructs. There is a line between a meltdown and a panic attack and a lot of times we are...
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    Comment by 'Indy79' in 'The power of self harm.'

    Are stories like this a trigger for others who are trying to stop the cycle? I don't mean the story itself but the way it is written and the details.
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    Invading "Private Space" in A Public Setting

    Sitting two seats away from someone in an entire row is close. I know for me I would wonder why someone sat so close when there was a whole row available. Since you mentioned the speaker to her it was a little rude of her to ask you if there was another speaker. Women are often on guard and...
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    Gay and Aspie

    Im a lesbian and have known a few others on the spectrum. New sexualities are popping up so fast I can barely keep track. I don't think there is enough research on the subject. It's probably that people on the spectrum are less likely to lie about their sexuality.
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    Comment by 'Indy79' in 'Social Anxiety and non-existent self esteem.'

    Think of all of those things you said about yourself and imagine someone you cared about was saying those negative things about themselves. What would you tell them, what encouragement would you give to them? And now try to treat yourself the way you would treat someone you cared about. If your...
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    Anyone interested in survival?

    Carabiner Grenade 550 Paracord Outdoor Camping Survival Kit These I think are cool to have if you don’t want to pack everything into a survival knife handle.
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    Anyone interested in survival?

    Checkout the kalashnikov 74 for a good little knife. It’s pretty light and made pretty strong. I am not sure if they are legal in all states.
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    Anyone interested in survival?

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