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Recent content by Irene Helrose

  1. Irene Helrose

    New to the ASD Forum

    Welcome! I've been here for a little while and find everyone helpful and encouraging. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
  2. Irene Helrose

    Confusion is my middle name

    Welcome!
  3. Irene Helrose

    Are there any smells you cannot tolerate?

    Ylang ylang and Jasmine I despise.
  4. Irene Helrose

    Do you use sensory toys to manage stress levels?

    I also chew gum.
  5. Irene Helrose

    The isolation never leaves

    Sorry for the multiple posts. Glitch occurred.
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    The isolation never leaves

    Alan, I have been where you are. I know what that feels like. It really sounds like you have depression. I had (and still have sometimes) that numb feeling where nothing matters, a detatchment from lif and reality. I am taking meds to help me function as a working member of society. Did you just...
  7. Irene Helrose

    The isolation never leaves

    Alan, I have been where you are. I know what that feels like. It really sounds like you have depression. I had (and still have sometimes) that numb feeling where nothing matters, a detatchment from lif and reality. I am taking meds to help me function as a working member of society. Did you just...
  8. Irene Helrose

    The isolation never leaves

    Alan, I have been where you are. I know what that feels like. It really sounds like you have depression. I had (and still have sometimes) that numb feeling where nothing matters, a detatchment from lif and reality. I am taking meds to help me function as a working member of society. Did you just...
  9. Irene Helrose

    Do you use sensory toys to manage stress levels?

    I don't have specific stim toys, buy I do have an energy bracelet I finger. I fidget a lot.
  10. Irene Helrose

    Loneliness

    I also have never had a romantic relationship or been close to anyone. Never been on a date...wouldn't know what to do if I was asked. I'd probably come home a nervous wreck from trying to maintain the thin NT veneer I put on to function at work five days a week. Only it would be worse, because...
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    Loneliness

    I completely understand how you feel. I do feel lonely, but I see no point or purpose in social interactions. I don' have any close friends. My best friends are books, headphones and computers. :)I don't think I've ever felt that I belong in any setting except when I am alone. I always thought I...
  12. Irene Helrose

    Does anyone find advertising to be really stupid?

    Absolutely.
  13. Irene Helrose

    You might be an Aspie/Autie if?/Jokes

    Exactly, especially no. 2 and 4.
  14. Irene Helrose

    Break up

    buttercupslol, I'm so sorry this happened. I don't know what I can say to make you feel better, but I wanted to let you know I'm sorry.
  15. Irene Helrose

    How goes the battle against Depression, Madam/Sir?

    Clinical depression here as well. Music helps as does reading. I find that watching movies has a tendency to make me more depressed, as though my brain chemistry has somehow been altered. Does anyone else have the same problem, or am I the only one?
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