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    Feel extremely awkward meeting strangers!

    That reminds me of a similar situation with a stranger at a restaurant I use to go to several times a week. I later found out from the bartenders that the person thought I did not like him, and I reviewed what our conversation had been over and over to figure out why he would think that. I can't...
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    Do you overreact often?

    Complaining out loud about things I have no real influence over...This is too funny, as I do this all the time. I actually enjoy it, and know that I'm not changing anything by verbally camplaining to objects. As I often tell people, I have extreme patience with people, but I will yell at and...
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    Apsies Drawn to Other Aspies?

    I recall something about a study done with people on the spectrum having better facial recognition to Neanderthal faces than Homosapien faces. There was also some study that thought there might be a link to Autism and a recessive Neanderthal gene. So there might be a like species attraction...
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    What motivates you in life?

    I think I could agree with the premise that due to having to compensate so much to fit in it does not allow for relaxed thought to become creative and lead to motivation. I often find I'm motivated by routine more than anything else, especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed and/or depressed. I...
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    Over-talking?

    That is the very reason I obtained the nickname jabber jaws, so I can definitely relate. I'm not as bad as I was in my youth, but internally I find my thought racing with information I would love to interject and just have to keep repeating to myself to be quiet and listen, they'll ask if they...
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    LGBTs

    IF like myself, you are afflicted with multiple areas that need advocating, then you have to contribute to each one separately. I'm trying to educate myself more on how to advocate for adults with AS in my area. Being that I'm very high functioning, I'm considering a specialized education that...
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    Copying people

    This has been pointed out to me several times in my life. I also find the more I try to pay attention to it and not copy people the more I end up being noticed doing it. I also catch myself using many movie and TV show catch phrases in almost all of my conversations. Most people find it amusing...
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    LGBTs

    You may not get much support from the LGBT community in Asia, as it may not be to either or your best interests. To explain: In the U.S. Back in the 60-70's the LGBT community supported legalizing drugs and equal rights for children (as many runaways in the LGBT community were thrown out by...
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    LGBTs

    Honestly, I think LGBT relationships via aspies would be easier than hetero aspie relationships. There are less social "norms" in the LGBT community, making certain oddities that we may have less noticeable. Also, in dealing with societal rejection already, most in the LGBT community should be...
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    Seeing things in black-and-white terms

    I'm not entirely sure of my opinion about aspies being black and white thinkers, though I have read that it is the case. I've always seen myself as more balanced than most, but I am OFTEN accused of black and white thinking...so it could just be something I can't see in myself. What I TRY to do...
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    Aspergers Syndrome/Autism and job interviews

    I totally agree!!! I always try to keep in mind that a job interview works both ways. That is, you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. Be prepared, do some research on the company and be able to explain how you can help them reach their goals. Also, make sure you...
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    How Do You Explain To Others What Aspergers Is?

    It is something I've yet to master. I've told several people, but like you said it takes a long time to really explain it within context of our relationship to one another. I think the best way is to have a non-aspie explain it to them. My mother understands a lot and can explain things better...
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    Do you feel you have to explain yourself to others?

    I too am often overwhelmed with the need to explain myself. It is like I know that others don't think like I do and I try to help walk them through my thought processes so they can understand my conclusions/actions. This often backfires though as I tend to come across as condescending...which I...
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    Before Life, After Death and Religion

    I've often thought on this issue, and why we consider the modern era more advanced than times past (perhaps lost histories that were destroyed in wars). My argument is, just because we were able to do something doesn't mean we should have done it. I'm thinking specifically of...
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    Gastrointestinal Issues in Aspies

    Have had issues myself. When I was in my teens (pre AS diagnosis) I thought it was a pain issue related to arthritis (motorcycle wreck age 12), as it seemed I had more GI issues in cold weather. It seemed to come and go until about 10yrs ago and has been fairly persistent since. My doctor...
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