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Recent content by JCat

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    The dreadful, annoying, "how are you?"

    "Can't complain; and even if I did no one would listen ..." (Preferably said in a tone similar to Eeyore's!)
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    Small talk

    I understand! ... I've had people tell me that too (especially at work) ... that I'm intimidating ... which I find really strange because I'm intimidated by everyone!!!!
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    Hello... new here.

    hey there ... also on this ride trying to figure out an AS/NT relationship ... had a few rough points this weekend in that regard ...
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    String of bad mangers

    Have you talked to the owner about it? Sounds like you have a pretty good relationship with him/her and I would hope he/she could empathize ... if they feel they need you, they can talk to their current manager about their behavior, or if they feel they can do without you instead, then you are...
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    Asperger's Syndrome and Alcohol Abuse

    I read this book too ... and agree ... very self-validating. This definitely parallels my experience quite a bit (although I'm not as far along as the individual in this book). I'm hoping my last minor lapse was my last one (I'm really not having urges the same way I was before ... it was just...
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    Is anyone obsessed with a musician/Music?

    I don't know ... both great bands and drummers ... but as far as crazy goes, Ginger Baker would give them both a run for their money!
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    Is anyone obsessed with a musician/Music?

    I've been in that phase for the last 20 years or so :) ... I have lots of live shows, all the Dick's Picks, and some vinyl too. Brings up another question ... how many of you out there just love the sound/warmth of vinyl vs digital?
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    Is anyone obsessed with a musician/Music?

    Also love the classic Rock ... but my all time favorite is The Grateful Dead (I'm constantly re-obsessing and going back to this ... although I deviate often for a while ... also really like the new incarnation of the Dead with John Mayer)
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    ADHD or Asperger's?

    My counselor today said she thought my symptoms were more ADHD then Asperger's ... but I eliminated that a few years ago thinking it just wasn't a "good fit" for a bunch of reasons. (I really believe that Asperger's is what I've been trying to put my finger on for quite a few years ... wrongly...
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    Perseverance, persistence, tenacity, determination, isin't that how we are supposed to be?

    I'm with you Mia! (That's one of the main reasons when I was originally diagnosed bipolar--likely incorrect in hindsight--I avoided all the medications ... I didn't want to lose all the good things that make up me just to mitigate all the difficult things ...)
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    Hi there :3

    You sound a lot like me! (My scores were 135 and 61 respectively) ... also diagnosed with ADD (and bipolar type II rapid cycling ... but I think this is the Asperger's and is a misdiagnosis) I would say Aspie ... but I'm no expert. I think I am and am going through the process of finding out...
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    i would like to be normal...very long, sorry

    Hi ... I'm new here too ... I have similar issues ... I can definitely relate. I used alcohol to self-medicate for years (mostly successfully but to great detriment in the long run--definitely NOT a good idea ...). I am still using cannabis now to help with this (instead of other...
  13. J

    Hi - Looks like I'm an Aspie - explains a lot

    197! Wow! And I thought mine was pretty high!
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    Hi - Looks like I'm an Aspie - explains a lot

    Hi, I'm 40, and I'm just realizing that I likely have Asperger's. After reading a lot online, as well as a few books, and the stories, to varying degrees, share glaring similarities to my own. I was diagnosed bipolar, type II, rapid cycling (maybe with some ADD) a few years a go, and have...
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