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Recent content by Jeremy McLaughlin

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    I don’t understand why NO ONE takes an interest in me/likes me?

    I think it depends heavily upon gender. Woman are often thinking"is he safe to talk to," and guys think "is she going to scream or reject me if I look he way." Sometimes you may have to make the initialization (I know this is rough). I had tremors for 4-6 hours when I met my wife. Try to think...
  2. J

    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    Thank you for the reply Arctic fox!
  3. J

    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    I used to rock when I had what felt like panic attacks, meltdown, shutdown. They usually happened at night, and I got comfort in rocking and repeating the word "help" the remainder of the night. My parents used to hate it because it would keep them up. Sometimes I would use "help me Lord, please...
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    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    Thank you Fino. I had to learn about the condition very quickly, so this is very new to intake. I feel that even the doctor wouldn't know it was well as some of you guys would; even though we're all very different.
  5. J

    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    I used to rock and yell help over and over during the panic attacks for hours :(
  6. J

    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    The doctor seemed really bad.
  7. J

    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    I'm seem to lack most sensory issues, but I do have a thing where dry papertowels, carpet, or the touch of dry wood makes my teeth/tongue hurt/feel funny. It gives me a weird feeling. It is difficult for me to distinguish what classifies as a sensory disorder. As far as repetitive behavior, I...
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    Seeking my own autistic confirmation.

    I am a 32 year old male who was recently diagnosed. My diagnosis occurred over 3 visitations to the doctor. The first was an introduction, the second a questionnaire for my wife and I regarding my behavior as well as an IQ test, and the third was the doctor's analysis of my personal behavior...
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