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Recent content by Joe W.

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    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    I believe that was meant to say “if I think about 2 things rubbing together.” Like a blanket on the skin. Or metal being cut. Things like that.
  2. J

    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    Thank you very much for the advice. I really appreciate it!
  3. J

    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    That is very true. I think I’m going to look into some cheap ear buds that are super small. So when I wear them, and have music on low, nobody would even notice i had them in. What sort of chaos is it like around your way? My chaos told 3 kids, two of which are small children, it’s often very...
  4. J

    Why is this happening?

    Hello everyone. This will be my first installment to: “Why is this happening?” I am 30 years old and for the entirety of my life I have never been afraid of noises. Or so I thought. I recently spoke with my mother. She told me, when I was young, that loud noises, like fireworks, would send me...
  5. J

    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    I don’t believe that there was anything particular that’s happened. With the whole quarantine nonsense I’ve been in my house a lot more than usual. Hand I’ve never had any sensory issues before. My mom told me when I was a kid, loud noises would make me run away. But as an adult, it’s never been...
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    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    Here’s the thing though. I have not been officially diagnosed with ASD. It is definitely in my family. My younger brother has it and has been doing amazing. But I’m not sure if I should go to my doctor and see what I’m supposed to do.
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    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    Thank you for responding. I wasn’t sure if people were even on forums anymore. . But I’m glad you guys are here. I’m not sure why, but I’ve been struggling with social anxiety and a lot of sensory disorder things. I didn’t have any issues with things before. So I’m not sure what I’m supposed to...
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    My name is Joe W. I am glad to be here.

    Hello everyone. My name is Joe W and I am a recovered drug addict. I have been clean for 2.5 years so far. I believe I have some form of autism. My younger brother has Aspergers. So it’s definitely in my genes and could be very possible. As of late, I have been having a lot of sensory problems...
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