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Recent content by kingscross

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    A confusing breakup and I need help

    As an Aspie that's been in one relationship with an NT, I'll say that it sounds like she got burned out. My NT ex was from a close-knit small town and had a large social network I had to interact with constantly. At the time I didn't know I was on the spectrum but still did an absurd amount of...
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    Age gaps in relationships

    I think it really depends on the individuals. If I pursued a relationship with a man again I would want him to be older than me by several years at least. I'm in my 20s and have not had good experiences dating men my age.
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    What is your current special interest?

    My "default" interests have always been Harry Potter and Star Wars. There are several other scifi and fantasy series I love, but I've been hooked on HP and SW since I was 6-8 years old. I think a large part of the reason I wasn't diagnosed until adulthood is because my special interests just...
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    Dealing with job interviews

    I'm terrible with interviews also. I haven't been able to get a single job in my field since graduation or even leave the town I went to college in. Ho hum.
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    Don't Be Shy To Introduce Yourself

    I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult. Growing up I was treated for severe social anxiety and OCD that didn't respond to medication. Doctors ignored my mom when she insisted something was different about me. I've always been very deeply immersed in various scifi and fantasy...
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    Recently diagnosed. A weight has been lifted

    Hi Jay. Receiving my diagnosis at 25 was a weight lifted for me as well.
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    Just To Start Things Off (calling all girls)

    I was diagnosed with autism spectrum at 25. The psychologist who did my evaluation recommended I find a support group for women on the spectrum. So far I've had zero luck finding one in person.
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