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Recent content by Kouryuu

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    Aspies Positives

    I've come to like struggling socially. I avoided it at all costs during teenage years but now just saying hi and waving awkwardly at a passing acquaintance feels like an accomplishment and makes me feel good! I like being ok with being alone. I feel like a lot of people don't want to be alone...
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    Not noticing romantic interest (at the appropriate moment)

    I never used to notice until recent times I actually did a bunch of research into the topic. Now I generally understand incoming signs but I really dont know outgoing signs, I prefer talking to ladies rather than fella's, I dont know why really, just more comfortable. It kinda makes it awkward...
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    Confused on Girl crush.

    This is funny. I have a friend who's touchy feely and using logic I would say she's into me, however, she has a boyfriend. So for me it completely invalidates those thoughts and I consider it just playfulness. It confused me for a while though hah!
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    Confused on Girl crush.

    I never know. Even after the fact its like 'maybe but probably just wishful thinking'. I like to think if they are really interested they'd say something. Its kinda hard that I get on better with women than men. I have been single 7 years, dont think it's going to change anytime soon. I'm too...
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    I am feeling well enough to...

    I reached out to people I have worked with recently! Now that our time together has ended I've been really bittersweet, I'll miss them so much. Usually I go my separate way and lose contact with people but I decided I couldnt do that today.
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    Being Chatted Up By A Woman On The Autistic Spectrum

    Each person is different, for me a shutdown is very much internalised. My mind is racing but on the outside I dont wanna talk, I dont wanna see, I just wanna sit/lay in a dark room. If it's me being overwhelmed I tend to stop what I'm doing and stand there, patiently waiting for my brain to...
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    How to stop anxiety?

    If you have a spare 20mins I would recommend watching: If not, then it is basically a way to trick your brain into feeling better or more confident. You stand in a an open, confident way for a minute or two and it's meant to trick your brain into producing hormones that make you feel more...
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    Reaching out, messages, likes And Suspicion?

    I was quite confused when you wished me a happy birthday! I really didnt know how to respond and after thinking for some time how to, I ended up deciding if I should or not... I'm sure you know what happened next heh. I guess I am quite suspicious of people. If it's a friend it's ok but a...
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    Have you ever been told you're not autistic?

    I'm 25 and cant drive. I had 2 panic attacks during my driving lessons and stopped answering the door to my instructor... haha!
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    How to stop anxiety?

    Anxiety has a scale. It can be a tiny thing that you barely think of or it can completely shut you down. Then it depends on how often it affects you. I dont know the details ^^.
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    How to stop anxiety?

    You dont have to have some grand name to have a lot of anxiety. I dont know what the cause is for you, maybe you need medication or maybe you can learn to cope better. Either way it will be with you for life. Even people who seemingly 'have no anxiety/fear' have it. It's chemicals in your brain...
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    Have you ever been told you're not autistic?

    Yeah some people have a hard time believing it. I do my best not to inconvenience people but I like to spend time alone, I have triggers, I shutdown/meltdown, I am bad with eye contact, I am uncomfortable with physical contact (but can build up comfort over time), I dont party and I'm totally...
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    How to stop anxiety?

    I can get like that with people I dont know. I've had job interviews where I just cant answer some questions they ask and mumble random words. Even in practice interviews I just get so tongue tied and give up answering questions. That's anxiety winning. I dont know what's causing it for you. I...
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    Do you talk to animals?

    Ofcourse! I talk to all animals I have had a few encounters with. I like that they dont talk back, they communicate in much simpler ways than human words. I find interaction with people involves much analysis, animals allow me to just appreciate my time with them without complication :). I also...
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    How to stop anxiety?

    I dont think there is one particular thing you can do to get rid of it. Even if you find a way to manage it, it will always exist. What helps me is positive thinking. Understand that anxiety isn't bad, it is making sure you focus and try your best. Thinking "I really want to succeed, I've got...
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