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    POETRY

    *FML* Gave it a go smiled to look pretty weakness seeped in exposed it's not witty I’m told Life will always change hold on, hang tight yes it’s strange your just an illusion no God put you here no Life is random the people cheer Certainly your life means something my dear Don’t...
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    Late diagnosis

    I can relate to a lot of your thoughts and experiences, even without an official diagnosis. Its a lot to take in and you don’t have to do anything with the information right now. :) Just give yourself time to let it settle. Take a look around the forum, as you will find a wealth of...
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    What’d you score on the Autistic Quotient test?

    I’ve taken it twice in two years and scored 45 on both.
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    the annoyance of textures

    I am very picky about clothing as some things make me feel like I’m suffocating. They have to be soft, semi-loose, but fit well. I cannot wear scratchy sweaters, anything with a turtle-neck, hosiery, heels, tight pants, overly baggy pants that touch the floor, or clothing that makes sounds...
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    Has anyone here worked in the medical field?

    You may find this book helpful as well: Asperger’s Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide - A Neurotypical’s Secrets for Success. by Barbara Bissonnette Good luck in your search! :)
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    Thank you, Bella Pines. This helps a lot. Although I did say these things, I most likely was not clear enough, and the assistant was so upset she wasn’t hearing any of my words. When conflict arises, I feel as though I go into a sort of panic/shock and then I cannot verbalize my thoughts...
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    Wow, it sounds like the guy was a real jerk, Mr Allen, and so deserved a good tongue lashing.
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    Oh no I definitely don’t engage, nor care about typical office gossip. I usually feel so overloaded mentally just from driving to work that my brain isn’t capable of processing social dilemmas until later on. And that’s when all the self-doubt arises, too. Sometimes I make things bigger in my...
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    Has anyone here worked in the medical field?

    Hi Luc, I’ve worked in a hospital environment for around 17 years and can tell about you my own experience but you might not have the same experience as I. So keep this in mind while reading. :) The hospital I work at is one of the biggest in the city and serves a large population. It is...
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    That is some good advice. :) And thank you for making me laugh; needed that, too.
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    I could not agree with you more. :) As a matter of fact, NMB is my motto. I know the assistant was upset, and rightfully so, but she took her frustration out on me, at least that’s what it felt like. When I went to our boss and stood up for her, she didn’t care at all, not a thank you or...
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    Ah yes earbuds would be heaven if allowed, but your comment about occasionally snapping to attention did give me an idea to keep some reading material in front of me and then I could look as if I’m zoned out.
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    How do you handle coworkers complaining/gossiping?

    I personally cannot stand it as there have been moments where I’ve been guilty by association, just by being in the same room, and have been reprimanded for it. As a person with social anxiety, I struggle to stand up for myself when this happens and will either shrink or get so pissed off, I...
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    New and extremely shy

    Hi Cheryl, I’m pretty new here, too and also extremely shy. This forum has been a life saver for me as there is a wealth of information and support available. I also have three kids and one of them has an aspie brain like myself. The other two and their dad are more neurotypical and I’ve...
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    At what age did you start having anxiety?

    I was around 13 and getting ready to go to a concert with my best friend. I’d never been and it was at a huge outdoor amphitheater. With no understanding of what anxiety was, I knew I felt off but couldn’t put words to what it was. I began sweating, breathing heavy and my heart thumped until...
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