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Recent content by Mark August

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    Beer, Football, and Relaxation

    It's a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. I also react to a protein in milk, called Casseine(spelling). So together, I quit gluten & dairy and results have been encouraging. It's hard, but you'll find encouragement when you find some relief from your symptoms. I'm off all meds now...
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    Beer, Football, and Relaxation

    Have you been tested for food allergies? There is new research(2014) indicating that there are those who react to gluten, but yet, test negative for celiac disease. I ask because I used to be on meds for depression & irritability. I also have horrible short term memory, as well as being...
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    "The spoon treatment"...?!

    "Cringe Worthy"??? You sound like many physicians I have been to. I have lived with gluten sensitivity my entire life. How do I know that? Not because I was tested for it and advised to avoid it, but because I thought I try it and see if I was. Guess what. I am. By day 3, my chest...
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    Sleep and Coping Ability

    In my most recent sleep study, they said it took me 5 hours to get to sleep, so I kinda just sleep until I wake up.
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    How does it feel to be a Aspie?

    Lonely
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    Hello, your honest feedback desired

    Hyperlexic. Now there's a word you don't see everyday. I had to look it up. I'll admit, writing isn't my strong suit. I admire talent wherever I find it [emoji1] .
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    dating and relationship

    My response is that Dating means your free to see other people. More casual. Relationship, well in my book, it had better be exclusive, otherwise. Look at it this way. All Relationships are like being on a see-saw. If they move closer, you move closer. If they move away, you move away...
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    multiple dating partners?

    As a borderline Aspie, I'd say the guy obviously likes the attention. I'm guessing he's a young guy, is thus correct? Perhaps he isn't feeling like you care that much and is just covering his bases. Better to date 2 than 1 who isn't all that into you. Have you made it clear to him that you...
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    Alone Again...Naturally (sort of)

    Well, I can relate to the alone thing. I heard a saying a while back. Went something like, "life would be great, if we didn't have to deal with other people. Anyway, don't believe the lie that your going to be rejected by everyone as it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. That said, I can...
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    Hello, your honest feedback desired

    I took one of the online Aspie tests and graded out as borderline Aspie. I think 31 or higher was Aspergers and I scored a 29. I can hold eye contact OK. I can do the smalltalk thing but try to move them into more meaningful topics if they last any amount of time. Where I may be offending...
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    Hello, your honest feedback desired

    Hello. New to the board. I'm a 54 yr. Old Male, and while not diagnosed, I suspect I have some Aspie traits. If I have aspergers, I think I must be a high functioning one, or something. I'll give some scenarios & thoughts and would appreciate feedback. My entire life I've felt like I've...
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