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Recent content by Markyg

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    Power tools

    Impact drivers, the devils tool!!
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    Non-Attachment

    Im thinking, if your attachments are as focused as in your case, a mini car, your possibly in a more manageable place. Someone who is attached to power or greed etc will have a much harder time shedding these then those with more tangible needs. If you feel the time is right you will...
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    Overwhelmed

    Just a thought....goes an autism diagnosis mean you dont have to do jury duty??
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    Eye Movement.

    Ive worn sunglasses all my life, even when others dont feel its necessary. Supermarkets are the worst!! Feel stupid wearing glasses in the indoor brightlight, but also like the barrier between me and other people. Usually i wear a cap and pull it low, if late in day ill pull my hoodie up too...
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    Let's Talk about Stimming

    Im awaiting letter confirming diagnosis...or not, after assessment last sunday. Until recently, i wasnt even aware stimming was a thing, and other then constantly rubbing the inside of my lower teeth with my tongue....i don't know...guess im waiting for confirmation to think about it more. But...
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    It's been a while but... New Autistamatic Video is up

    Apologies for singling a single point out, Darwin was not autistic. One of my obsessions has been Rear Admiral Fiztroy, the chap who choose Darwin for his voyage on the Beagle. As their stories are very intertwined, i feel i got to know Darwin too. I have never seen anything in Darwins character...
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    Tired after work.

    I once fell asleep on the dancefloor of a 2000 people dance music event in Mexico in the middle of nowhere. If i need to sleep, its a done deal!
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    Tired after work.

    Thanks for your replies everyone :) I may have been slightly ambiguous as i wanted to see what people suggested rather then focus on details. I run plumbing on busy new build sites. Work is physically and mentally demanding, plus obviously i interact with many people. No-one else i speak to...
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    Tired after work.

    As i drive home from work, i know i have to stop at a petrol station 5 miles away and get coffee. Even if at that point im not struggling to keep my eyes open, i cant guarantee ill be ok for the next 20. The stopping, moving, bright lights and coffee (obviously!) All help stimulate me and i can...
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    General life advice

    I need guidance, knowledge that you wished you learned when I was my age. Things that took hard lessons to learn. Perception of the world and people around you. Anything of use. For me or anyone reading this. Obviously i just posted, however, on a more personal note as i re-read your post, id...
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    General life advice

    For me its choice. And its very very hard very often to believe you have one. Im 42, awaiting diagnosis and feel happy and balanced, because i believed i had the choice to be this way. Its taken me over 35 years to really acheive my goal. Many times i experienced such a sense of...
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    It's happening, finally after 3 long years

    Im paying £620 and home visit within 10 days...nr Milton Keynes
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    It's happening, finally after 3 long years

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    It's happening, finally after 3 long years

    See my post assessment 9 days to wait (something like that) Im in exactly the same boat. Cant function properly at work, brain is overloaded, overworked. Im tired, exhausted, vacant. Urgh....can't wait! I sympathise your wait is longer :( tho maybe youll find a balance sooner or later?? Mines...
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    Waiting for assessment (9 days to go...!)

    Thanks :) you too!
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