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    Is it weird that I consider when people compliment or praise me that I don't consider it good my mental health?

    I guess I'm different in that I usually understand when someone is truly complimenting me and when they are giving me a back-handed compliment (underhanded insult). For the times when someone compliments me and I don't feel like it's deserved, I still thank the person for being nice. Because I...
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    Is it weird that I consider when people compliment or praise me that I don't consider it good my mental health?

    This is definitely part of what I say when autistic people often misinterpret the behavior of others. So often, we take a compliment as an insult. We think they're making fun of us, when in reality, that's our own voice in our own head. And I agree it's not good, nothing good will come of it.
  3. Masked Man

    So... I think it would be helpful for you to not drink until you get your sleeping problem taken...

    So... I think it would be helpful for you to not drink until you get your sleeping problem taken care of. Alcohol is a depressant. You need to take care of your emotional state as much as possible. I hope you're okay.
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    Job search problems and etiquette

    Agreed and additionally, you are under no obligation to an employer. You have every right to tell place B you are continuing to negotiate with other recruiters before you are able to make a decision. An employer is basically purchasing you for your time. So you need to be able to make the best...
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    Physical symptoms are keeping me down.

    I hear what you're saying. But really try to put this into perspective: You've been dealing with this for how long? And June 6 is 3 weeks. You can push through for 3 more weeks. The help is coming. Just hang on. You don't want to do anything permanent that you can't come back from for a lousy 3...
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    Physical symptoms are keeping me down.

    I know how you want to deal with this right now. I get it. However it needs to be done correctly, and that might mean a few days. At this point, it's already been going on for this long, what is a few more days, right? Just hang in there and do the best you can. Help is coming.
  7. Masked Man

    Physical symptoms are keeping me down.

    That's great to hear - it will probably take some time to get used to using it, and I'm sure there's a learning curve, but I think once you get the hang of it you are going to feel light years better. :)
  8. Masked Man

    Girls - are you oblivious to when someone is flirting with you?

    My mistake for not making this more clear, I am not suggesting that anyone is "bad" for having ulterior motives - I'm more suggesting that it's a human condition. Human beings rarely do anything without expecting something in return. Almost no one is truly altruistic. People give money to...
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    Girls - are you oblivious to when someone is flirting with you?

    I find it helpful to always keep in mind that the other person almost always has an ulterior motive. Very rarely is the other person just being friendly, although it is possible. However it's helpful for me to ask of myself "what does this other person want from me?" And go from there.
  10. Masked Man

    How to avoid an old "friend" (bully) from the 70's

    If he calls again you just say "No thanks." And then hang up. Or if you have caller ID just don't pick up the phone. I don't plan on attending any of my reunions and I don't feel bad about it either. I have nothing to say to anyone.
  11. Masked Man

    Finish the statement: "I am...."

    I am tired.
  12. Masked Man

    Physical symptoms are keeping me down.

    I have a family member (or rather an in law) whose CPAP made a huge difference as well. Not only did he sleep through the night, it helped to bring his blood pressure down and helped him to follow a healthier diet resulting in weight loss, which then brought his blood sugars and cholesterol...
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    Physical symptoms are keeping me down.

    Do you use a CPAP? If not, maybe they can assess you for one at your sleep study. I think that would help tremendously with the daytime sleepiness.
  14. Masked Man

    Seafood poll.

    Not a huge fan, personally. Occasionally I'll eat salmon or fish and chips. I had California rolls the other day, but those weren't made of fish, it was imitation crab meat. Just don't really like it.
  15. Masked Man

    I Need More Heroic Traits

    I think what you are seeking is validation. You want to be valuable to someone/something and looked up to. The thing is - we can't all be the hero/main character. I think at some point we all have to decide to just be ourselves, but be the best version of ourselves that we can be. Trying to be...
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