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Recent content by Matthias

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    I know how painful it is to get kicked out of a group when you're socially isolated. I wish...

    I know how painful it is to get kicked out of a group when you're socially isolated. I wish there was something I could say or do to help you feel better because I care about you and hate to see you suffer.
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    Do you like being autistic?

    I'm not surprised as happiness primarily comes from good relationships. Therefore, people with conditions that lead to weaker relationships (autism, borderline personality disorder) will likely have higher rates of depression. Blindness is visible and there are communities for the blind, which...
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    Social media and working on myself

    Can you use social media without using your real name or posting a picture of yourself so it can be somewhat anonymous?
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    Public Announcement about what autism is and is not

    I don't think I've ever seen anyone lump autism and LGBTQ together as if they were the same. The closest I can think of is including all these identities under the neurodiversity umbrella. However, that doesn't mean they're are all the same but just that some people see these groups as...
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    How come help doesn't exist?

    That's a good point. I think self-help books can be helpful to treat various problems but I wouldn't recommend people use them to diagnose themselves.
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    How come help doesn't exist?

    I've read articles that say genetics and the environment (such as air pollution) both play a role in autism risk so I don't think it's accurate to say autism is entirely genetic or inherited. While I think parenting may play a role as an environmental factor, I don't believe in blaming parents...
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    How come help doesn't exist?

    I respect your opinion but I don't agree with it (with one exception - I agree autism isn't a product of cold parenting, which is only one of many possible psychological explanations of ASD symptoms). I never heard of Lorna Wing and don't like blaming others but I know it's not accurate to say...
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    How come help doesn't exist?

    I think it's worth noting that everything a good therapist can teach you can also be found in a book. There are self-help books for almost every condition and problem related to mental health, emotions, thinking, etc. Instead of shopping around trying to find a good therapist, you could just...
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    How come help doesn't exist?

    Sounds like a mental problem. It wouldn't stop me from getting a baby evaluated for autism and I don't think it should stop researchers from researching likely causes of it.
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    How come help doesn't exist?

    Autism was originally classified and treated as a mental health disorder, with psychologists reporting varying degrees of success (including full recovery) treating autistic children. Given that autism usually starts between 1 to 2 years old, these reports led to people blaming mothers for their...
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    What's wrong with saying "mild" or "severe" autism?

    Thanks for the explanation. I think my autism is too severe to understand how this relates to @Outdated level of autism severity.
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    Do I disclose being autistic to my employer?

    My advice is to consider the importance of the accommodation (is it necessary to help you to stay sane or remain employed?) and the burden it imposes on the employer (can they easily accommodate you with minimal cost or disruption to the workplace?). The difference between a "personal failing"...
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    What's wrong with saying "mild" or "severe" autism?

    Here's what I found when I looked up what autism severity levels mean: Level 1/mild - Requires support Level 2/moderate - Requires substantial support Level 3/severe - Requires very substantial support Doesn't require support = has autistic traits but doesn't have a disorder (ASD) The examples...
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    What's wrong with saying "mild" or "severe" autism?

    I had to use AI to figure out what you meant by not doing anything by halves. I sort of understand you're saying you're fully autistic (not just half autistic) but I don't think severity level implies someone isn't fully autistic. It's mostly about the level of support a person needs.
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    Can't enjoy myself

    I've found that it's hard to feel joy when you're angry or distressed about something, so it's necessary to address unresolved emotional distress first. After you overcome negative beliefs and thinking patterns that cause stress to the point where you consistently feel content, you'll be ready...
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