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Recent content by mlrock

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    Aspergers and Marijuana

    " A pack or more a day?" Are you referring to joints or cigarettes? The most intensive and well-controlled study (large sample size, government grant, went on for thirty years) on the carcinogenic nature of cannabis ever conducted came to the conclusion that while smoking marijuana was not...
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    Actually Busy or Just Neglecting Me?

    I love that song! And if by some stroke of luck, the same people who claim to care, but do nothing for me, I'll throw the same line at them they did at me. Show them what it feels like.
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    Actually Busy or Just Neglecting Me?

    Throughout my time in college, I had friends, or at least people that I thought were friends. However, I often felt neglected and often do to this day. I was almost invariably the one who always tried to initiate socialization, but I was lucky if people would respond to my texts, Facebook...
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    Do aspies need sex?

    From my experience, the answer is a resounding "yes." From the time I started puberty at about twelve (I'm 22 now,) I have had an above-average sex drive. However, I have almost always had bad luck in regards to dating, relationships, and sex. I didn't lose my virginity until I was 21 with my...
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    Does OCD equal whinyness?

    This entire school year, I have been forced to be roommates with a guy that I've found to be an anal-retentive and whiny little brat. While I respect that we may have different sensibilities and lifestyles, he certainly can't. In fact, every conversation that he's initiated with me is a...
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    Aspie-NT Borderer?

    When I was about four or five years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Now in my early twenties, I wouldn't be surprised if I have undiagnosed Asperger Syndrome or PDD-NOS. While my overall personality and interests seem more reflective of neurotypicals than of Aspies, some of my traits (above...
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    Adhd

    I have it. I received the diagnosis as a toddler, and I still display certain traits (short attention span, impulsivity, etc.) into my early 20s.
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    Need more Extroverted Friends

    I am an incredibly outgoing and staunchly extroverted guy. However, the vast majority of my friends are highly introverted and/or painstakingly shy. As a result, I often find that they are either uninterested or feel uncomfortable doing many things that I love to do. While I do have some...
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    The Wave of Sadness

    I can relate. I often go through waves of depression, though I often find that playing or listening to music help me cope, as does spending time with friends.
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    Too Aspie for NTs, too NT for Aspies.

    I don't think I've ever received a formal diagnosis of being anywhere on the autistic spectrum. However, I often find myself in a weird place. I definitely display some traits commonly associated with Aspies, among these are above average intelligence, a youthful demeanor and speaking pattern...
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    I'm Michael

    Hi, I'm Michael. When I was about four or five, I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, a diagnosis which I don't dispute. I spent most of my pre-college years in special education schools and programs. I am now a senior at one of the top universities in the country, and I am on track to graduate in...
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