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Recent content by mummifiedcircuitry

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    When you know you'll never look into a good person's eyes again.

    Maybe you can express this to your wife and she can help you express how you feel to her uncle through a letter. It's hard to handle feelings related to future loss of a loved one. It's like a person is grieving themselves in a way and seeing loved ones see them in this vulnerable, pained way...
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    I really want to die

    I understand your hate and frustration with ppl who are critical of ppl with autism. There is nothing we can do to make them understand. Just limit your contact with critics as much as you can and realize many of us do understand and are on forums like these going through similar struggles.
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    Eye contact?

    Hello. I struggled for a very long time with the eye contact thing. My eyes would tear up when I was a kid if an adult talked to me and did the stern voice and stared at me. I couldn't look at therapists when I got older. It was an issue I had to address. Would look at eyebrows or foreheads and...
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    Query me this, don't ask me about that!

    I don't post selfies or try to mention my name anywhere online. The only reason some of my name is on fb is bc of relatives and co-workers. Aside from that, ppl need to earn my trust but telling ppl my name doesn't change much once trust is there.
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    obsessing over past relationships or social situations

    Maybe you just need to accept u will have some repetitive thoughts and never really enjoy thinking about how they make you feel. They are part of your experiences to learn from, painful as it may be. The worst thing you can do is wait until you feel fine to move on. You're better off continuing...
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    Don't massage at work,crimney sakes

    I don't think about all that. A body cam would be an invitation to some ppl to start something. Some ppl would become upset if they think they are being filmed. If they're planning to sue me, I hope they can afford a lawyer. The burden of proof would be on them.
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    Don't massage at work,crimney sakes

    I'm not scared of ppl touching me. I prefer they don't and have been in confrontations with strangers before. They usually just yell a little and go away yelling. As long as you don't touch my face, I'm fine.
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    Don't massage at work,crimney sakes

    I'm not sure what reason that would be
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    Don't massage at work,crimney sakes

    People have bad boundaries for a variety of reasons. I try to move ppl's hands away if I see them trying to pat my shoulder or arm or shift out of their reach. Not everyone we talk to has ill intent but you have to protect yourself and keep yourself from feeling uncomfortable. Do I wish ppl...
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    Too shy to ask women out on dates

    Do you get support services of any type? Do you see a therapist? I think you would benefit from group therapy or some kind of support group. Your world view is very focused on yourself. Maybe hearing from other ppl who also have similar struggles will help humanize ppl to you and help you feel...
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    I don't know what's next

    That's a fact, if it wasn't for music I wouldn't have figured out how to socialize with ppl. ^__^
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    I don't know what's next

    My son is going to graduate with a hs diploma but idk if college is something he can manage. He's unable to travel independently. I'm trying to get him into this program for developmentally disabled ppl that would support him for his entire life. Have to figure out how much legal control over...
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    I don't know what's next

    I joined a long time ago but didn't really pay much attention until recently.
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    I don't know what's next

    I've been meditating and doing breath exercises for 4 years. It only gets you so far. Neuropsych suggested Lexapro and CBT. I'm having a hard time gauging what changes and what stays the same but I guess it will come in time.
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    I don't know what's next

    I'm 44. Recently diagnosed as HFA. Got some referrals for treatment for anxiety/depression and CBT. Not sure what life is going to bring. Son is in hs, has developmental delay and also autistic. Supposedly I've underachieved in life. Feeling pressure to achieve something and also ensure son's...
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