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Recent content by pek73
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Just joined
Hello and welcome. I am 52 and recently diagnosed with ASD-1, ADHD and Alexithymia. My main hobby is wood working, but I also just started knife making. I have had some others, but for me I get interested until I feel like I know something pretty well and then I lose interest. I hope you...- pek73
- Post #49
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
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My Re-Introduction
hello and welcome back. I am 52 and just recently got my official diagnosis (ASD-1, ADHD and alexithymia). If you are looking for a resource to find free assessments this site helped me before I got the diagnosis. Autism tests | Embrace Autism they provide the screening tests and they explain...- pek73
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself
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Sarah flight
hello and welcome Sarah. What part of the world are you from?- pek73
- Post #19
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
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Hey
My therapist did the same a little over a year ago and I just got the official diagnosis last week (I'm 52). It was an eye opener when I first took the tests and it's been a year of learning and understanding myself. hope you find some peace and understanding- pek73
- Post #12
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
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My boyfriend is threatening to dump me because of me getting medical guardianship. Is that reasonable?
you need to assess what is best for you and put yourself in the best long term situation. anyone one that loves you will want you to be in the best situation for you. take care of yourself and your needs.- pek73
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- Forum: Love, Relationships and Dating
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Hi everyone. I'm new here and I have a lot to share about my experiences with Autism and maybe my hobbies as well.
hello and welcome- pek73
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself
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Thanksgiving Plans?
Overeat and in-law overload. I will spend most of the day watching football and drinking so I don't have to have extensive conversations. We also buy our Christmas tree during on one of the weekend days. -
What is the worst/best advice you’ve been given
100% agree. I can't tell you how many doctors think this piece of advice calms you down and make you feel better. It's one of the major reasons I am in the process of getting a full diagnosis. Is it a monologue if I have 2 or 3 going at the same time? 2nd worst, that sounds like it should...- pek73
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself
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Past determining my future
My rule of thumb is, if the other person is getting paid to be there, 99% chance they are not interested in anything outside of the establishment.- pek73
- Post #217
- Forum: Love, Relationships and Dating
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