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Recent content by RachelleG

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    Coping with Asperger's and being different

    The first part of this story describes the effects of Asperger's on individual's, families, and their loved ones. Living with Asperger's takes a heavy emotional toll on everyone involved the individual's life. A coping strategy must, therefore, be implemented that includes everyone involved...
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    Why do I bother?

    I understand where you are coming from because I've felt this way for most of my life. In fact, I still feel that way at times and trying to fight it is not always easy. Those of us on the spectrum miss out on allot on life, but it doesn't have to be this way. I have a presentation that helps...
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    ANXIETY- advice needed :)

    My suggestion to you is to make realistic plans that you can follow through. For example, you could plan to walk half a block from your house, and if's that's too much make it as short as you can tolerate. It sounds like you have a severe case of Agoraphobia and if that is the case, you would...
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    Mixed-Up New Person

    I can relate to the difficulties that you are referring to. I was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 42, that is after getting a second opinion because the first therapist said I did not have Asperger's. Yet, I spent most of my life living in isolation and I suffer from all the co-occurring...
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    Any Tips on how to get better with conversation

    I have a short video and an illustration that may be helpful to you in this: How to Breakout of the Loneliness Cycle of Asperger’s [Video] - Aspergers Live How to Improve Your Communication Skills with Body Language [Illustration] - Aspergers Live
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    'Preaching' not talking

    Hi, I can relate to your frustrations about being told that you are "preaching". This is common for those of us on the spectrum and I have fallen into that trap at least a million times! So what can you do about it? First, you have to take deliberate actions to self-monitor your emotions and...
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    Feeling Left Out...

    You and I share the same difficulties when it comes to connecting with people and we are somewhere around the space in the spectrum. I spent years struggling trying to fit in, trying to be social and try to make connections with people the same way you did - and I got nowhere - and I am still...
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    Looking for some empathy advice in a hard time.

    Empathy does not come easily to us. I took some courses on empathy and listening to get better at it. What I learned from that is that keeping it simple is the best strategy. In your case, you don't need to force the issue, by that I mean you don't have to bring up the subject of your sister in...
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    What does it mean to be a friend?

    I understand where you are coming from. To me, an acquaintance is someone you meet at social events, family or work events and you socialize with this person at these events but you don't socialize with them otherwise. A friend is someone who you socialize with directly - that is you contact...
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    Feeling like you dont belong

    Hi, I just joined this forum today so I cannot say that I've had your experience on this forum. What I can tell you is that I've felt the same way you do about life for most of my life. In fact, I've often thought that if there was a hell, then my life must be it. This is a very difficult state...
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    Asperger's and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    It's a well-known fact that people on the Autism Spectrum have digestive tract disorders. In my case, my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) became severe in my early 20's. I am now 47 and the intensity of my IBS is getting worst. I have tried dietary changes, probiotics, and countless other things...
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    Just saying hi, new member RachelleG

    Hello everyone, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rachelle, I am 47 years. I was diagnosed with Aspergers at the age of 42. The diagnosis gave me the answers about what I had been struggling with for my who life. I'm looking forward to chatting with people in this forum!
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