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Recent content by Smart Shelly

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    Being Female and on the Spectrum - Social Problems With Other Females

    Kudos for you! I completely agree with you. I get along with males better, but going to all girl's school for 7 years has thought me few tricks. When you work in an environment with 90% female, I guess you really have to learn those social skills.
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    Therapist Do's and Don'ts

    I generally had good experiences with therapists, but it seems like whenever I start talking about my bad relationship with my father, they seem to jump on that and starts to focus on that rather than my current stress. Yes, my father was part of blame for where I am now, but I think we can't...
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    Sensitive Topic Do certain people make you sick?

    OMG! so do I. My dad was undiagnosed Narcissist a-hole, and I can't even stand thought of hearing his voice. I hate people who abuse animals, too.
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    Do You Hide Your Intelligence When You Meet "Normal" People?

    This is a very interesting and good topic. I try the same thing "dumbing down" if I'm surrounded by people. So, I usually hang out with my colleagues since they all seems to have mild AS or OCD anyway. It's much easier to talk to them because you can go nerdy alllllll the way but they won't...
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    Medication experiences

    Make sure you screen for cholesterol when you're taking atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine. It's known to cause dyslipidemia and weight gain along with many side effects.
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    Medication experiences

    Those are called EPS side effects and you should go down to lower dose immediately if not stopping. talk to your doctor in case anyone experiences such side effect.
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    I have a younger sister who is probably NT ;) We have this co-dependent relationship and are very close to each other. I always tell her that she's got the better DNA from our parents, and I was a prototype. LOL.
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    Your Worst Meltdown?

    I think my father triggered my first one in teenage hood. It comes as a full blown panic attack when someone I'm in love with rejects me. In case anyone had panic attack, it's HORRIBLE. I can't even think clearly unless I have ativan right then.
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