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Recent content by TaumaRN

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    I wonder what many of you think of this coping mechanism-

    I like your style and do much the same. However, I do tend to be more of a situational actor. By throwing yourself out there it does put you at risk of uncomfortable situations but it also gives you the freedom that you deserve. Why should you have to worry about interacting with anyone...
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    How do you cope with Asperger's?

    Well, it can get a little troublesome, especially for my wife, at times. However, my son was diagnosed yrs before me and I was always proud of who he was and is so I must be proud of who I am AS and all. My wife get's annoyed when we get fixated on our tablets too much. Haha. My mother-in-law...
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    I dont think there anything "wrong" with me.

    It may sound strange but I am quite happy to be diagnosed with AS. My son was diagnosed around age three, pretty early for an Aspergers diagnosis but it was a correct one we believe. I was diagnosed myself two or three weeks ago but my family and I have known for longer that I likely had...
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    How do you cope with Asperger's?

    Wow, I do many of those same things. I have to keep my beard short enough or I unknowingly catch myself chewing on it at work. I also fidget with my earlobe when uncomfortable. I have admitted this to people at work and they can judge me if they wish. They know that I am aware but usually pretty...
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    How do you cope with Asperger's?

    Wish that I could offer some words of wisdom but I was recently officially diagnosed only two weeks ago. I have learned many skills to pass off as fairly typical through acting. Growing up with a big brother really helped me a lot. I am still learning and am still considered "weird" to this day...
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    How Normal Are You?

    I believe I can relate especially at my work setting. I seem to have a problem when I get excited and joke around and I feel I have gone too far. I feel terrible, anxious to disappear and like an idiot. I try to remind myself to not get too excited when having a good day and mood. Sometimes it...
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    How Normal Are You?

    In the first five minutes of meeting me most people would observe that I don't maintain eye contact very well. I believe they will see me as a nice and polite person who doesn't quite understand how to just chat without a specific issue on the table. If I am in a setting where I feel confident...
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