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    I feel sad. I watched a movie on Amazon Prime based on a true story. I shouldn't have gone...

    I feel sad. I watched a movie on Amazon Prime based on a true story. I shouldn't have gone there. But I did.
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    Annoying Sounds

    So sorry sisselcakes. I'm only now seeing your question in relation to "panic attack". It's been a few years (5 this last May) since I had an attack. Luckily I was in the doctors office when it happened. The nurse ran, grabbed a bag, told me to breathe into it. It slowed my breathing down...
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    Work Problems

    Happy belated birthday Amy! It pains me to read this. I too am self-diagnosed. I tested 41 out of 50 on the autistic quotient test. I’m 56, wasn’t officially diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD until my early 50’s. I confided in my doctor my lack of focus at work. I was making silly mistakes and...
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    Work Problems

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    What’d you score on the Autistic Quotient test?

    I just took mine and got 41. This is the same score I received the last time I took it. A couple years ago. At least I'm consistent. I've gotten very good at normalizing myself around coworkers. Albeit, I'm very drained and mentally exhausted when I get home.
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    Comment by 'Tessie Burton' in media 'Torn skin 06/13/2018'

    Qwie! You know the saying? What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. "I should be very strong"!
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    Comment by 'Tessie Burton' in media 'Sunset---40km Adventure'

    That's beautiful. I love nature pictures and take a fair share of them myself.
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    Annoying Sounds

    Mary Anne, I'm the same way. I carry ear plugs wherever I go along with a small paper sack in case a panic attack ensues.
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