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Recent Content by Tony Ramirez

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    Silent moments end conversations every time.

    I am much better at small talk then I was years ago. However I just don't get how to continue an conversation without either saying nothing or...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 15, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Silent moments end conversations every time.

    I find posting messages easier. I also find talking on the phone easier as it usually involves just one person. I fall apart when trying to talk...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 13, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Silent moments end conversations every time.

    I agree completely. NT's make it look so easy but for people with ASD we try but often fail. That is why I venture away from the group and put...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 13, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Silent moments end conversations every time.

    Now for people I know and are close to when I talk on the phone with them I can go on and on even talking so much they can't get a word in. But...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 13, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Silent moments end conversations every time.

    Does not matter what gender I am talking too. If I am trying to do small talk which is difficult on its own and a silent moment happens most of...
    Thread by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 13, 2020, 30 replies, in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Aspergers and memorization

    I have a bad memory especially with topics I find boring. I did average in school and was too dumb for college. I am bad with names but good...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 12, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    DSM-5 says that we have difficulties understanding what is not explicitly stated.

    I can communicate with one person but in a group of a few people I usually say nothing and fall apart then I usually walk away. Heck I am doing...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Headphones when outside?

    That is the main reason why I wear to not to hear the world around me. I always watch my surroundings
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 4, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Headphones when outside?

    How many of you listen to music walking outside or just sitting outside at a park? I can't stand the loud noise those kids screaming, helicopter,...
    Thread by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 3, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Dealing with COVID-19

    Seeing mask wearing people is causing me to have an meltdown sometimes. I am starting to react the same way as when I hear profanity. It's bad and...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Oct 2, 2020 in forum: Help and Support
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    Social skills. They can improve.....

    When I was a kid I was somewhat social actually I use to talk about my made up TV station in public and I generally accepted by Junior high. When...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion
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    Have any of you went up to a girl you don't know and talked to her.

    As I said it's a big 10 for me just read my scale linked in my sig as I was able to do 1-8 which is a big accomplishment for me and I have female...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Love, Relationships and Dating
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    Quiet by choice.

    Talked to my friend Manna on the phone the other day since struggling with Maskaphobia and I talked so much I hope I did not offend her as she...
    Post by: Tony Ramirez, Sep 26, 2020 in forum: General Autism Discussion