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Recent content by yotimbo

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    Predisposed to be a liar?

    I dont claim to know more than anybody but I do know a little bit about this topic , im quite comfortable in my position thankyou, I replied to this thread in an effort to give a desperate person some valuable advice. I have lived with asbergers syndrome my whole life and have no interest in...
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    Predisposed to be a liar?

    A Hi there . If it bothers you so much read a book or watch tv or something. My experience is mine it belongs to me. If I can use it to help somebody else then I will. In reference to your link . I am 3 years into my phd forensic psychology . I know a small amount about this topic
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    Predisposed to be a liar?

    I was diagnosed at 41 yrs, without doubt the single most detrimental thing in my life was being a pathological liar from the age of 9 , its related to autism and not understanding how to respond properly and not understanding that its bad to tell lies, there are many names for it , mythomania...
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    Well, I quit my job and almost got arrested in the process.

    Khendra, why do you feel it necessary to "reach out to others" you have enormous problems to solve in your own world which you will solve on your own and be a matriarch to others for this achievement . Deal with polishing the doorstep before sweeping the kirb
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    Well, I quit my job and almost got arrested in the process.

    That is really sensible ,kind and positive advice for someone going through what many of us with autism have been through and can understand completely. If only this form of communication was available 20 years ago.
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    Exploding Head Syndrome, Hypnic jerks and Sleep Paralysis

    Exploding head syndrome?? What on earth is that. Sounds like the worst possible thing anyone could ever have ever.
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    Does Having Intelligence Make It Difficult Connecting With People?

    Point taken.
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    Does Having Intelligence Make It Difficult Connecting With People?

    See that response .Thats dunbars theory right there at the micro level, but in 2017 . Fascinating
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    Autism and sensory processing issues

    Yea its weird , your brain seems to pick out that noise and tune in to it even though its unwanted. After a while the sound becomes something totally different and not auditory but almost a physical entity that you battle with . I went to a farm when I was 7 and the normal farmyard smells and...
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    Does Having Intelligence Make It Difficult Connecting With People?

    Here you are Janie , this is not the 160,000 word original study I recommended which you read last night that requires BPS membership to gain access to but it does explain the conclusions of the study in leymans terms. Let me know your thoughts...
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    Does Having Intelligence Make It Difficult Connecting With People?

    Oh cool, glad you liked it. Yes it blew my mind when i stumbled across it.
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    Does Having Intelligence Make It Difficult Connecting With People?

    Refer to the original PHD study Janie, "Humans developed language to cement bonds". This one will take you longer than half an hours skim reading to understand
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    Does Having Intelligence Make It Difficult Connecting With People?

    The reason NTs gossip is the same reason chimpanzees groom other troop members, because humans are the masters of communication its how they groom one another to strengthen clan or tribal membership. Theres a paper about it online called dunbar gossip, check it out its a fascinating read
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    Do aspies miss their exes?

    I see. In Devon & Cornwall the word "yer" means here. "Over yer" for instance.
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    Do aspies miss their exes?

    Yes thankyou I understand the term neurotypical, however I'm unfamiliar with the word " yer" , are you from the westcountry?
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