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Recent content by Zaphod Beeblebrox

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    Childhood Emotional Neglect and Autism

    I don't have to take a test to find out, I know I have been emotionally neglected. Regarding your nurture over nature argument, I agree there are both going on. Have you ever thought, and mind you this is a dreadful thought, that maybe some of us didn't get enough love and tenderness as...
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    What do you do on repeat?

    I think we mostly do it for comfort. I often get stuck with series and watch them repeatedly, such as the big bang theory. When I was in my 20s, I was obsessed with Keanu Reeves and for a few years I was watching the movie Pointbreak at least once a week. Until the Matrix came out...
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    Strange Christmas gifts you want this year

    I wanted a Predator mini figure or a periodic table but I think I am getting a travel mug
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    Recovering from burnout - re-entering the realm of socializing

    Same here. I think I only just learnt to identify my burn outs and now I want to learn how to prevent/ minimise them. Has anyone noticed any circularity? I think I am always worse before Christmas and this is when my exhaustion leads to overeating, weight gain and multiple meltdowns... However...
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    Staying afloat

    Staying afloat
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    May I join? There are chances I fit in...

    Thanks Rodafina. Do I just continue writing on this thread? Is that how it works if I want to say something in public? Also, do I have to befriend people by following them in order to chat with them or join their conversations? So many questions...
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    May I join? There are chances I fit in...

    Wow, so many replies... I already feel at home, thanks everyone!
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    May I join? There are chances I fit in...

    Hello everyone. I am a 46 yo woman officially identified as an Aspie two years ago after a burn out that kept me out of work for a few months. My life has changed a lot since then. Besides changes at work, personal relationships and knowing myself better, I have also entirely changed my...
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