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    Pause as Important That I Try To Build Some Confidence Inside Myself

    Do you mean trauma-wise, how to get organized, or in all areas of your life? With the trauma, what was a beginning for me, was making a list. My trauma was a single incident so I just made a list of everything I was angry at, which was lots at the time. But if you have multiple trauma you might...
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    Update: My Baby Has Arrived

    Wow congratulations Awakening! :)
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    Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Common Misconceptions

    I'm an autie and I really relate to this. I've had many times when I don't know which disorder to attribute symptoms to... or maybe its a combination like you say. I suppose I am "lucky" though in that my major trauma didn't occur until I was 17, so I had all the years before that to compare...
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    This Place Looks Familiar...

    Aw... :) Well I really haven't been on the computer much in the last year, not on the forum hardly at all and not even emailing that much. I've been getting migraines from the screen for one, and trying to do other things too. But its nice that I came back at the same time as you, we should try...
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    Can Extreme Poverty Cause PTSD?

    I'm really supposed to be resting and not on the computer, I'm being bad haha. But I think you raise a really interesting point RD, so I just had to comment briefly. I definitely agree with Bec and Anthony that poverty in and of itself cannot cause PTSD. However, like you said, poverty creates...
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    I Am Engaged! :)

    Like Dean I never thought I would get married either; never thought I would meet someone suited to my quirky self, so its pretty exciting, I'm still in disbelief. Thanks everyone for the congratulations. When we set a date for the wedding one of us will let you know.
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    This Place Looks Familiar...

    Really nice to see you upstream. I haven't been on the forum much either. Sorry we lost touch with each other, but I'm really glad to hear you are doing well! :)
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    Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Common Misconceptions

    Pandora, just so you know, you have never said anything to offend me, and Dean also admires you and has said really nice things to me about you and how you deal with your son. I think your posts reflect how much you really care for him. Feeling guilty about being hard on him is pretty common...
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    Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Common Misconceptions

    Exactly nic! Well said... I haven't read the story but it makes me feel angry and kind of sad too. People on the spectrum are capable of incredible things, what a waste that this boy's talent was not discovered sooner. Often we have great talents in one or more areas. We should be given a chance...
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    Feeling So Incredibly Guilty and Frustrated! Difficulty with Son

    I have heard of people with autism or Aspergers being in the special olympics, but I don't think its as common as the program is definitely geared to people with intellectual disabilities. I had a friend with autism who had been in the special olympics and thrived in it, but he was also mildly...
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    Feeling So Incredibly Guilty and Frustrated! Difficulty with Son

    Pandora, I think you are doing your best and as others have said its difficult enough to be a single parent. When you have a child on the spectrum with additional comorbid conditions, it becomes that much more difficult. I think you have every right to vent. Kids on the spectrum are very...
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    Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Common Misconceptions

    Thanks for the nice comments fin, I feel humbled by them. I really just write what I think and feel, nothing more spectacular than that... but thank you all the same. I agree, with PTSD people make many assumptions as well... the one I get the most is that "its all in my head" and I could be...
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    Using Our Training When Physically Sick

    Cindy, I could very much relate to everything you said... I've felt many of the same things when ill, and I am ill currently. Well done for using what you have learned to help yourself, that is awesome! Its so easy to give up when physically ill. I hope you feel better soon too.
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    Things I Figured Out While Hospitalized

    Thanks Herc, fin and patrick. I am humbled that you find my life inspiring. Not sure those who have to live with me would agree with you haha. ;) Seriously though, I am just doing the best I can, and I believe if I can accomplish this, anyone can. Honestly. I think all of you here have that...
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    Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Common Misconceptions

    I'm really not on the forum much anymore but I decided to comment on this as I'm not sure others will feel brave enough. I thought you guys should hear from at least one person who is on the spectrum. There are a few of us here, my fiance is one, and a couple of others who have contacted me...
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    Things I Figured Out While Hospitalized

    Hi Patrick, I'm actually not active on the forum anymore, not for about a year now. But my boyfriend Dean is a member here and he told me about your post. As always I got curious and so I read my original post for the first time in two years probably. I wanted to say first off thanks for...
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    Poll Do You Sleep With A Gun Under Your Pillow?

    In my country we aren't allowed guns without special permits, but I did used to sleep with a bat next to my bed, also a switchblade for a long time. I voted no though as I don't do it anymore.
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    Sympathy - It Is Creeping Back Here

    Hey YA!! OMG how are you?? I hope well. I do remember, and since you brought it up, I will admit that I miss the way the forum was back then. I have very fond memories of it, though they are bittersweet because that part of my life is over now and I've moved on. I think part of the closeness...
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    How Long Should We Be Members On This Forum?

    What Anthony said.... exactly why I left the forum, every word of it. I was active here for just over a year, no long break, and then I moved on to other things. It was the best decision I could have made, as my life is really fantastic now. I just came back briefly today to support my boyfriend...
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    Words Which Have Double Meanings...Can Be Misinterpreted

    Well said Claire! Unfortunately, there are always going to be people in life who mean well and have good intentions yet say things which hurt. It simply can't be avoided. It's taken me a long time to reach a point where I don't let it get to me anymore. As an autistic I especially had a...
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    Fictional Characters Who Really Ought To Have PTSD

    Good idea Upstream! I am still resting, but I started a similar thread about this a while back, regarding comic book characters and PTSD. I feel many comic book characters, especially Batman and the X-Men characters, The Punisher, and so on, all have PTSD, or at least some features of PTSD. Like...
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    Relationship The Price Of PTSD On Relationships

    Good thread Nicolette. I see the same pattern here as you do. This is exactly why I started my thread, why date someone who is ill, in the first place. I don't know what else to say but I hope you get some good responses.
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    Question About Posts Going Off Topic

    Thanks Anthony, I never did thank you for your explanation, but I did appreciate it.
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    Poll Do You Have Trouble Understanding Humour?

    Thanks Nic, I'm glad someone here understands me! I feel so odd sometimes.
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    Question About Posts Going Off Topic

    Please no more apologies to me from anyone!! It's making me feel guilty, and like I'm drawing attention to myself, which I hate. I'm not upset with anyone. I'm just tired and ill. And sick of this thread, it's really embarrassing me now.
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