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Post by Lady Whatever on Dec 1, 2012 13:44:16 GMT -5
Anyone else ever read Trueman Bradley: Aspie Detective?
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Dec 1, 2012 20:58:31 GMT -5
Wait... before (the almighty MOTM) Terry's post I thought I got it, but now I'm not sure... Well I thought you meant Doctor Who, where it might make sense for you to say "whose name escapes me," and whom I thought might have symptoms of Aspergers', but I can't really know for sure since I don't watch that show regularly, so I might be entirely wrong. Lady Grinning Soul: I haven't read that one, but I've read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" which was very unique and is supposed to be a truthful literary representation of Asperger Syndrome.
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Post by Lady Whatever on Dec 1, 2012 21:40:51 GMT -5
I didn't care for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, to be perfectly frank. It wasn't actually written by an autistic person, and I found the narrative unrealistic, cloying, and gimmicky in the worst way. It even topped my least favourite book list when I wrote about it on my blog (yay shameless self-promotion!)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2012 22:02:48 GMT -5
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Dec 1, 2012 22:28:02 GMT -5
I didn't care for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, to be perfectly frank. It wasn't actually written by an autistic person, and I found the narrative unrealistic, cloying, and gimmicky in the worst way. It even topped my least favourite book list when I wrote about it on my blog (yay shameless self-promotion!) To be perfectly frank, I didn't either... because of the all the gimmicks as well, and I'm not that into maths and I wasn't into the prose. I was just curious to know what someone with actual A.S. would think about it, so thanks for your opinion on it.
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Post by Kit's tits kick ticks on Dec 4, 2012 14:50:19 GMT -5
I think I'm going mad now. I already said that I have my diagnosis in February, and now I'm worried about it. There is this voice in my head that tells me "You are not autistic, pull yourself together and act like a normal person!" and the other voice that says "I think you have Asperger Syndrome. It's okay if you are not like the others." I'm really scared of what will happen if they tell me that I'm "normal", because I don't feel normal. Now I'm analysing my behavior and my thoughts like a crazy person, I always ask myself "Is this autistic or not?" and if it goes on like this until February they can immediately send me to the madhouse because of a self-observing compulsion instead of diagnosing anything. I just feel like I have to tell this. Maybe it would be better to have someone to talk about it in real life, but I don't want to tell anyone about the diagnosis before I even have it, because I'm scared that everyone will tell me I only imagine it and I don't know what to do if I have told everyone and in the end I was wrong.
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Dec 4, 2012 16:02:54 GMT -5
What you describe could also be just something an introverted and/or intelligent person would do. Don't be scared, you lived and coped with it so far, and I assume you handled it well, so it's not really that important if you have Asperger's or not, as it's not like it's a disease or anything. You'll still be you. I actually dislike it whenever I do act normal. People are too worried about being "normal" anyway, but there are many books that'll tell you the same much better than me.
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Post by B. on Dec 4, 2012 16:12:37 GMT -5
I think I'm going mad now. I already said that I have my diagnosis in February, and now I'm worried about it. There is this voice in my head that tells me "You are not autistic, pull yourself together and act like a normal person!" and the other voice that says "I think you have Asperger Syndrome. It's okay if you are not like the others." I'm really scared of what will happen if they tell me that I'm "normal", because I don't feel normal. Now I'm analysing my behavior and my thoughts like a crazy person, I always ask myself "Is this autistic or not?" and if it goes on like this until February they can immediately send me to the madhouse because of a self-observing compulsion instead of diagnosing anything. I just feel like I have to tell this. Maybe it would be better to have someone to talk about it in real life, but I don't want to tell anyone about the diagnosis before I even have it, because I'm scared that everyone will tell me I only imagine it and I don't know what to do if I have told everyone and in the end I was wrong. It depends by what you define normal as. You could argue that nobody is exactly "normal." If you are diagnosed, what will it tell you? Will they actually "do" anything about it? I kinda feel the same way, my parents and friends don't take me seriously when I tell them how upset/depressed I feel, and usually just blow it off. Then again I wonder if I'm overreacting and if it's just teenage hormones. I would never go for an official diagnosis though, and I think you're brave for doing that. I agree that it's probably best not to tell everyone before you've been for the diagnosis though.
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Post by Kit's tits kick ticks on Dec 4, 2012 16:26:34 GMT -5
Of course there is nothing really normal. I only think an official diagnosis would make me (and others, but that's less important) accept my behavior and my past more. I could act more naturally than I did most of the time since I was 7 or 8.
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Post by Isadora Is a Door on Dec 4, 2012 16:40:58 GMT -5
Hm.. well, ive been sent to be officaly diagnosed 4 times. three times they said i was 'normal'. One (I think the second time) time they said i wasnt. This year, I have Asperger.
Wierd.
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Post by Tryina Denouement on Dec 5, 2012 6:27:42 GMT -5
Hiyas people!
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Post by Charlie on Dec 6, 2012 0:34:53 GMT -5
Okay, firstly in regards to Anka, either way you're still an awesome person, and to tell the truth, I reckon Asperger's is one of the best things to have. I was so happy when I took an internetty quiz that said I had OCD. Also, yeah, I agree with Terry... you're probably just over analysing because you are (one can presume) an intelligent girl. I kinda feel the same way, my parents and friends don't take me seriously when I tell them how upset/depressed I feel, and usually just blow it off. Then again I wonder if I'm overreacting and if it's just teenage hormones. I would never go for an official diagnosis though, and I think you're brave for doing that. I agree that it's probably best not to tell everyone before you've been for the diagnosis though. Oh, Bee! I don't know how you could be depressed. You seem like a sunshine person on 667! I'm sad to hear that, but I hope you feel happier soon .
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Post by Lucas on Dec 6, 2012 0:48:52 GMT -5
Okay, firstly in regards to Anka, either way you're still an awesome person, and to tell the truth, I reckon Asperger's is one of the best things to have. I was so happy when I took an internetty quiz that said I had OCD. Also, yeah, I agree with Terry... you're probably just over analysing because you are (one can presume) an intelligent girl. I kinda feel the same way, my parents and friends don't take me seriously when I tell them how upset/depressed I feel, and usually just blow it off. Then again I wonder if I'm overreacting and if it's just teenage hormones. I would never go for an official diagnosis though, and I think you're brave for doing that. I agree that it's probably best not to tell everyone before you've been for the diagnosis though. Oh, Bee! I don't know how you could be depressed. You seem like a sunshine person on 667! I'm sad to hear that, but I hope you feel happier soon . You guys are so nice to each other! It's so sweet!! Sup Girl!?!
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Post by Lady Whatever on Dec 6, 2012 1:17:16 GMT -5
I'm having a series of really bad autistic days. I am having a hard time if my friends are upset at me, or just stressed in general because of exams seasons, and it's making me anxious. I think I need a few days of being less social so that I can reset myself mentally and stop worrying so much.
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Post by Kit's tits kick ticks on Dec 6, 2012 8:45:45 GMT -5
Okay, firstly in regards to Anka, either way you're still an awesome person, and to tell the truth, I reckon Asperger's is one of the best things to have. I was so happy when I took an internetty quiz that said I had OCD. Also, yeah, I agree with Terry... you're probably just over analysing because you are (one can presume) an intelligent girl. Thanks I agree that it's one of the best things to have, and that's what makes me feel bad. I don't want to be a person who wants to have something like that while there are others who have it and don't want it. But I am such a person.
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