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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 8th May 2022, 19:25
Replies: 40
Views: 2,643
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Not being 'normal'/dropping out of society

The rich are 'eccentric'. The poor are 'severely mentally ill'
Forum: The Lounge 7th May 2022, 21:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The great grandchildren

This may be a wrong thing to say, but I love my family here in Wilts, more than I do my sister's daughters. The older niece will be 28 this year and the younger one 25. I've seen very little of them....
Forum: The Lounge 7th May 2022, 20:54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The great grandchildren

Thank you all for your comments. I was hesitant about posting, but you've made me glad I did.
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 7th May 2022, 17:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By firemonkey
Re: SMI can have a negative effect on your self image DX'd - Other

^ I wasn't suggesting they see me in that way..

It's a feeling based on past experiences- 1) Described as the 'missing link' at prep school 2)Monkey chants directed at me by other boys while...
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 7th May 2022, 08:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By firemonkey
SMI can have a negative effect on your self image

It was great to get positive reactions to the photo I posted. I struggle with thinking I look freakish/odd/weird etc. I fully expected ‘At least they look good’ comments. I constantly struggle...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 6th May 2022, 22:11
Replies: 40
Views: 2,643
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Not being 'normal'/dropping out of society

I don't think I've ever been what would generally be called 'normal'. I'm not even 'normal' when compared to other members here.
Forum: The Lounge 6th May 2022, 11:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The great grandchildren

IThank you both. t took a lot of nerve . I have major problems when it comes to self confidence/esteem/image/worth etc. I seldom think a picture of me is good. I'm very self conscious. .
Forum: The Lounge 6th May 2022, 10:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By firemonkey
The great grandchildren

Love them dearly.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/y126/labile/Great_grandchildren.jpg
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 6th May 2022, 08:56
Replies: 836
Views: 122,707
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The Autism and Asperger's Thread

^ I agree it's not just an autism community thing.

^^ More autistic people. Especially Autistic Twitter.
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 5th May 2022, 21:18
Replies: 836
Views: 122,707
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The Autism and Asperger's Thread

I' m disillusioned with the autistic community It has a hierarchy just as the NTs do. At the top are the self appointed 'elite' dominating ' the discussion re autism and having little time for the...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 2nd May 2022, 12:28
Replies: 28
Views: 2,670
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Nostalgia for Teenage Years

i was bullied quite badly during my teenage years. That's lead to decades of SMI. It was not a good time.
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 30th April 2022, 18:53
Replies: 29
Views: 3,156
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The Autism Spectrum Quotient Test.

^At the start of this century I sought more help and support, because I felt more was going on than just severe mental illness. They told me I couldn't have it. 7 or so years later I got my psych...
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 30th April 2022, 17:41
Replies: 29
Views: 3,156
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The Autism Spectrum Quotient Test.

This will probably p*ss off any 'My ASD is a gift' types that may be here, but IMO it's a disability.,especially if you have comorbidites(in my case-schizoffective/schizophrenia(dxed),dyspraxia(not...
Forum: The Lounge 30th April 2022, 13:24
Replies: 20
Views: 1,576
Posted By firemonkey
Re: What’s everybody’s normal morning routines?

Wake up between 6-8. Make a coffee and go online. A little later have some 2 minute porridge. After that get washed and dressed
Forum: The Lounge 30th April 2022, 10:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,261
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Philip Larkin = a genius?

I'm not into poetry very much, but like these.

I am—yet what I am none cares or knows;
My friends forsake me like a memory lost:
I am the self-consumer of my woes—
They rise and vanish in...
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 27th April 2022, 21:39
Replies: 29
Views: 3,156
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The Autism Spectrum Quotient Test.

Your score was 41 out of a possible 50.

Scores in the 33-50 range indicate significant Autistic traits (Autism).

When assessed my social communication was at classical autism level and my...
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 27th April 2022, 13:10
Replies: 29
Views: 3,156
Posted By firemonkey
Re: The Autism Spectrum Quotient Test.

https://aspietests.org/
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 23rd April 2022, 14:54
Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Do you feel you have multiple mental health issues

^ My father has been interested in trains from a very young age.I have zero interest in trains as a hobby. My (s) daughter has said my father and I are quite similar to each other. My father worked...
Forum: The Lounge 22nd April 2022, 07:05
Replies: 1,044
Views: 99,546
Posted By firemonkey
Re: How are you feeling physically?

^ Thank you. My (s)daughter will do her best to make sure I move to a good place..
Forum: The Lounge 22nd April 2022, 00:14
Replies: 333
Views: 27,037
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Wordle?

Wordle 307 2/6

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Forum: The Lounge 22nd April 2022, 00:14
Replies: 333
Views: 27,037
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Wordle?

Wordle 307 2/6

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Forum: The Lounge 21st April 2022, 19:27
Replies: 1,044
Views: 99,546
Posted By firemonkey
Re: How are you feeling physically?

I'm currently 2nd on the list for a place that's available. They've already said that a 1st floor place, even if there's a lift,is out of the question due to my mobility issues.. That seems to be a...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 21st April 2022, 18:47
Replies: 21
Views: 1,305
Posted By firemonkey
Re: Do you feel you have multiple mental health issues

i get quite anxious over how much eye contact I should make. As for reducing the deficits, 20 years ago a 50/50 possibility IMO. Now- very unlikely to happen.
Forum: The Lounge 21st April 2022, 18:32
Replies: 1,044
Views: 99,546
Posted By firemonkey
Forum: The Lounge 21st April 2022, 18:32
Replies: 1,044
Views: 99,546
Posted By firemonkey
Re: How are you feeling physically?

I've got a wide stool I can put my feet up on. The walking' is gradually improving.
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