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Originally Posted by jimi...
I actually like having Asperger's and I'm not isolated. I have human friends and animal friends and I also need a lot of own time.
Asperger's affects every aspect of my life so if it is a disease I am diseased from birth to death. If it is a disease, it is a DISEASE BEING ME!
If you take Asperger's away you will NOT find the true me.
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I totally agree. I don't have an autism spectrum disorder, but I have friends who do.
Some might disagree, especially those on the lower-functioning end of the spectrum. I have heard that described as being trapped in one's body. But the issue there seems to be sensory processing issues more than isolation.
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Originally Posted by Alone & confused
We need to put these on t-shirts!
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I agree as far as the ones that I connect with (anorexia and panic attacks)!
I wish they had done one for psychosis/schizophrenia.
Something like "This is confusion [best way I can sum up the experience]. Stop using psychosis/schizophrenia as an insult. I have a disorder, not a description."