Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Thanks for the tip on the glutithione; i plan to do that as well. I have been using the Godzilla zapper for about 1 1/2 year, and I do get some benefit for sure, but it won't do the entire job by itself because I have other issues like long term damage, and blockage evidently. I think of it as another part of the therapy. I've been wearing it over the liver for about a year, and 1-2 hours a day. I do the Hulda recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Dennis, do you know of where I can find a " pro " ? Are you talking about medical people or just somebody trained in this? Is there someplace we can go to find where there are people who do this in Arizona? Thanks, gail -- In oxyplus , " Dennis " <dlipter@a...> wrote: > Gail, > > For IV you need 100% pure oxygen from a tank. A concentrator is not suitable > as there are other gasses mixed in with the oxygen. > > For IV self administration, I would have a pro teach me before trying it at > home. > > Dennis > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 Gail, No, not in Arizona. Find a practitioner anywhere and ask them for a local referral. Use local resources like health food stores and alternative health publications. In NJ, www.abundalife.com 732 775-7575. By pro, I mean someone who has a track record of successfully treating people with ozone in a professional clinical setting. Have a few treatments, observe carefully, ask a lot of questions and after you have gained their trust, ask them to teach you to self treat. If they say no, at least you have learned something from your questions and observations. Dennis Re: Questions > > > Dennis, do you know of where I can find a " pro " ? Are you talking > about medical people or just somebody trained in this? Is there > someplace we can go to find where there are people who do this in > Arizona? Thanks, gail > > -- In oxyplus , " Dennis " <dlipter@a...> wrote: > > Gail, > > > > For IV you need 100% pure oxygen from a tank. A concentrator is not > suitable > > as there are other gasses mixed in with the oxygen. > > > > For IV self administration, I would have a pro teach me before > trying it at > > home. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > > OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other alternative self-help subjects. > > THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE! > > This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing information we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found here without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health care provider. > > You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following address - NOT TO THE OXYPLUS LIST! - > DO NOT USE REPLY BUTTON & DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE SUBJECT LINE or BODY of the message! : > > oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups > > oxyplus-normalonelist - switch your subscription to normal mode. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 In a message dated 1/21/2005 4:45:31 PM Central Standard Time, Denmarbauc@... writes: I think your soap is not hardening because of the oils. I don't really like soybean oil because of that. If you are going to use it, use in smaller percentages. I like olive oil for hardness. Your soap will eventually harden if you just let it sit. It would also be helpful to you to read some soapmaking books. There are many good ones on the market and you can go to the libray. As far as the room temperature goes, I don't think it makes that much difference. I always cover mine with a blanket for about 24 hours because that's the way I learned and for me, it works. Rose .. I made some soap about 3 weeks ago with normal kitchen ingredients-hydrogenated soybean oil, coconut oil, canola oil and olive oil. I used tangerine eo for fragrance. It's not hardening up. Is that because of the ingredients or something else? The lavender soap that I made a few days ago is already hard, made from palm oil, palm kernel oil and olive oil. Is this the difference? What should I do with the non-hardening tangerine soap? 2. Is there an optimal temperature to cure soap at? I have my soaps in an unused bedroom that is about 55--60 degrees F. Is that why it's not curing well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 It doesn't make much difference whether you have 5 meals or 6 or 7 as long as you're eating every 2-3 hours and not going for a long stretch without food. It's fine to split regular Myoplex packets in half or to have two Myoplex lites, whichever works best for you. Splitting regulars is usually cheaper. I've used all of the supplements you listed. Phosphagen has too many calories and too much sugar for a woman trying to lose fat. Great for skinny guys trying to build mass though. Plain glutamine powder is helpful for workout recovery and it helps immune function. Cytovol is basically glutamine in a tasty flavored drink mix with too many carbs for women trying to lose fat. It's very tasty and it is helpful for recovery, but it's stupidly expensive for what's actually in it. You're better off taking plain glutamine eating those carb calories instead of drinking them. Betagen is great for muscle growth and recovery, but it's not for everyone. If you're a scale watcher, or still have some fat to lose, the immediate weight gain and possible bloating from Betagen will be pretty unnerving. Here are a lot of posts about it if you want more info: http://skwigg.com/id53.html On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:43:54 -0000, jennifer_ann_t <no_reply > wrote: > > > First of all, I am new here and I really enjoy reading everyones > messages! Thank you so much for all of your help and wonderful > information! Tomorrow is my last day of week 2 of BFL. I feel like > I am learning so much from this site! Thank you!!!! > > I just want to get some opinions. Right now I am taking a regular > myoplex protein shake in the morning. There are 270 calories, 42 g > protein, and 23 g carbs in the shake. I eat 5 meals a day instead > of 6. I was wondering if it would be better to take a lite myoplex > protein shake in the morning and one before bed to get the 6 meals > in. The shake has 190cals, protein 25, and carbs 20. Maybe I could > take my regulare myoplex shake and split it up between the two meals > instead???? I am wondering because I have read the more times you > eat per day it boosts your metabolim. Does it really matter...5 or > 6 meals?!?!? I know I am not supposed to be watching calories but > I am watching my calories right now because it seems like everyones > idea of palm size is different. Calorie wise right now, I just > can't fit in that 6th meal! > > Also, I was looking on the supplement websites trying to figure out > what all these are: BetaGgen, CytoVol HP, Glutamine, Phosphagen. > Does anyone take these? Do they help!? > > Thank you for your help! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Tammi: > When I store the brewed batch in the refrigerator, > can I put a lid on it or does it need air? Sure, once the fermentation is done you can seal it up. > Also, if I am storing the mother and baby for a > day or so until I make a new batch, can I put a > lid on those glass jars? Yes. However, if you leave an air gap and store at room temperature the culture will stay more active. > ... not to brew it for more than three days or > it would be too sour.... What would you get from > brewing kt for that long? Sweet tea and not much else. Since your friend is from Russia he may be confusing KT with kvass a term used for several variety of fermented drinks popular in that country some of which taste an awful lot like KT. - Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 When we did our psychological they observed my son, then did some tests with different toys, asked questions about development and family life and then we filled out a checklist. jksspot@... wrote: Hi all, I have a 3 yo daughter. At 18 months she entered BCW for Speech Delay and Sensory Issues. She had ST and OT til age 3(Nov. 04') In January she was tested and entered Fulton county Schools in their Special Needs Preschool and attended a 3-4 year old Inclusion Class. Her classification by the school is Moderate Developmental Delay. She receives SP and OT at school. Next year they are putting her in Self Contained Class due to her age. The doctor feels she may be Autistic. Her past therapists and teacher don't seem so convinced. Right now the plan is to have her evaluated by a pediatric Neurologist for an official DX. My question is how do they do that exactly? And are there any parents of High Functioning Autistic children who could shed light on this for me? I am assuming she would be high functioning because she appears to be a normal active 3 yo other than the Speech delay and some motor skills issues. She also does a lot of twirling and has attachments that may be considered Autistic tendencies or Sensory issues. Can you tell I am clueless??? Thanks, __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I would recommend a developmental pediatrician vs a neurologist. Dr. Lesley Rubin is great. Dr. Alan Weintraub or Dr. Sonya Bussey. -----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ]On Behalf Of jksspot@...Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:23 AMautism Subject: Questions Hi all, I have a 3 yo daughter. At 18 months she entered BCW for Speech Delay and Sensory Issues. She had ST and OT til age 3(Nov. 04') In January she was tested and entered Fulton county Schools in their Special Needs Preschool and attended a 3-4 year old Inclusion Class. Her classification by the school is Moderate Developmental Delay. She receives SP and OT at school. Next year they are putting her in Self Contained Class due to her age. The doctor feels she may be Autistic. Her past therapists and teacher don't seem so convinced. Right now the plan is to have her evaluated by a pediatric Neurologist for an official DX. My question is how do they do that exactly? And are there any parents of High Functioning Autistic children who could shed light on this for me? I am assuming she would be high functioning because she appears to be a normal active 3 yo other than the Speech delay and some motor skills issues. She also does a lot of twirling and has attachments that may be considered Autistic tendencies or Sensory issues. Can you tell I am clueless??? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 , Diagnosis for Autism is done using a rating scale. One should be given to you as well as other people (such as BCW or School Personnel) who have worked with your child. The scales are then "scored" to indicate whether a child is/is not Autistic. A Developmental Therapist or Phychologist may also observe your child and participate in the process of identifying whether characteristics of Autism are present. May God Bless You and Your Family, jksspot@... wrote: Hi all, I have a 3 yo daughter. At 18 months she entered BCW for Speech Delay and Sensory Issues. She had ST and OT til age 3(Nov. 04') In January she was tested and entered Fulton county Schools in their Special Needs Preschool and attended a 3-4 year old Inclusion Class. Her classification by the school is Moderate Developmental Delay. She receives SP and OT at school. Next year they are putting her in Self Contained Class due to her age. The doctor feels she may be Autistic. Her past therapists and teacher don't seem so convinced. Right now the plan is to have her evaluated by a pediatric Neurologist for an official DX. My question is how do they do that exactly? And are there any parents of High Functioning Autistic children who could shed light on this for me? I am assuming she would be high functioning because she appears to be a normal active 3 yo other than the Speech delay and some motor skills issues. She also does a lot of twirling and has attachments that may be considered Autistic tendencies or Sensory issues. Can you tell I am clueless??? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I used to avoid loneliness. Then I decided to just accept the feelings and not try to push them away or force myself to be social. Now I enjoy my solitude, and the times I am with people are easier too. I think getting older helps, especially when your hormone levels start to go down, and you get calmer. Ken > do any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away from > crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socail > belonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. > I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desire > when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends > and if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence of > lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through > that? Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I do like to be social to a certain extent - definitely on my terms - with people I know well - ones that accept me - and in familiar enviroments. I do not like crowded places at all - sensory overload. If there are too many people I have problems hearing conversations and other sensory issues - space, smell, noise etc. Even when I enjoy socializing it wipes me out - I need limited social contact - and if I do attend a social event I often retreat to a quite area if possible - failing that I tend to 'zone out'. > do any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away from > crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socail > belonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. > I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desire > when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends > and if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence of > lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through > that? Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 so really aspies want to have freinds and belong? I thought I was the only one. Other times I can get over stimulated and want to be alone too. that what you said about yourself helps thans lol. Lorna rubenken2000 <rubenken@...> wrote: I used to avoid loneliness. Then I decided to just accept the feelingsand not try to push them away or force myself to be social. Now Ienjoy my solitude, and the times I am with people are easier too. Ithink getting older helps, especially when your hormone levels startto go down, and you get calmer.Ken> do any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away from > crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socail > belonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. > I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desire > when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends > and if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence of > lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through > that? LornaFAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites." Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I myself tend to zone out when talking to people im distracted by smells . noise, and visual stimuli, could that be overstimulation? I have to stand out side and big group too amybe say hi to a few there. prolong talking can be really too much for me. Lornagreebohere <julie.stevenson16@...> wrote: I do like to be social to a certain extent - definitely on my terms - with people I know well - ones that accept me - and in familiar enviroments. I do not like crowded places at all - sensory overload.If there are too many people I have problems hearing conversations and other sensory issues - space, smell, noise etc.Even when I enjoy socializing it wipes me out - I need limited social contact - and if I do attend a social event I often retreat to a quite area if possible - failing that I tend to 'zone out'.> do any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away from > crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socail > belonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. > I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desire > when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends > and if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence of > lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through > that? LornaFAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites." Mobile Take with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Lorna, I enjoy socializing, but on my own terms. For instance, if there are family get togethers, I drive separately from my parents so I can leave whenever I want. My friends are very few and they are easy to keep at a distance since they are usually involved with rasing their kids, or else social engagements. I can generally see them as often as I like...because I don'tlike to see them often. I haven't seen my best friend in about seven months now. I enjoy being alone, but do sometimes need to go out and be with someone. Funny thing is, after an outing, I usually come back remembering why it is I like to be alone so much. Tom do any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away from crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socail belonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desire when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends and if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence of lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through that? Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I only like to be arround people that I fing comfortable to be arround. liek the people I know in aquantence then I am not at all intersted usually unless they invite me soemwhere especailly to go out to eat lol. Lornaenvironmental1st2003 <no_reply > wrote: Lorna,I enjoy socializing, but on my own terms. For instance, if there are family get togethers, I drive separately from my parents so I can leave whenever I want. My friends are very few and they are easy to keep at a distance since they are usually involved with rasing their kids, or else social engagements. I can generally see them as often as I like...because I don'tlike to see them often. I haven't seen my best friend in about seven months now.I enjoy being alone, but do sometimes need to go out and be with someone. Funny thing is, after an outing, I usually come back remembering why it is I like to be alone so much.:)Tomdo any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away fromcrowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socailbelonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church.I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desirewhen I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friendsand if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence oflonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go throughthat? LornaFAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites." Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I guess I would put myself somewhere in between. I do like some socialization, but only if it is with someone I feel comfortable around AND someone that I have something in common with that I can talk about. (That would be someone that shared one of my special interests.) One or two people or small groups are best. Even then I need to have a little time to myself afterward. I don't like crowds but can sometimes tolerate them in order to something I like, such as going to a movie or museum exhibit. Later this month I will be going to Origins, which is a very large gaming convention (roleplaying, miniture games, and " non traditional " games). The crowd is more toleratable than most crowds to and I think that it is because most gamers are APTs, so I feel I can let my guard down a little bit. Currently I have my husband and daughter for company, as well as my daugter's boyfriend who is often over here. I also get together with a small group and play D & D every Saterday. This is really more than enough social interaction for me. I am not sure if I would get loney or not without these interactions. I think I have more desire for solitude than the average person, but maybe not more than the average APT. Probably the most difficult part of my marriage was to explain to my husband that sometimes I need time alone. This was very difficult for him to understand and I had to state this is a very melodramatic (but true) way to get him to accept this - if I could not have some time to myself at home, I would have to leave home for a while to get some time to myself or I would have a break down. I don't need to leave the home, it is enough to just go in the other room and read or be on the computer or do one of my hobbies. I am not sure if he understands, but he at least accepts it now. Ilah > do any of YOU like SOCAIL contact as long as you are alittle away from > crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sence of socail > belonging thats why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. > I mostly like to eat lol argh. anyway it mostly what I mostly desire > when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends > and if I havent heard form them I start to get this awful sence of > lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through > that? Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I LOVE small social gatherings, even if they're just at random. Since in live in a town where I don't know anyone I can go out with (i.e. in friendship, dating, etc.) I get excited even when there are crowds around (and yes, I'm Aspergian: surprising, eh?): Ihave a way of making the people around me seem more "spaced" around me, i.e. they can be grouped close together, but I can imagine them to be three feet apart (and it's not hallucinating: just visual control). But yes, I do get awfully lonely if I'm in those situations for too long, if I don't have anyone to talk to that is. As to social belonging, we're not exempt from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (third tier for belonging-ness). Enjoy Father's Day!-Kirsten Steinbach Lorna Wynn <lorna1224@...> wrote: do any of YOU like SOCIAL contact as long as you are a little away from crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sense of social belonging that's why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. I mostly like to eat lol argh. Anyway it's mostly what I most desire when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends and if I haven't heard from them I start to get this awful sence of lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through that? Lorna Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 llah, I don't like crowds either but can also tolerate them somewhat is there is something I want to do. If I want to see an exhibit, go to the zoo, or just have something to do while waiting for a train or whatever, I can generally handle the crowds. It helps if they aren't too loud or annoying, especially during a movie or guide presentation. I used to play D & D a lot when I was younger. My group broke up long ago and I haven't found any decent replacements for them since. So, mostly I just use the rules to write stories and generate worlds. The one thing I don't like though about the new edition of D & D is that it is much more accomadating of evil and evil characters. In the old game that was not sanctioned by the rules. Now though about half the Prestige classes are FOR evil characters. This is one reason I haven't bothered talking to any of the other people I have seen looking at the game material when I was at the bookstore. The last thing I want is to get hooked up in a group that is all evil aligned, not when I usually play Paladin vairants or good wizards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 WAOW Kirsten you do too love small gatherings too . cool Im not the ONLY one lol. I had a fun day with one freind today and we also went swimming too . It was fun. we are pretty good freinds too. She very well understand my AS too. Lorna Kirsten Steinbach <blackinnocencegalaxy@...> wrote: I LOVE small social gatherings, even if they're just at random. Since in live in a town where I don't know anyone I can go out with (i.e. in friendship, dating, etc.) I get excited even when there are crowds around (and yes, I'm Aspergian: surprising, eh?): Ihave a way of making the people around me seem more "spaced" around me, i.e. they can be grouped close together, but I can imagine them to be three feet apart (and it's not hallucinating: just visual control). But yes, I do get awfully lonely if I'm in those situations for too long, if I don't have anyone to talk to that is. As to social belonging, we're not exempt from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (third tier for belonging-ness). Enjoy Father's Day!-Kirsten Steinbach Lorna Wynn <lorna1224@...> wrote: do any of YOU like SOCIAL contact as long as you are a little away from crowds? I dont like being alone I feel I need a sense of social belonging that's why I go to events when I want to anyway at my church. I mostly like to eat lol argh. Anyway it's mostly what I most desire when I want to go. I really enjoy being arround these three friends and if I haven't heard from them I start to get this awful sence of lonliness inside and get depressed in my apt. Do any of you go through that? Lorna SportsRekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites." __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm not one of those Aspies that can live without any socializing at all. I don't like forced or random socializing, i.e., with strangers. I like to be around people I know and trust in a situation I can control. I don't like situations where the main objective is chatting. I like socializing that is built around a shared experience like watching a sporting event or a movie or playing a game. Something with an outside stimulus so I don't feel so self-concious. I do feel tired after any kind of socializing, even positive, so I always need time to 'recharge.' But some things are fun enough to be worth it. I'm usually ok in crowds if I'm with someone I trust, like my boyfriend. He kind of works as a shield to deflect unwanted senses and interactions away from me. Alone in a crowd I feel vulnerable and am subject to panic attacks due to sensory overload. Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Like me Kitty its nit the socail chitchat im into really the actualt event im doing . I used to get panic attacks when i didnt take meds then sinece ive taken it ive gotten better and I also am careful to stand at a distance from crowds IN crowds. So I dont get NEARLY as many anxiety attacks WHICH IS A GOOD THING. lol Lorna Kitty <catgrrl522@...> wrote: I'm not one of those Aspies that can live without any socializing at all. I don't like forced or random socializing, i.e., with strangers. I like to be around people I know and trust in a situation I can control. I don't like situations where the main objective is chatting. I like socializing that is built around a shared experience like watching a sporting event or a movie or playing a game. Something with an outside stimulus so I don't feel so self-concious. I do feel tired after any kind of socializing, even positive, so I always need time to 'recharge.' But some things are fun enough to be worth it. I'm usually ok in crowds if I'm with someone I trust, like my boyfriend. He kind of works as a shield to deflect unwanted senses and interactions away from me. Alone in a crowd I feel vulnerable and am subject to panic attacks due to sensory overload.KittyFAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites." Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Questions Questions to ask: 1) Do you subscribe to the view that autism is NOT simply genetic in origin, and may be due to various other factors (e.g., obstetric complications; exposure to toxic agents; and prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal infections, viral infections, etc.) and do you accept that there has been an epidemic of autism which is not simply explicable in terms of changing diagnostic criteria or genetic factors, and if so, what environmental factors are you researching? 2) Does the word 'cure' simply imply treatment of symptoms, or do you actually believe it is possible to really cure autism permanently, or are you instead looking for a way of countering or preventing the development of ASDs? 3) If you accept that autism is a pervasive developmental disorder, leading to abnormal neurobiological/neurochemical functioning, do you believe that the existence of co-morbid conditions is because they are separate discreet entities or would you advocate a medical model that sees so-called co-morbid conditions as being part and parcel of the neurobiological/neurochemical dysfunction that causes autism, and thus propose a fully integrated medical model in preference to a behavioral model? (By co-morbid conditions is meant disturbances such as OCD, Bi-Polar disorder, a seizure disorder, ADD/ADHD, NVLD, depression, anxiety, sensory integration disorder, motor problems, et al.) 4) Have there been significant developments in neurofeedback research and autism which suggest that by using such technology there is the possibility of permanent change in neurological functioning? 5) Is it possible to arrive an integrated theoretical model which simultaneously integrates the notions of autism as being the consequence of an Executive Function Disorder, a Theory of Mind Deficit and a Central (Global) Coherence deficit and would all three be necessary for a diagnosis of autism? 6) Is it not a bit premature to look for a cure when the etiology of autism is uncertain, or is you research also focusing on etiology? FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked " Other FAM Sites. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Tamara as far as I know you have every right for a copy of your records They are yours not anyone elses They should not cost anything Yes the lab close to me wouldnt give me results either but my dr called finally called okseven_7 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Unless things have changed in the nearby years, SID didn't have a diagnosis code. But OT's and other use the term and help with it. This is just me, but I think some people will just actually have better/sensitive hearing, for example, and that can make them sensitive, or more sensitive, to noise. But at the same time, I think some kids/people just can't handle noise and have regular hearing. (sounds contradictory I guess) My OCD son was/is sensitive to odors/smells, food textures...got dizzy easily (apparently that means something)...can't think what else at this moment. Another son had a thing with certain materials (texture, the feel of it) and couldn't stand to wear some things. He also had one of those " sock seam " things bothering him when he was younger. So far as our experience, occupational therapy helped. We did the brushing and pressure points just a bit and quit it, found we didn't remember to do it each nite, so quit. (This was with OCD son) But he also got other OT and it all helped I feel. I know when the brushing started, an OT aide at school said she had seen it help kids, noted the differences, but it took about 3 months (or something) to begin to see positive change. So those are just my thoughts! > Hi, > Is SID " real " ? Is it a real disorder that can be helped or is it a > personality type? > > Did your child have unusual prenatal and/or birth circumstances? Can > such situations cause OCD? > > Even long before OCD was considered or diagnosed, did you feel that > something about your child was " off " ...a square peg in a round hole? > > Thanks, > Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 SID does not have a ICD9 code so that its treatment can be reimbursed. In my opinion, then, it is a disorder that is not recognized as such. The remedy would be to research the disorder and its treatment to gain support from the the medical community that it is a disease entity. Kids that have SID suffer anxiety and emotional feelings that coincide with being " different or out of sync " and so I think that to a certain extent, psychological assistance for these kids is warrantred as well as the OT. Bonnie > Hi, > Is SID " real " ? Is it a real disorder that can be helped or is it a > personality type? > > Did your child have unusual prenatal and/or birth circumstances? Can > such situations cause OCD? > > Even long before OCD was considered or diagnosed, did you feel that > something about your child was " off " ...a square peg in a round hole? > > Thanks, > Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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