Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Honestly, what ever I want. Although, I have gotten much better lately about not eating chocolate and cutting back on the sugar. And I'm still not doing any formal exercising but I do walk a lot at school. Of course, the bathroom issues are there but mostly at night and directly related to what I eat. Other than that, I'm good. I'm getting braces on Tuesday. Can you believe it? You look great, I saw your new pic! Hang in there sister! C > In a message dated 4/8/2003 10:16:45 PM Central Daylight Time, > lisajcochran@y... writes: > > > Did you see my post to you yesterday? I have lost almost the exact > > same amount as you and I was the day before! I know it feels sooooo > > slow at this point in the game. However, it IS coming off still! > > *hugs* How are you? > > > > C > > 12/5/02 > > -52.5 lbs > > > > > > We are very close in Wt loss...What are you eating?? How do you feel? Kind of > compare things...LOL. > in Bama > > http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html > Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5 > 12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs) > 01/15- 338.1 (minus 39.1lbs) > 02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs) > 04/06- 324.3 (minus 53.2 lbs) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Rabecca—beautifully stated. I was going to reply, but after I read your post I realized that you said exactly what I would have. , I hope Rabecca answered your questions. I want to add to number 3 though—yes, suicidal thoughts are typically associated with the disorder, more so with teens and young adults. I urge you to speak to an adult if you are having these thoughts. I, too, am here if you want to talk. From: rabecca_whalen Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:19 AM To: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: , Welcome to the group!!! Lets see if I can help answer some of your questions... 1. Some kids have odors that really seem to bother either them or others, whether or not they have aspergers. I think those with AS and have smell-sensory issues are probably bothered by them more than the general population. I have an NT daughter that has to smell each bite before she eats it and every little smell bothers her, so even NTs can have smell sensitivities. My AS son does tend to smell a bit musty, but it isn't something that particularly bothers him. Now if he comes up to someone else that smells the same way, it is a different story! ~winks~ He also is a 1-2X per day showerer and has good hygene. His doctor thinks it has to do with hormones at this stage. What has your doctor said? Does he/she think it is an issue, or is it something you are just going to have to deal with??? 2. Boy is this ever a loaded question. I have had trouble with this one my entire life... but hmmmm... I think I am getting better at it... It takes a long LONG time to figure out who you might want to hang around with and how to do it outside of school. It is as if the entire world disappears once a scheduled activity is over (like school). What you may want to find is a scheduled activity that you don't mind or even like that you think you can make a several year commitment to. This way, you are seeing the same people on a regular basis over a long period of time. This helps you get to know one another without having to be too forward or appearing desperate. It also helps them lower their guards so that you can hear what they are doing after the activity and where. Often times, after quite a while has passed (over a year) you may begin being invited along on these excursions. You may even think about inviting certain people who are involved in the activity to go get ice cream/snacks/lunch etc after the activity or during a break. During the activities, often times other subjects come up about other interests different kids have. Listen in. You may be suprised how many have some of the same interests you have and you can schedule times to get together to do the activities (play video games, card games, go swimming, movies, etc) This also takes time, as you don't want to scare anyone off by jumping onto a topic full force before they know you... They may see you as a threat or a " cling-on " if you don't talk about it for a couple times before inviting others to participate in an activity. Most people, AS or NT, have trouble with the after school get together stuff unless it is scheduled. Putting things on the calendar so that you don't forget, scheduling activities with others your same age, and being involved in groups that meet on a regular basis all help establish out of school relationships!!! 3. Depression is quite common in kids with AS, though not all kids with it. Some even have manic deression or bipolar disorder, which can make the depression seem far worse than the typical symptoms. Suicidal thoughts often occur in kids that have untreated or undertreated depression. It also occurs when a teen with AS does not feel accepted as they are and when he or she feels she isn't recieving enough support or help to cope with the world around them. It can be a visious cycle, one of depression, suicidal thoughts, and periods of anger... If you find that you are experiencing depression, thoughts of suicide, or emotional turmoil, you are not alone... but on the flip side, you need to speek up and get help. Your doctor, school counselor, parents, or support people are all in positions where they can get you the help you need. Depression, emotional rollercoasters, and suicidal thoughts don't usually go away on their own, especially for teens with AS. It isn't something you can control or that you can " fix " . It is something that is beyond what one person can do alone... and it isn't your fault... You didn't choose to have these thoughts/feelings... They happen, often due to a brain or chemical imbalance... It is often biological but can be triggered or exaserbated by experiences... You can get through this... but please tell someone in your life if you are having these thoughts!!! If you want to talk, we are here!!! ~hugs~ Rabecca > um i too suffer from aspergers disorder. i have a few questions. > 1) is an odor(like musty, unclean) normal. and yes i shower twice a > day. > 2) how does one cope with aspergers. i do have friends in school, but > how does one overcome the fact that noone is around outside of school > (how does one have friends outside of school?). > 3) are suicidal thoughts typically associated with the disorder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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