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Forum: The Haven Topic: Borderline Personality Disorder |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 11:21 am
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I have been told by one therapist I have some BPD traits. Others have disagreed. DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) was developed and originally designed for patients diagnosed BPD. It accepts the idea that some people feel emotions more strongly than others. It teaches skills to help deal with dist... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I cannot get focused on my job hunt |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 11:10 am
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Replies: 18 Views: 786
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I cannot get focused on my job hunt |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 11:00 am
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Replies: 18 Views: 786
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In case it matters to anyone . . . Things I did to get out of my rut: Worked with three therapists, and one accountant, and one MD. Started process to get formal Autism Spectrum evaluation with one therapist / PsyD. Started IOP (Intensive Out-Patient) in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) with anoth... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Time management with Executive Function issues |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 10:52 am
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Replies: 3 Views: 107
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I have many issues with time management (during a day) and project management (time management across multiple days, weeks, etc). ADHD and Autism both have many documented peer reviewed studies showing related Executive Function issues. Please comment on one of the two topics: 1) I can relate, I als... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How many people on WP are married. |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 10:45 am
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Replies: 95 Views: 3,908
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I was 30 when I got married. I treated this as "after 30". I studied many books on dating and body language before meeting my now wife, and while we were dating. |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Name the next prime number |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 10:37 am
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Replies: 70 Views: 2,036
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I cannot get focused on my job hunt |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 10:20 am
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Replies: 18 Views: 786
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QuantumChemist wrote: Fenn wrote: Update. Started getting more focused and motivated. Got two offered and accepted one. I start on Feb 6, 2023 Congratulations on the new job. I hope it works out well for you.
Thanks, QC! |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I cannot get focused on my job hunt |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 10:20 am
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Replies: 18 Views: 786
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Did my Autism Eval - waiting for results |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 10:18 am
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Replies: 2 Views: 84
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Found a specialist in Autism Diagnosis. Filled out a bunch of paperwork before first meeting. Did "Intake" for an hour, telemedicine. Did "tests" or "psychological instruments" for two hours in person. I think I will get "officially" diagnosed. Feedback / resu... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I cannot get focused on my job hunt |
Fenn |
Posted: Yesterday, 9:30 am
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Replies: 18 Views: 786
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Update. Started getting more focused and motivated. Got two positions offered and accepted one. I start on Feb 6, 2023 |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I’ve tried learning programming on and off for years |
Fenn |
Posted: 23 Jan 2023, 9:51 am
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Replies: 25 Views: 1,760
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Display your Artwork |
Fenn |
Posted: 18 Jan 2023, 1:40 pm
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Replies: 6,209 Views: 683,438
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Found an old sketch book of mine:
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Gwen Stefani declares She's Japanese |
Fenn |
Posted: 12 Jan 2023, 9:57 am
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Replies: 30 Views: 787
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I have a hard time with people "identifying as" things they are not. "Psychotic" is the a word for when you cannot tell the difference between your thinking and reality. I realize this is an unpopular position to take. I will probably get flamed for stating this opinion. I think ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Still trying to get my first entry-level office job in Texas |
Fenn |
Posted: 12 Jan 2023, 9:47 am
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Replies: 43 Views: 1,456
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I had a friend who had a college degree in theology. He got married, had children and needed to make more income than things like "assistant youth pastor" would pay. He used his personal contacts to get a job in marketing, working for a marketing company. He was able to use his people skil... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Post a pic of a car from a TV show or Movie you saw recently |
Fenn |
Posted: 10 Jan 2023, 5:35 pm
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Replies: 101 Views: 7,038
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Bristol 410 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Use the Last Two Letters for a New Word |
Fenn |
Posted: 10 Jan 2023, 4:49 pm
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Replies: 55,267 Views: 1,589,941
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