Autism Spectrum Disorder
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• - How do you handle fatigue caused by your psoriatic arthritis?
  Hi everyone, I justjoined this site because I'm really looking for some help. My son was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis late last year and it's been a big adjustment for him. He's in his early t
• - What is the most frustrating or difficult aspect of living with psoriatic arthritis?
  Hello everyone, How are you doing? Psoriatic arthritis, like most chronic conditions, can challenge aspects of life and make one feel frustrated. I thought today we could discuss these challenges.
• - What is your psoriatic arthritis story? Let's share!
  Hello everyone, How are you today?  What is your psoriatic arthritis story? How and when were you diagnosed? How are you doing now? What medications or treatments have you tried? Feel free to intr

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• - Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  Hello I have Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.I have tried applying for SSI disability but have been denied because I have to work to support myself in the meantime.Has anyone experienced this and we're
• - Do you have a Bucket List?
  Hello everyone, You can call me movin_on. I am diagnosed with Parkinson's. For those of you who may not be familiar with this term, a Bucket List is a list of things that one has not done before bu
• - Do you have a support animal?
  Hello,  I have depression, anxiety, and epilepsy.  Does anyone have a support animal to calm you down or in this case a trained dog for epilepsy? I've had dogs practically all my life but now my b

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• - Supporting one another through anxiety and mental illnesses
  Hi everyone, My name is Victoria. I am new to this group. I am 34 years old and I live in Florida. I am a mental health therapist. I am great at my job. My issues do not affect my performance as a t
• - How to recover from the pain of trauma?
  When I was 14 I was sexual assaulted by my boyfriend of the time. Even though it was a few years ago the memories still haunt me. The worst part of it is that he completely got away with it. I told my
• - Dealing with depression and spousal abuse
  I am struggling with depression and abuse from my spouse... 

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• - How does your autism affect you or your loved one?
  Hello everyone, How are you today?  As you know, autism varies from person to person, but most commonly causes social communication challenges, sensory issues or restricted and repetitive behaviors
• - What is your autism story? Let's share!
  Hello everyone, Welcome to our autism community! I thought I would create this discussion so that everyone could introduce his or herself! So, what's your autism story? How and when were you diagn
• - What do you think about the portrayal of people with autism in the media? Is it harmful or does it raise awareness?
  Hi everyone, The term autism, while a well-known condition, is not always well understood by society... even less understood is the term Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).  However, ASD has been portr

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• - What types of therapy have you or your loved one tried for autism?
  Many types of therapies may be recommended for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) beacause of the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability in functioning and soc
• - Can Psychedelic Drugs Heal?
  Many people think of psychedelics as relics from the hippie generation or something taken by ravers and music festival-goers, but they may one day be used to treat disorders ranging from social anxiet

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• - What were the initial signs / symptoms of ASD experienced?
  There are numerous signs and symptoms one may experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), more than for many conditions, hence the term spectrum. Some common signs and symptoms often experienced a