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Headbanging

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I've just been told that I have "high functioning" Asperger's Syndrome. I've never heard of this "high functioning" qualification for Aspergers (Autism, yes...but not Apsergers). I was told that it means that I am extremely intellegent, which explains many of my problems in life. I guess my daily life isn't too far from that of Wittgenstein's: one minute I'm contemplating suicide and becoming a monk; the next I'm throwing myslef into deep philosophical thinking about The Truth. I'm totally nuts but it's all good fun. Smile

I was wondering how people cope with this super-intense craziness? I try intense exercise, performing free jazz, headbanging (on a pillow), and even meditation. Sometimes this works; sometimes not. I've also found out that water sounds help me (I will buy a fish tank), rocking on my chair, walking with a walking stick, tapping my fingers and teeth in public places, and so forth. Does anyone have any advice on how to cope with the worst of this?

Have you ever seen the end of the film Pi (π)? I'm Faust gone mad! Laughing

...also, can anyone tell me what "high functioning" actually means? It sound like fluffly nonsense to me...any links to research?


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    I spent years "touring" university departments on autodidactic adventures. I would learn on my own, break into libraries to read at night, and all sorts of other crazy things. In the end I went to university and received some of the highest marks in the history of the university, and then, finally, after years of constraint, I told more than a few Professors where to shove the research scholarships I was awarded: right up their moronic sycophantic arses! I just about ended up on the street when I took myself to the nuthouse, where I annoyed everyone...then a psychiatrist visited me at home in a "family friend-of-a-friend" kind of way, because I wouldn't speak to anyone professionally. I'm just realising how strange I am...

     

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    I spent years "touring" university departments on autodidactic adventures. I would learn on my own, break into libraries to read at night, and all sorts of other crazy things. In the end I went to university and received some of the highest marks in the history of the university, and then, finally, after years of constraint, I told more than a few Professors where to shove the research scholarships I was awarded: right up their moronic sycophantic arses! I just about ended up on the street when I took myself to the nuthouse, where I annoyed everyone...then a psychiatrist visited me at home in a "family friend-of-a-friend" kind of way, because I wouldn't speak to anyone professionally. I'm just realising how strange I am...

     

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