Are there other Aspies that me? « on: September 20, 2023, 06:09:00 AM » Author: VPL
That makes me to concentrate to very detailed things of light technology. No matter are they HID, LED's an so on. Bad things also makes me very worried and anxious. It,s a negative side.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #1 on: September 20, 2023, 10:15:37 AM » Author: rjluna2
I do have mild autism and have out grown as I have aged
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #2 on: September 20, 2023, 11:50:13 AM » Author: Rommie
There are numerous other topics on this subject if you search. I'm also mildly autistic, I think a lot of us here are. It seems to be a fairly common trait amongst collectors.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #3 on: September 20, 2023, 02:46:48 PM » Author: HIDLad001
I second that. Admin edit - unnecessary quote removed.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #4 on: September 20, 2023, 03:40:02 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
@ Robert, I don't think you out grow your autism, you just learn ways to cope with it.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #5 on: September 20, 2023, 04:18:44 PM » Author: rjluna2
Thanks, Sammi
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #6 on: September 20, 2023, 06:15:26 PM » Author: Rommie
I know one thing, I've become much more aware of my autism in recent years
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #7 on: September 20, 2023, 06:17:13 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
Thankfully, she has me by her side to help her get through things
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #8 on: September 20, 2023, 06:24:14 PM » Author: Rommie
Couldn't survive without you, sweetheart
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #9 on: September 20, 2023, 08:10:07 PM » Author: Cole D.
I think I have Autism, OCD and possibly other things as well.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #10 on: September 20, 2023, 08:13:44 PM » Author: Mandolin Girl
It seems as if it's a common theme amongst lighting collectors.  And probably amongst collectors of other niche items as well.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #12 on: September 21, 2023, 09:24:12 PM » Author: Cole D.
For me it really doesn’t matter because I don’t have any friends anymore. I don’t have a relationship or children and can’t afford a home due to these things, so don’t fit in anyway at my age. As long as it doesn’t affect me able to hold down a job, and do what errands I need to in order to survive, then I’ll be alright with autism, OCD and social anxiety.
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #13 on: September 22, 2023, 09:59:07 AM » Author: Rommie
@ Cole D - Awww, don't say that, you have friends here  We do hope you find someone to share your life with though; finding Sammi quite literally saved my life. Without her, I doubt I'd be here now
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	Re: Are there other Aspies that me? « Reply #14 on: September 22, 2023, 12:00:05 PM » Author: Maxim
I don't know how far I am on the spectrum- (as I'm not diagnosed) but I most definitely think I have a mild, albeit high-functioning case of autism. My mom has a very small amount, and my brain is set up the same way hers is and methods that she finds effective I find to be too. And, my obsession with lighting definitely solidifies these claims; most collectors out there are individuals with differently-wired brains than the average Joe, and in a good way. I've had this obsession for as long as I remember. The first photo I took on my dad's 2013 Canon was a photo of a 250/400W metal halide (or maybe MV) flood light at a swim meet. I was five at the time. I don't have all too many friends, but the ones I do have are the people dearest to me... and most also have their own small collections, like one collects RC cars, the other collects playing cards, etc. None of us are diagnosed, and none of us are on medication because a) It would strip us of our personalities and b) I've learned to cope with what I have! Having OCD and ADHD definitely comes in handy at times; it's what allows me to be a perfectionist in school and get straight As...
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My favorite lighting technologies at the moment are incandescent and mercury vapor, and my favorite Big 3 lighting brand of the late 20th century is GTE Sylvania.

About that Westinghouse Lifeguard disease, I think I've caught it. Thanks Eric!