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by Speedless
Wed May 08, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 9
Views: 3613

Re: Hello

Sounds a bit like myself! Welcome to the forum :)
by Speedless
Mon May 06, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Social Anxiety
Replies: 22
Views: 23088

Re: Social Anxiety

I think it's something that may develop from being dyspraxic. I know I've done it, at an early age I was really self concious of how I wrote, ate and even how I stood! And I just moved it on to different things throughout my life. One thing I've found helpful is coming up with 2 theories. Theory a b...
by Speedless
Sun May 05, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: Day-to-day living
Topic: Table manners / food issues
Replies: 14
Views: 12985

Re: Table manners / food issues

I have a huge problem with eating meals amongst other people. If its my family I won't give a care in the world, but I was staying in Newcastle with a friend who doesn't know I'm dyspraxic and my worst fears were confirmed, were having spag bol for tea #-o biggest nightmare ever! Him and his girlfri...
by Speedless
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Dyspraxia vs. Aspergers
Replies: 31
Views: 36199

Re: Dyspraxia vs. Aspergers

hi there, i'm dyspraxic but would say that i generally have good people skills and am quite empathetic and understanding towards others. i've also been told that i come accross as "outgoing" and go out socialising quite a lot. sometimes though, when i feel anxious/overwhelmed/distracted, ...
by Speedless
Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Feelings of "normality"
Replies: 9
Views: 3824

Re: Feelings of "normality"

Genuinely, thank you for the responses. It's made me feel a bit better knowing its not just me who feels like this or even gone through a similar thing. Sort of made me feel a bit 'normal' :D . One thing I'm gonna try doing is sticking around on this forum, I've had a brief look through some threads...
by Speedless
Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Feelings of "normality"
Replies: 9
Views: 3824

Feelings of "normality"

I've been feeling pretty down over the last couple of days. Basically I'm the type to try and mask that I have dyspraxia at all in every aspect of my life. I don't put it down on my cv, unless they're close family or friends they won't know about it and I just try to control everything to hide it (s...