tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post4885169422753257689..comments2024-03-20T03:23:27.688-04:00Comments on Look Me In The Eye: The Battle With Asperger’sJohn Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-52334310644637429992007-05-03T13:50:00.000-04:002007-05-03T13:50:00.000-04:00Hey, John if you're gonna be tactful than who can ...Hey, John if you're gonna be tactful than who can I trust for a clear, honest opinion? <BR/><BR/>The book was great by the way I could not put it down, which led to much sleeplessness the next day.<BR/><BR/>I'll be out your way in a week or two and hope to catch you and the family then. There's 50lbs less of me so feel free to comment!amysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573946457771247040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-33515606415629221582007-05-02T15:56:00.000-04:002007-05-02T15:56:00.000-04:00Hi, this is the first time I've looked at your blo...Hi, this is the first time I've looked at your blog. I loved this post. Very positive. Thanks.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173570668953951245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-79467273294108700982007-05-02T10:57:00.000-04:002007-05-02T10:57:00.000-04:00Until last year, I didn't realize that I'd spent m...Until last year, I didn't realize that I'd spent most of my life struggling with (and it has been a struggle; there's no better word) crippling anxiety that often spins off into bouts of depression. <BR/><BR/>I've been told creative people have 'thinner emotional skin'; that we FEEL things at a different level than others and therefore are more easily prone to anxiety/depression. <BR/><BR/>This sure does seem to be the case.Holly Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336717023482533615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-20634192048573751682007-05-02T06:29:00.000-04:002007-05-02T06:29:00.000-04:00Drama Mama, I have the same troubles some day. A ...Drama Mama, I have the same troubles some day. A small thing can set me off, and I'll sink into a dark depression for the rest of the day. I know I should resist it, but I can't. Luckily I am usually OK the next morning.<BR/><BR/>If I'm any indication, that may never leave you.<BR/><BR/>I've read how that kind of up and down is common in creative people. On balance, I would not want to trade creativity for occasional depressions.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-81642090362847931052007-05-02T00:09:00.000-04:002007-05-02T00:09:00.000-04:00We had a struggle today. It was a beat-down actua...We had a struggle today. It was a beat-down actually; my daughter and I versus the Anxiety Demon that appears once in awhile. That SOB would NOT let go.<BR/>Tomorrow, we strive not to struggle.<BR/>Thank you.Drama Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448192460973174295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-50507358869705667692007-05-01T22:54:00.000-04:002007-05-01T22:54:00.000-04:00No matter what our challenges, it's better to stri...No matter what our challenges, it's better to strive than to struggle.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me of that. <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to your book. Best of luck with it.Jerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063270175679985513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-79465182331873018772007-05-01T20:47:00.000-04:002007-05-01T20:47:00.000-04:00Hi John,I just found your blog. I've emailed you a...Hi John,<BR/>I just found your blog. I've emailed you and hope you will have time to answer. I'd like to read an ARC.<BR/><BR/>What a great article. You strive to fit in. So does my son, so does my husband. My husband's parents --one who had asperger's the other who was cyclothymic, gave up trying to fit in. The result was nothing less than tragic. So when I look at my husband and see how much he has accomplished despite their inability to cope in so many ways, I'm amazed. And when I see my son trying, yet fighting something inside that compels him to flail, I know he has a long way to go.<BR/><BR/>And for those of us who are non-aspergians, or asperger's by proxy, not fitting into your world can be very painful as well.<BR/><BR/>Keep on striving....Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751271189667675662.post-40429815728654255062007-05-01T13:40:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:40:00.000-04:00Hmmm..... My daughter does seem to struggle. Mostl...Hmmm..... <BR/><BR/>My daughter does seem to struggle. Mostly with the fear that often overwhelms her, but I like strive better.<BR/><BR/>Strive is more solution oriented. <BR/>Less victim-y. <BR/><BR/>I like it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks.Michelle O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221354521123541601noreply@blogger.com