neurodiverse
What is Neurodivergence?
It's ADHD, Autism, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, aspd, etc etc etc etc
“neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior”
So, it’s very broad, if you feel like it describes you then it does as far as we're concerned
Rules
1.) ableist language=post or comment will probably get removed (enforced case by case, some comments will be removed and restored due to complex situations). repeated use of ableist language=banned from comm and possibly site depending on severity. properly tagged posts with CW can use them for the purposes of discussing them
2.) always assume good faith when dealing with a fellow nd comrade especially due to lack of social awareness being a common symptom of neurodivergence
2.5) right to disengage is rigidly enforced. violations will get you purged from the comm. see rule 3 for explanation on appeals
3.) no talking over nd comrades about things you haven't personally experienced as a neurotypical chapo, you will be purged. If you're ND it is absolutely fine to give your own perspective if it conflicts with another's, but do so with empathy and the intention to learn about each other, not prove who's experience is valid. Appeal process is like appealing in user union but you dm the nd comrade you talked over with your appeal (so make it a good one) and then dm the mods with screenshot proof that you resolved it. fake screenies will get you banned from the site, we will confirm with the comrade you dm'd.
3.5) everyone has their own lived experiences, and to invalidate them is to post cringe. comments will be removed on a case by case basis depending on determined level of awareness and faith
4.) Interest Policing will not be tolerated in any form. Support your comrades in their joy!
Further rules to be added/ rules to be changed based on community input
RULES NOTE: For this community more than most we understand that the clarity and understandability of these rules is very important for allowing folks to feel comfortable, to that end please don't be afraid to be outspoken about amendments and addendums to these rules, as well as any we may have missed
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I've been dealing with it a long time. I've noticed that it gets out of control with caffeine, when I'm overstimulated, when I'm depressed, or when the activity I'm supposed to be doing is boring. So I quit caffeine. I practice mindfulness meditation and that can calm down the overstimulation, letting idle thoughts take over my head, and depression. I went on antidepressants. I can sort of hack my brain to convince myself that I actually am interested in doing the incredibly boring job.
I had a coworker tell me that I have a laser-like focus on everything but programming (my job). Now I got laid off a few months ago and I have a truly laser-like focus on the next step of my life. I have absolutely no problem working for myself. I'm motivated as fuck. I'm moving to a lower cost of living area and living a lower pressure life, inshallah. As a kid, and especially in my 20s, the whole time, my whole life has been learning to suck it up, ignore the cold hard fact that I hate it, and do the thing. I'm now trying to build a life and do what my dad does, live as cheaply as possible and talk to no one. I tell people you can't wait for motivation, you just gotta do the thing, but you can't ignore your feelings either. And I was never that aware of my feelings but I guess I totally hated it the whole time.