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 really should just go get diagnosed. I don't know why I've been sitting on it all these years. I have been pretty sure that I've had ADHD for over a decade now.
This is too relatable lol
"I'm pretty sure I have the chronic procrastination disorder but I don't know why I've spent so much time procrastinating about seeking a diagnosis for it."
(I say this with genuine solidarity btw - no malice intended.)
I'm not gonna lie, I didn't actually do that on purpose. I also procrastinated making this response for no reason whatsoever. I really should get help.
I can't tell you how much sympathy I have for you. It's tough, really tough, and I get it. Things don't have to be this difficult though.
You deserve to have a life where you are well supported. You can do this 💪
Thank you. I finally put in a request to my doctor for a referral to be evaluated as of a few moments ago. Hopefully I can finally get my mind on the right track.
Fuck yeah! Well done - you are crushing it.
You probably already read this but I wrote this reply with advice for what I'd recommend to have prepared before seeing a doctor for a referral.
Good luck with it. Don't forget that we're always here if you need support or advice.
Write that sentence down. Then read it again.
And then grab someone you trust and make them help you find a psychiatrist. It involves lists and calling and waiting and planning and appointments, aka all the things you are probably terrible at. So get help if possible.