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 think there are supplements which can be helpful for auDHDers/ADHDers but I would anticipate fairly marginal improvements except where there's a major deficiency or where the marginal improvements are enough to nudge you from the surviving threshold and into the "managing life" zone.
Iron is a good one, especially if you menstruate or you have a restricted diet/are veg. Low grade anaemia can fly under the radar and exacerbate executive dysfunction and energy levels etc. It generally takes a while to really kick in so try to keep on it at a regular/semi regular basis if you want to see if it provides you any benefit. Take it with vitamin C for absorption.
Magnesium is the next one on the list. Our diets are generally pretty low in magnesium these days. The anecdotal reports are that magnesium improves focus, mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep. I've never really looked into the different forms of magnesium properly and I'm more than a bit skeptical about how some forms are touted as being better for this or that symptom, although I'm sure that some forms are more bioavailable than others. If you take iron supplements they tend to cause constipation but you can balance that out with magnesium oxide, which has a laxative effect.
Zinc can help with blood sugar, like magnesium, and it can help with neurological function if you're deficient in it.
B vitamins, especially B12, are important for mood and if you have a restricted diet or you're veg and you don't consume small mountains of nooch then it's a good thing to consider supplementing.
This is a bit of a hot take but I am of the armchair expert opinion that what is considered acceptable for vitamin D levels is too low. Vitamin D is a hormone and it's essential. Unless you eat a lot of organ meat, I'd recommend supplementing Vitamin D even if you get a lot of sun exposure. If you are sedentary or you don't get much sun then I'd recommend it even more.
If you're veg then creatine supplementation can have a marked impact on brain function and I'd recommend this especially for that demographic.
Can't speak to lion's mane but you can get it cheap at asian grocers if you know what you're looking for.
I'm more than a bit dubious about the supplement industry and it's so fucking unregulated that it drives me to distraction. Be very cautious about anyone selling you proprietary blends or some sort of special, rare form of vitamin that only they provide.