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what would it be like being neurotypical?
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I imagine they can implement the incredibly unhelpful advice I’ve received so many times.
“Just don’t think about it.” Whatever “it” is at the moment.
Neurotypical people seem to have the ability to just stop thinking about stuff when they want and let their brain rest.
I usually associate that more with anxiety, which I don't have, because I can sometimes short circuit the bad thought spirals by switching to the latest hyperfocus. Like playing through doom levels in my mind's eye.
For me it's not anxiety (although I have certainly dealt with that). My brain is just always on as long as I'm awake. Shifting from topic to topic. And if something is on my mind, even if it's not bad or anxiety inducing, it just doesn't go away until my subconscious decides to move on or I find some way to distract myself.
The only thing that stops this is weed. I gives me some peace and quiet inside my head. It's p. sweet.
I feel this big time. I go to sleep with an audiobook on, so I have something to focus on. Otherwise, it takes me forever to sleep, because my brain keeps distracting me