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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Keeping it in check is one of my greatest struggles and I would be lying if I didn't say that I self medicate with THC. However, I know that is not the answer you wanted. I do a lot of other things throughout the day to help calm my brain.
Frequently changing scenery even for a few minutes helps, like I'll go take a walk around the office or outside around the building.
I also use my Air Pods religiously at work when I am not expected to be engaging with my coworkers. Having a queue of podcasts lined up, or a good playlist helps to detach myself from the environment I'm in and focus on whatever I need to without the office distractions.
Nothing helps it 100%, but it tends to be a mix of various things normally stimulating in some way.
Yeah, that’s the kinda stuff that I want to but can’t do when I’m in the worst of it and then when I’m out I’m too tired and overstimulated even for it.
Yeah I get that. It’s a balancing act a lot of the time.