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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 don't know who I am anymore and I think I just hit rock bottom of this years-long burnout that has crept into my awareness and left me desolate. Had a horrific meltdown a couple days ago where I just broke into a bunch of ragged pieces and started screaming and crying, completely overwhelmed and unable to articulate anything but the agony tearing at my insides. Accidentally pulled out some hair. It was terrifying and raw. I just wanted everything to stop.
I'm trying to find somewhere to get tested for autism but there's so few places around here for adults, and everything I've found seems expensive and time consuming. I am not able to function and it scares me. I'm so tired. I wish I could support myself without the torture of being forced into a self-replicating toxic work environment.
But, I managed to eat today, and even went for a quick walk. I love making things, and I somehow built a mini mimic box from scratch that I finished painting... all while my schoolwork sits half finished and looming. Small things I guess. I'm just trying to take one step at a time. Hugs to everyone struggling, and thank you all for being such a supportive community. Sorry for the rambling sadness.