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[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 24 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I saw alcohol mentioned a few times in the comments and I get it, but please be careful with it. Neurodivergence and alcohol is a match made in hell. (For me it was. I have no right to speak for anyone else, TBH.)

Thankfully, it's just the standard doses of amphetamines and caffeine for me these days.

(Alas, I am stuck in a hell of an anxiety loop right now, and can't get some super important stuff done and can't crack out of this, for whatever reason. Booze has crossed my mind a few times, but I am fairly positive my next bender would be my last.)

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I had a major alcohol mismanagement problem for years. Found SMART Recovery (science based, free) and got a handle on it. 2 years later became a meeting facilitator.

The amount of ADHD, bipolar, and other ""neurodivergents" (hate the word) is astounding.

I would be very wary of substance use.

[–] masta_chief@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

What do you suggest instead of neurodivergent?

[–] unknown@piefed.social 3 points 2 months ago

Personally, I prefer 'neurodiverse', or some variation of 'not neurotypical'.

'Neurodivergent' is just so ugly as a word and the sounds and mouth shape when saying the 'vergent' bit are gross.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Neurospicy is fun. But I don’t know any reason to change ND.

[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

amphetamines

Also not the self-medicating kind. I can attest to that.

[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Attestation approved. ;) (Legally prescribed Adderall and non-abused for about 16 years or so..)