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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Have you read unmasking autism? I think it's a great resource for you to feel more comfortable and to also recognize the outward signs of stuff not going great for other ND people around you.
Also, it never hurts to ask. My flavor of neurospicy is one that really needs verbal confirmation of things. Sometimes it's awkward when you ask someone "hey, just making sure you're doing OK", because they're indeed OK and now are wondering why you asked. But when I'm not OK and one of my friends checks in on me because they noticed me drifting off in thought or something, it gives me the chance to externalize what's making me feel bad.
Hell, sometimes I didn't even notice I was sensory or emotionally overwhelmed til a friend checked in on me and made me realize that I was not feeling great, and that I could do something about it. So, my advice is to just straight up ask. Talk to your friends about if they would like to be asked and how, but yeah, blunt, clear communication might not be as exciting as other ways of noticing you're not doing so hot, but it's effective.
Thanks, i haven't read but saving it to my reading list.