monsterpiece42

As a psychology nerd:

• the lack of understanding and empathy for others (even when their opinions are different or "wrong"

• The lack of understanding of how behavior is driven and encouraged to change.

• The comfort level with looking at something very complex and assuming you know it deeply in moments (referring to short form video "teaching" psychology and mental health stuff)

• The overall disconnect between the physical medicine community and the psychological/mental health communities (i.e. mental health is a huge driver in cancer, autoimmune, and other diseases)

• I could go on. Learning more is my passion but damn it's so depressing when I begin to understand something and see the abounding ignorance on it

I'm guessing this is not a required demographic question in Canada.

I was the same way. I would drink tons of caffeine to slow down my brain (which made me feel productive because I could focus), but I learned to ignore the physical anxiety it gave me. I would fall asleep instantly because I was just exhausted all the time (and didn't know, if you can believe it).

If I got to a quiet place like nature I would get butterflies and it turns out it was because I got away from the distractions of daily life and could finally feel that anxiety I learned to ignore.

Long story short, turns out I'm autistic and it was a form of masking where your body is so uncomfortable with being seen/being a problem that it will literally convince you that you're fine. Wild. Glad I figured it out.

So I was this person, and I didn't figure it out until later in life.

The trick is, with ADHD, caffeine will slow down your brain but it still speeds up your body (still a stimulant). So too much, and you will be tired and jittery.

Oh, good to know. I appreciate the info!

What's AMP and why is it undesirable?

Leave now. Fuck your stuff.

1. get a cab

2. get a Greyhound to an area with a better outlook.

3. look for roommates in your destination city on the ride

Some of us got it*

(lol)

Right now water because I'm at work. At home.. more for sure.

Having a variety of drinks nearby is a common autism/neurodivergent thing (ask me how I know). Not sure if that applies to you but there but where they are all distinctly different... Uh maybe look into it lol.

You sure? I usually have a good eye for that stuff and I don't see it.