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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I might be too doomer but you should try to find ND people. From my experience, most NTs don't want to talk about their interests or opinions that much, but instead prefer empty conversations which make me feel that I want to disappear, so I don't enjoy their company either. I am not roasting them, they have hidden depths, but you have to get closer to them first. ND's are much more interesting to me, and our communication styles match more neatly so the "awkwardness" isn't there.
You don't lack social skills, you just lack the necessary tools to communicate with neurotypicals (body language, passive social norm absorption etc). If you try to mask and create an NT-compatible personality you will suffer in the long run, that kind of acting everyday takes its toll on you
Seconding this. I found my S.O. and current friend group in my mid 30s and part of why I adore them all so much is that diagnosed or undiagnosed we all have recognized we're ND in some capacity and it makes us all so much more able to understand each others communication and social ticks. Its seriously wild when you're with a group of people who match your wavelength and you realize your weird social behavior is just kinda the norm.