Avatar

S̵̖̕Ḥ̶̆R̵̤͂I̷͙̒M̶̱̏P̸̼̀

@primordialsoupboy

I'm shifting into Primordial Soup Mode™️ °Pansexual° Her/She

You know what is just mind boggling? Neurotypical people exist. Like there are people who can just DO things and not have depression, anxiety (in every form ever), RSD, sensory overloads, and not get overwhelmed. Like there are people who can work for eight hours every day and still do things after. People who can make phone calls with no struggle. Who aren't constantly bombarded by a cacophony of thoughts both good and bad when they do things. Who have anxiety but it isn't crippling. who can spend hours, WEEKS with people and not get tired or fear that everyone there hates you. People who have no idea what Depression or intense trauma feel like. People who hear instructions and do it right first go. People who can follow a conversation without zoning out, or having to mask.

Like. Do neurotypical people actually exist?

Because I can't even imagine what it would be like to be neurotypical. Or mentally healthy. Both sound alien and foren. But like. Obviously they exist because neurodivergent people wouldn't struggle so much if not for how the world was structured for Neurotypical people but I don't know if I've ever met a neurotypical.

idk. food for thought I guess.

Something that pisses me off about ADHD and hormones is that, as a young child, I didn't really have sensory issues of any kind and my ADHD qualities didn't effect me as much. I was fine with loud noises, my focus was pretty decent, my hyperactivity was controllable, and the smell of something didn't trigger a mental breakdown. But now, sitting on grass feels weird, my focus is shit most of the time, I'm way to energetic when hyper, my sleep is awful, RSD (Rejection Sensitive Disorder) is ever so present all the time, and if anyone yells, I will probably cry. And everyone I've grown up with expects me to be like I was before, able to handle myself, but I need more help now. Completing tasks needs a step by step outline and the right resources. Certain environments trigger me almost instantly. For example, I can't work in a silent computer lab without music. I just feel like the universe decided to fuck me over exactly when it was most inconvenient. Anyone else?

I made this a long time ago but for some reason never posted! It is my quick guide to protecting yourself against burnout as a person with ADHD and ASD.

Of course it is all about meeting your support needs at the end of the day, which are completely individual and may vary over time, but this could function as a guide if you have a hard time figuring out where to start! 🫶🏻 💙💙💙