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Furry Chat => Rants and Advice => Topic started by: ✡ on December 02, 2010, 11:07:39 PM
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arghh, sometimes I think everyone thinks I'm an idiot. It's because I have bad ADHD and dissociative disorder that causes me trouble throughout the day. I daydream all the time because my mind can't focus on reality and my brain switches to an "off" mode. Whenever I'm in this "off" mode I act like a complete idiot and I'm not capable of regular thought.
For example, if you and I were driving and my brain was in "off" mode and you told me to make a left turn, I would most likely make a right turn, or if you gave me instructions while my brain is in "off" mode, then I will completely screw everything up and won't be able to fix it. I'm in "off" mode a lot, so I think everyone I know believes I'm an idiot...
I think I'm smart..I mean I can figure lots of things out but I can never act smart because of this "off" mode so I feel like I don't get any respect from anyone..
and that's my rant...
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Are you on any medications? I have very cynical views on "disorders" like ADD and ADHD, I think those two waste valuable time and resources. I don't know much about dissociative disorder, but I do know that different behaviors can stem from stressful environments or even things like past trauma. Now... I don't want to get into enormous detail, because I would never ask deep, inner-personal questions... But I would think the best advice I would give would be to find what stresses you, whether it be school, or your schedule, or whatever. Then find a way to alleviate that stress, and keep it out then see how you feel each day. I don't know what you've been told by doctors, or experts... And quite frankly I don't want to know. That's your information, and it doesn't belong here. It's too personal. Anyway... I would think doctors would know better than anybody, and you should always take what they say into consideration. But stress has become quite a hot button issue, and I think it would be a good thing to gain an understanding of what stresses you, and work on stress relieving techniques. It's just me talking, no MD, no licence, but it is very possible stress could hold some significance.
Edit: As far as people go, it is very counterproductive that people would rather call out and insult you, rather than understanding. I always try to be as understanding and respectful as humanly possible, and I don't see the difficulty in it. But that's the kind of society we live in: insult now, understand never.
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I don't take meds, they screw me up badly
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That's good. There are a lot of crazy medications out there that only make things worse.
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I don't take meds, they screw me up badly
Well, some meds will and some wont.
For example, If I where to go on Abilify, it would probably have some serious negative affects. On the other hand, other medication doesent.
Also, screw 'em. You should focus on your intellect for you, and not for them.
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at this point I wonder if I even have intellect...
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you have it, it just escapes you sometimes. Maybe Yoga would help. Clearing your mind and all dat. :?
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I know that sometimes a good steamroom can help you focus, or you can try volting (which is an amazing feeling, although its not for everyone)
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i don't have anything so severe, but from what I've found if i do something it calms me and focuses me
And by something i mean the same exact thing every time, it can be anything really.
like for me, a draw a picture exactly the same way EVERY single time.
AGGGGHHHHH HUGE TEST COMING UP!!!!!! WHAT AM I GONNA DO??? well then that's where i draw my "calmness" pic and i really get into it and by the time I'm done i feel accomplished and more calm then ever before.
so just try and find something to do and make it into a pattern and you'll be amazed at what it can do to help
and if that doesn't work have you tried therapy?
-Sol
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I'll tell you what helps... [removed]
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Makes you wonder... One sounds all aristocratic, the other sounds like you beat people with it.
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Do not discuss the use of illegal drugs on the forum. Whether it's "ethical" or not is irrelevant. It's illegal.
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Sorry zeph! Was just following discussion! *Repents*
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oi, sorry about that WZ
*apology hug*
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I'm sorry that you have to deal with that Drake. I know what you mean is some aspect. Often time I end up zoning out in class and causing some problems. But chin up cause sometimes when life hands you lemons, you have to make orange juice because you prefer the taste. (This has a deep philosophical meaning I can feel it) :3
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when life makes lemons, find someone else's life who made them vodka and have a party
now THAT is philosophy :D