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DivergentDumpsterPhoenix

@DivergentDumpsterPhoenix@disabled.social

Author of "The New Normal" and "CAMHS in Crisis", Owner of "Emergent Divergence" and DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy. Co-Host of "Especially Interesting" podcast from Aucademy. Host of "David's Divergent Discussions" podcast.

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#Autistic and #ADHD recovering from #addiction and also #Schizophrenic.

#Blogger.
#Activist.
#Advocate.

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almino, to autistando Portuguese
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O burnout do é um estado de crise em que toda a energia cognitiva foi gasta. Historicamente, tem sintomas semelhantes a depressão, porém é mais complicado do que isso.

Nesse estado, a pessoa autista perde habilidades que pareciam consolidadas. A capacidade executiva também é prejudicada.

Atividades simples do dia a dia se tornam tão complexas quanto fazer uma cirurgia delicada com os braços e pernas amarradas.

@autistando

@DivergentDumpsterPhoenix https://disabled.social/@DivergentDumpsterPhoenix/111417012672305025

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix,
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@almino @autistando thank you for the translation!

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to Autism
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Autistic burnout is one of the greatest crises that an Autistic person can face.

People often think of it as similar to depression, but it can take many diverse forms.

#AskingAutistics what does burnout look like for you?

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticBurnout #neurodiversity #neurodivergent

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix,
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@adelinej Yes, I also find myself very emotionally dysregulated and prone to anger and crying.

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix,
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@mythlfrythtyg people have often pointed out that I used to be able to do certain things, and I still can't find the words to tell them that my skill set has had to reduce in order to survive.

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix,
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@f1337 @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd there certainly are some overlaps between FND and some people's experiences of burnout

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to random
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CAMHS Crisis: An Autistic parent speaks out

Since this campaign to change the way that CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) treats Autistic children and young people started, I have been blown away by the bravery and commitment to making a difference I have seen. Hundreds of thousands of you have come forward with your own stories, laying bare that which makes you vulnerable. I feel as though we are drawing a line in the sand; this year of 2023 is the…

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/11/14/camhs-crisis-an-autistic-parent-speaks-out/

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, (edited ) to random
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The shocking state of autism diagnosis in the UK

Autism is under-diagnosed. This fact has been a truth within our online Autistic spaces for as long as I've been in them.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/11/12/the-shocking-state-of-autism-diagnosis-in-the-uk/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to actuallyautistic
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The 99p offer for "The New Normal" has now finished, but if you missed out, don't worry!

"Unusual Medcine" is now available for the same price on the UK Kindle store!

Unusual Medicine: Essays on Autistic identity and drug addiction https://amzn.eu/d/6Qvlji1

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd @bookstodon

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to audhd
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Make sure you grab my book on kindle for £0.99 if you're in the UK!

The New Normal: Autistic musings on the threat of a broken society https://amzn.eu/d/7BExRso

@autisticadvocacy @actuallyautistic @audhd @bookstodon

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to random
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AuDHD and the politics of neurodivergent embodiment

When living life as an AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) person, we often find ourselves falling prey to the propaganda of Western society's neoliberalism. The enforced belief that one should be self-reliant and contribute to the capitalist machine is one that leads to the victimisation of most, if not all, of us. It's easy to get caught in tackling the surface level ableism.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/11/06/audhd-and-the-politics-of-neurodivergent-embodiment/

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to Autism
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Stability in recovery requires more than abstinence. It requires support in all domains of life.

Autistic people, in particular, are more likely to struggle with social deprivation, and for us to achieve recovery and/or sobriety, we need support that takes account of the unique challenges that we face.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, (edited ) to random
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I asked Autistic people about their experience of CAMHS: Here’s what they said

I asked Autistic Twitter/X about their experiences with CAMHS, here's a handful of their responses.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/11/01/i-asked-autistic-people-about-their-experience-of-camhs-heres-what-they-said/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to random
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Being an Autistic bullying victim led to my schizophrenia

I was bullied into a state where I no longer knew what was real or who I could trust. Teachers and students alike did this to me. Is it any surprise I became Schizophrenic?

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/10/31/being-an-autistic-bullying-victim-led-to-my-schizophrenia/

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to random
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What is unique about my experience as an AuDHD Schizophrenic person?

Over the years, I have spoken about my experience of psychosis and autism from the perspective of its uniqueness. However, over the last few years, I have come to accept that I am also ADHD, and I feel that addressing the particular intersections at play for AuDHD people experiencing psychosis is something that needs to be done. So, what is different for me?

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/10/30/what-is-unique-about-my-experience-as-an-audhd-schizophrenic-person/

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to Autism
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During the holidays, we often end up spending a lot of time with family.

It'd okay to say no to family.

It's okay to stay away from family.

It's okay to engage with family on your own terms.

No one should expect you to fit into their worldview of what family should be.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

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@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

The reason why explaining my neurodivergent experience will always be flawed

I have spoken widely about neurodivergent experiences. I have talked about my unique experience of addiction as an Autistic person, my psychosis as an AuDHD Schizophrenic. I have lamented over how society's power structures have oppressed myself and people like me.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/10/29/the-reason-why-explaining-my-neurodivergent-experience-will-always-be-flawed/

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to autisticadvocacy
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"Next time someone calls you weird

Turn it up a notch

Weird is the paint in societies pallette"

Be a beacon for your fellow weirdo's, and celebrate the fact that we don't have to live by our cultures standards of normal. Be free.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to Autism
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If a professional tells you to grieve your Autistic loved one's diagnosis, stop seeing that professional.

No matter their struggle, no matter the perceived value of their individual existence. They have value, they have life.

Do not grieve the living. Grieve the society that views disabled people as something less than alive.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to autisticadvocacy
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Me and my auditory processing differences

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

video/mp4

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A story of being Autistic and getting referred to CAMHS

This article is guest post written by Asher Jenner Some of the content of this article may be triggering I was a happy child until the age of 5 when I went to mainstream school. On the first day of school, I began self-harming and by the end of that week I attempted to use a ligature to strangle myself.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/10/24/a-story-of-being-autistic-and-getting-referred-to-camhs/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to Autism
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My book about and is available for US kindle readers for $0.99 until October 29th. Grab yourself a copy now!

Please retoot so loads of people can grab this!

https://www.amazon.com/Unusual-Medicine-Autistic-identity-addiction-ebook/dp/B0C2LCCNWT/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to autisticadvocacy
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"Neurodivergent people deserve good quality support for their mental health"

Too often, the support we are given leaves much to be desired.

What have your experiences of mental health support been?

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/10/21/how-camhs-put-my-life-at-risk-and-then-discharged-me/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to random
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Walked into a fully lit room and without thinking, turned off the light and then screamed in fright.

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to actuallyautistic
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It's a tough truth to face up to, but not every Autstic/neurodivergent person is a good person. Many of us find out the hard way that there are members of our own community who will do harm to us collectively and individually.

It's important that we acknowledge the truth that we can always do better as a community. We don't have to be perfect. We just have to do a little better each day.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix,
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@philpem I think there is something to be said for the sheer amount of trauma in our community, and the fact that some of us pass that trauma on rather than working on ourselves.

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix,
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@philpem thats a very powerful and sadly true thing.

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