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I identify with this because of my ADHD.

But also, because ADHD, I spent about 15 minutes in a “does not compute” loop because bats can see perfectly well in the dark, so using them as an analogy involving something being lost and helping them by turning the lights on is just not making sense to me.

I’ve broken out of the loop, but I still am not sure why “bats”

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A casual community for people with ADHD

Values:

Acceptance, Openness, Understanding, Equality, Reciprocity.

Rules:

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  • Do not gatekeep or diagnose.
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  • Respectful venting, including dealing with oppressive neurotypical culture, is okay.
  • Discussing other neurological problems like autism, anxiety, ptsd, and brain injury are allowed.
  • Discussions regarding medication are allowed as long as you are describing your own situation and not telling others what to do (only qualified medical practitioners can prescribe medication).

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  • Questions on confusing situations.
  • Seeking and sharing support.
  • Engagement in our values.

Relevant Lemmy communities:

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Neurodivergent Life Hacks

lemmy.world/c/adhd will happily promote other ND communities as long as said communities demonstrate that they share our values.

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