ratboy

So there are a bunch of different things in this post thay seem to need answers so Ill try my best to find resources for you.

First off, neuroprotection is defined as "the relative preservation of neuronal structure and/or function". So we have thousands if not millions of neurons in our body, and each neuron releases neurotransmitters such as endorphins, serotonin, dopamine etc. To be absorbed by other neurons which affect our mood and bodily functions.

Some fungi, such as Lions mane mushrooms have been shown to potentially aid in neuron growth and improve symptoms of alzheimers. In this way they can be neuroprotective.

Now, it has been found that autistic people experience synaptic pruning at a much, much lower rate than neurotypical people. Synapses are like little connectors that help neurons communicate with eachother. As infants we all experience synaptic overgrowth, then we experience synaptic pruning which gets rid of less efficient connections.

Knowing that, my brain goes to thinking that if anything Lions mane might reinforce some aspects of autism! That's just my first thought though and is probably inaccurate.

I don't know much about how adaptogens work, and I've never really considered a connection to autism before but I did a little digging but there seems to be no real research on this. From my limited understanding, adaptogens seem to work similar to how ingesting vitamins and minerals might work, or coffee or tea. They also cover a broad range of herbs and fungi and they all work differently.

Do you mind explaining how the cordyceps tea made you feel "less autistic"? So far there is no research indicating that there is or will be any "cure" for autism or way to "rewire your brain" to get rid of your autism. If anything, it is likely that adaptogens might help you feel calmer or more focused, where the stress or anxiety might be caused by overstimulation experienced due to autism. So like the overstimulation may remain but they may help to manage it more effectively. Does that make sense?

Lol I say legit all of the time. I think the difference for me is that using clinical language like this can be weaponized to justify abusive behavior, whereas the meaning of "legitimate" colloquially is innocuous.

An example is Clementine Morrigan who is an online personality, influencer, whatever. She has weaponized therapeutic and abolitionist language in order to cape for her manipulative, abusive partner who has taken advantage of numerous people. They now have a podcast together that's about "anti cancel culture" with thousands of viewers; she has over 100k followers on Instagram who may take in a lot of what she says even if it can be detrimental to others

Right with you on this. I got a BA in psychology nearly ten years ago and since then I've done a lot of personal therapy as well as researching complex ptsd, neurodivergence, polyvagal theory and working in social services for at least six. This shit is dangerous, I feel like it can be a very convenient way to escape culpability, to think in black and white instead of engaging in nuance, and can keep people emotionally immature. It can also be very weaponized and potentially uses to gaslight people which is in and of itself really traumatizing.

That being said I think "trigger" and "gaslight" are some words that people do not understand at all, and it feels like it devalues a person's experience whose gone through trauma. Someone on a subreddit was talking about their mom gaslighting them because mom denied that OP was autistic. I gently mentioned that that situation was not gaslighting; it was belittling, sure, but it was a disagreement which is VERY different from someone constructing an elaborate, long game psychological manipulation in order to make you question your own reality. A bunch of people jumped down my throat for that, but like, that's dangerous because that kinda implies that their mom is abusive, when from that context that's not who she is. Black and white thinking.

Dude I had sega channel, it was so cool! I believe you could play games all the way through and they grouped them by different genres, and the games changed monthly. They also had contests where you could win prizes. I won a backpack for one! Wish I still had it

But do they need to be so huge? Like I'd figure that after so many years and advancement in technology they could make a way more powerful engine that's the same size as older big trucks. And now a lot of them just have gigantic cabs with even shorter truck beds which confuses me

Had this convo a while ago, and afterwards I thought: why do people need these big ass trucks, when for decades we've had powerful enough trucks that did the same things newer giant Rams do? Like people gave been hauling work equipment, farm supplies and campers long before they got as big as they are now.

I have a fidget spinner ring that's kinda discreet so I can stim. Maybe you can get some loop earplugs to dampen the noise. I also used to bring this tincture and put a few droppers full into water and drink that. Kava is in it and that specifically can soothe your nerves and is known to help people loosen up/be more sociable, but you don't get drunk or high, it's just an herbal tincture. Its a very...strong taste though lol. Or maybe, it could help if you could find a bar arcade, play pool, or do some kind of activity while out with them at the bar. being able to focus on a game or task might help everything else to feel less intense.

Also, there is nothing wrong with just going for a short time and leaving when you know you're at your max!

I tried searching for a post link in my instances search and nothing came up. I've had this issue with jerboa too, and I think in the browser, where I try to do !community@instance.ee or whatever and it won't come up, it almost never works for me. but if I type the name of the instance simply, it will populate. I must be doin something funky

Ah I see, I didn't know that an update to a post needed to be made, that makes sense. The instance isn't blocked, but I'll try the post link suggestion and fiddle around to see if that can help populate everything. Thanks for your response!

As far as I can tell, you can through your mobile browser, and with the brand spanky new Liftoff app (android) but not through Jerboa, which sucks. I'm constantly cycling between the browser and jerboa depending on my needs. Searching for communities is waaaaay easier on mobile, but it's very clunky and you have to have multiple tabs open to make it easier to add multiple communities from one instance on your profile.

you so much! I was trying for hours to read it on mobile as I don't have a laptop and that worked lol.

Okay, so PSR is considered this "shiny object" by the public and garners so much more attention than the police bureau. MAYBE, just MAYBE that's because everyone and their mom knows how vile and corrupt the PPB is.

Also, addressing fucking homelessness, addiction and mental crises is INHERENTLY political, because in large part they are the result of political beliefs and decisions. Reminds me of devils advocate types who argue that if you're emotional about a topic, you can't be rational about it, which is complete bullshit. I hope PSR pulls through. When it comes to addressing homelessness, politicians always half bake their plans and only half heartedly invest in real, proven solutions. So then they aren't effective, and the public gets riled up and pissed off because they don't see immediate results and people loooove to hate the homeless. So then no one ever believes in initiatives like housing first.

According to this article, Karen Bass, who is the new mayor of LA, declared a state of emergency for LA and within six months has moved 14,000 unhoused folks off the streets. It is too early to tell if people will remain housed and that it will be successful, but it seems like she's making very bold moves and I wish Oregon would take a cue. We don't have the same money but we must be able to do more.

In April, she announced that $1.3 billion of her $13 billion proposed budget would go to addressing homelessness, including about $250 million for Inside Safe. Previously, the program had been leasing rooms around the city. Bass’ team has shifted the strategy to purchasing property and is looking to acquire at least eight motels or hotels.

“Community-based organizations have been stretched beyond what they’ve been asked to do,” Bass said. “When a person leaves a tent and goes into a hotel, on day one, they should have services, including a physical exam if they’re open to it, and meeting with a social worker.”

Bass said her executive directive to cut red tape had streamlined the processing of more than 8,000 units of new housing in 456 projects that are in the development pipeline. She said approvals are now being obtained in 37 days as opposed to six months.