ULPT request: Hiding signs of neurodivergence and stomping whiny behavior
Posted by Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 25 comments
For context, i have adhd (extreme hyperactive kind) and i am reduced to a drooling idiot on most people's view. Imagine papyrus from undertale but even weirder, yeah thats me. I have that cocaine snorter crazy man aura. People barely take me seriously even if i have something important, because i'm the special needs weird guy who people have to accept otherwise they're prejudicial. The way i speak is weird, the way i gesticulate is weird and the way i express myself is weird. Not to mention the whiny/emotional behavior i have that i'm constantly complaining and being overly emotional about things.
For context no, i do not have cognitive or socialization issues, i can do things fine and i am an organized, functional man, with friends and hobbies that involve getting my ass outside. the issue is that such things paint me as mentally disabled for people surrounding me and murders my own self esteem
I do not care if i should be myself, if masking is bad, or if this is going to harm me, i want those behaviors at the very least buried and hidden away from public view. Ive tried everything to work on myself, from meditation to some forms of medication like vyvanse and ritalin but nothing works. Preferably, i need to get rid ASAP of the cocaine vibe i give (in other words, be more calm) and the emotional fluctuations (stop feeling strong emotions).
I dont care about how it is done, or if its dangerous, as long as it works its good.
FreshPerspective9@reddit
Can you find a community nearby or online which people who have similar issues? Even if you have to drive some distance. I just did some research online and they do have social groups. Also, Rule #1 in any social situation - be an active listener and ask questions to other people. Don't talk about yourself.
DifferentIsPossble@reddit
Find better people. Going down this path to pacify what everyone else can see as at best bullies will just result in more bullying.
Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit (OP)
What am i supposed to do? go out and look like a cocaine snorter manchild and lose not only chances at having a family, but also a decent career?
I cant see how preserving those traits will help
DifferentIsPossble@reddit
Whoever has made you have this much internalized judgment is at fault for your self perception, but it's your responsibility to realize that normal people don't think of loud, excitable people that way.
Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit (OP)
I mean, i'm gonna be honest chief, thats how i see myself, and i wont deny that unfortunately i have a subconscious negative view of people like myself, which i mentioned might be the root of that. I mean, i dont think i'm loud and excitable, i think i'm a crazy manchild cinnamon roll of sorts similar to papyrus, like naive, dumb and idiotic looking.
What do people even think of me, if they dont see me like this? ive always thought this was the standard view
DifferentIsPossble@reddit
Honestly? What you're describing is a good summary of a few of my friends. The loud friend, the himbo type, the excitable one who never grew up type trope. I don't deny your description - I think it's quite apt. But it's also a type of person I like being friends with, personally. And there are many others out there!
I'm autistic + adhd, and many people in my circles are, too.
Try finding people like you online or doing hobbies you enjoy. If you live in a small community, online is probably your best bet, I'm afraid.
But seriously, give yourself some credit! You seem really cool, but riddled with self hatred that's holding you down.
witchy_echos@reddit
Getting into theatre. Literally trains you to act like other people.
Acting One by Robert Cohen also has exercises on figuring out where people are coming from.
More_Bigger@reddit
Youre opening a door you dont wanna go through but try low dose 7 oh to take the crazy cocaine energy edge off.
Tyzorg@reddit
HELL no. Don't get him hooked on that shit
More_Bigger@reddit
People paint it as some kinda scary ass boogeyman but honestly it has an amazing safety profile and when taken responsibly actually works wonders for chronic pain patients such as myself, also takes the edge off my anxiety since it hits not just the opioid receptors.
Tyzorg@reddit
Look, I get it. I'm in recovery and on the big "M" daily. I'm huge for harm prevention and my whole opiate saga years ago started with kratom which was pitched as harmless as can be and a miracle product. 7oh is a different animal and of course.. if taken once a week is safe. But so many naive think "pfft addiction is for the weak. I feel fucking GREAT on this stuff. I wanna feel like this all the time" then those ppl turn into the "oh God I need this shit so I don't get dopesick"
Just be careful is all I'm trying to say. I'm not arguing for or against anything just know what you're getting into as with anything in life.
PristineAlbatross988@reddit
First stop: your dr. Literally going to be your best bet.
Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit (OP)
I mean, i went into many psychologists, but they all either repeated the same self acceptance bs or preached about meditation
unperrubi@reddit
Don't go to psychologists, go to a psychiatrist and tell them what you wrote here
Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit (OP)
Yeah i was planning on going back to the psychiatrist and trying to get something for emotional regulation. The weed part is something that i am seriously considering, not smoking but having small doses of edibles to see if they make me chill out a little
Asleep_Assistant_468@reddit
Prescription drugs, being hot (i.e. clean, nice clothes etc) and getting older helped me. I could never take my mask off. It’s actually harder to keep the mask on 24/7 when you’re older, but I stopped caring. I have some people who accept me and I don’t worry about the rest. Atomoxetine helped me curb my coke vibe; my emotions are a lot more even now. I don’t freak out about anything. It took a few weeks to get going though, it’s not like Ritalin. People are nice to you when you look good and are willing to overlook weird stuff. Sorry none of this is unethical but it helped me.
Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit (OP)
What kinds of adhd drugs helps with emotions? Ive taken some but they all had the same effect, either of causing euphoria or just enhancing concentration a little
Asleep_Assistant_468@reddit
It’s a non stimulant; so no euphoric feeling really. It’s more second line treatment for adhd.
princesspoundedyam@reddit
Waaaaait I love Papyrus from Undertale 🥲♡
Lonely-Poetry-3621@reddit (OP)
Papyrus is cool because he's a silly skeleton in a world of silly monsters, i'm a crazy guy in a world of normal humans :sob:
princesspoundedyam@reddit
I have adhd too and I get where you're coming from. I find normal ppl boring and redundant. I don't blame you for wanting to mask tho. I got to a point where I don't care to control it and I have the bestest friends and dating gonna be problematic regardless because I'm a bisexual woman. If I supress myself I won't attract people that accept me for who I am. I definitely mask at work tho lmao. Just be you!
realDespond@reddit
sell the drugs at school (for the unetchical part) then talk to a professional and tell me what they say because i feel like we have very similar personalities and it's becoming problematic in my adult life
No-Instruction9709@reddit
Obviously a psychologist is the right smart way to go. But honestly weed really normaled a lot of the hyper ADHD people I knew out.lol
RileyGein@reddit
Become an alcoholic
otkabdl@reddit
Have you seen a psychologist?