Being neurodivergent means constant dr*g allegations

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The creator taps into a relatable experience for neurodivergent individuals, addressing a common misconception and validating their lived experiences, which fosters community and engagement.

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The creator discusses the misconception that neurodivergent individuals are constantly using drugs due to their behaviors. She explains that what might appear as overstimulation from substances in neurotypicals is actually a baseline for neurodivergent people, leading to assumptions about drug use.

Structure

1Introduction to the topic of drug allegations for neurodivergents
2Comparison of neurotypical vs. neurodivergent responses to stimulants
3Explanation of neurodivergent baseline and perceived overstimulation
4Examples of physical and cognitive effects misinterpreted as drug use
5Personal anecdote about acting 'normal' while using substances
6Observation of these misconceptions in recent videos

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Being neurodivergent means constant dr*g allegations

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And I have made videos about my experiences with ADHD medication however I’ve only taken it once this entire month and maybe five times this year. The comments calling me cracked out are insane. #nuerodivergent #MentalHealth #audhd

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And I have made videos about my experiences with ADHD medication however I’ve only taken it once this entire month and maybe five times this year. The comments calling me cracked out are insane. #nuerodivergent #MentalHealth #audhd Something that I constantly deal with as a neurodivergent is constant drug usage allegations. When a neurotypical takes say, a stimulant, it makes their brain overstimulated. When a neurotypical takes another sort of illicit substance, it might make their brain think in new ways. But that is my baseline. So if it fluctuates, I am frequently overstimulated. So it looks like I am on stimulant. Sometimes my pupils dilate. Sometimes my eyes go like this. My muscles will kind of like spasm. And my thought patterns are very weird. My thoughts go in weird directions that most people need drugs to think that way. And funny enough, it was the period of my life where I was using substances where people did not question if I was using substances because I acted normally. Anyways, I would love to know what else can relate, but I've even seen it in some of my recent videos which is crazy.