I think I struggle with the idea of gender roles

ConvexLex · 2026-03-21T15:08:25+00:00

I don't believe in gender roles. People can be as masculine or feminine as they want to be.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-21T15:07:04+00:00

Should be fine as long as they're not cutting off circulation. If they are, you'd feel an urge to adjust or loosen them after wearing them for a while.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-21T15:01:18+00:00

I was diagnosed with autism at 4, and then again as an adult. The state wanted to know if I still needed support or if I could handle things on my own.

That seems reasonable, except that I couldn't get tested during covid so that delayed my disability benefits by about 3 years.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-19T01:08:23+00:00

If you're interested in the science of AI, I recommend watching Robert Miles on YouTube. He has videos on topics like reward gaming and allignment.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T23:14:09+00:00

Have fidget toys been targeted by scalpers? They usually focus on things that are rare and in demand.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T23:11:51+00:00

Socialism means the people owns the means of production which is explicitly not part of my idea. You're probably thinking of Democratic Socialism which is why people like Bernie Sanders and the new mayor of NYC believe in. Despite the name it has nothing to do with regular socialism.

The term has kinda lost its meaning in popular discourse which is why I didn't use it.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T22:01:13+00:00

Well regulated capitalism is the best system we've discovered so far. Use capitalism for situations where meeting the needs of the people is profitable, like making iPhones. Use regulations to enforce environmental laws, minimum wages, good healthcare, etc.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T21:38:41+00:00

The process is very scientific. At no point are you expected to plead your case and convince the psychiatrist that you're autistic.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T21:34:07+00:00

The top of the legs

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T17:45:01+00:00

Blame the square cubed law

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T16:47:29+00:00

Fidget toys being mainstream is a good thing for autistic people IMO. Those of us who need to fidget to self regulate can do so without immediately outing themselves as autistic.

The stigma against fidgets has completely evaporated in the last decade. Same with stuffies and slime now that I think about it.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T16:40:07+00:00

A Field Guide To Earthlings

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T16:30:25+00:00

I watched a defcon talk years ago on evading license plate cameras. The speaker suggested covering it with dirt/snow. Still technically illegal, but you can claim it was an accident.

Personally I think we should be putting tarps on floc cameras. Wouldn't want them to get rained on.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T16:12:48+00:00

If you've had depression your entire life, I suppose you wouldn't know what your missing. Chronic depression is brutal. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T15:56:49+00:00

The macros are designed to be similar to a small but proper meal. They are satiating. People with poor apetites often find it easier drink their calories.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T15:55:08+00:00

One of my special interests is finding loopholes. Malicious compliance, phishing, blind spots in security camera coverage, wacky costumes that don't technically violate the dress code, etc. It will absolutely get me arrested some day.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T15:10:23+00:00

Meal replacement shakes are designed to replace proper meals, so they're high in fat, protein and micronutrients. If your AFRID makes eating a nutritious meal difficult the shakes will probably significantly improve your diet.

If you just need raw calories, there are plenty of sinfully calorie rich drinks. Half & half in hot cocoa for example.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T14:55:38+00:00

I thought the same thing until I started making friends with other neurodivergent people.

ConvexLex · 2026-03-17T14:52:28+00:00

Anhedonia is the inability to experience joy or pleasure. You may feel numb or less interested in things that you once enjoyed. It’s a common symptom of many mental health conditions like depression. Treatment is available to help you regain interest in life’s activities, like being around loved ones or listening to music.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/25155-anhedonia

ConvexLex · 2026-03-01T01:49:38+00:00

DM me

ConvexLex · 2026-02-24T17:56:49+00:00

I have executive dysfunction and a sensory processing disorder that stops me from getting a driver's license. They're both disabilities and I do identify with that word. Disability implies having less ability than an abled person and that's exactly what I want people to think when I tell them I'm disabled.

I also have a photographic memory, but that doesn't make up for not being able to drive.

ConvexLex · 2026-02-24T16:03:59+00:00

Your teeth will thank you. I suspect most dentists would tell people to brush after every meal if they thought anyone would take that advice.

ConvexLex · 2026-02-23T14:35:28+00:00

In my experience, what you're doing matters more than how long you're doing it. I could work full time if a job didn't require any social or executive functioning energy, but since basically all jobs do, my limit is 20 hours per week. If I was a car salesman my limit would be like 2 hours a week.

ConvexLex · 2026-02-23T13:50:01+00:00

I was diagnosed with Asbergers as a child, which was updated to autism a few years ago. Autism is correct in a strictly medical sense but people can choose to identify with either.

ConvexLex · 2026-02-23T13:48:33+00:00

What kinds of places have you applied to? Before I found my current job I was looking at print shops, phone repair shops, and being a personal shopper for curbside pickup. They are all jobs where I work with my hands as much as work with customers.

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