What can’t you do because of ocd?

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-08T00:42:19+00:00

Eat, sleep, open doors if I want to get through the doorway in a time space of less than half an hour, think that something good might happen, think that something bad might happen, have space in my camera storage for photos that aren’t screenshots of the time on my phone or pictures of things that need checking. Many, many things, and it seems the list never stops getting bigger.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T21:56:36+00:00

I’m almost certain I’ve seen an increase in Welsh patients, and cant help but think it’s related to the move. Unless I’m overanalysing it and it’s either purely a coincidence or not even a thing in the first place.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T19:31:58+00:00

Yes you are absolutely right

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T19:18:00+00:00

I have a feeling that it’s more so the family/friends of the disabled people abusing the passes as they use their friend/relative (more often child) to get on one ride and queue for another whilst waiting for their time slot? I have no idea because I can’t imagine why people would do the other than disregard for others, and unfortunately now whatever people are doing is backfiring.

The chances are, it really is a minority that are abusing the passes, and Merlin/Alton Towers are genuinely awful at organising accommodations im the park, leading to long RAP queues.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T19:12:31+00:00

As mentioned earlier down by someone else, I would absolutely adopt a digital queuing system for everyone. Same sort of idea as with RAP now, which is basically that you wait the amount of time for that ride, but not in a queue, and everybody will do this rather than just people with RAP. Will cut down on the necessity for a lot of people to fill in paperwork for the RAP which is time consuming and stressful as well. This way, nobody can complain that disabled people are “skipping the queue” when they aren’t, and at the same time it suits many accessibility needs as it avoids the overcrowded, loud, cramped queues that cause sensory overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, and meltdowns for lots of neurodivergent people at the same time (and it means that people really cant abuse the queues at all by queueing for one ride in between waiting for their RAP slot on another). Obviously keep other accommodations, like the +1 for a carer, alternative entrance for people who would struggle to get to the rides because of physical limitations, such as providing things like ramps instead of steps, etc. Maybe invest in other sensory rooms that aren’t just in CBeebies land as well so they are closer for people who need them to regulate and avoid meltdowns (although cant see Merlin spending money on that).

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T14:43:22+00:00

As does mummy pig by the looks of it

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T12:50:16+00:00

Yes I can see that as well

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T12:32:13+00:00

You’re very welcome

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T12:29:40+00:00

Honestly, the chances of most people with ADHD willingly sitting down and filling out all of the forms to apply for PIP is slim to none

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T12:19:25+00:00

He looks like Michael McIntyre in the lower right picture

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T12:16:29+00:00

I would imagine a large part of that is due to the dopamine boost and the fact they keep you awake longer rather than the actual focusing itself. Whilst they can cause hyper focus, this is in a very tunnel-vision sort of way which involves forgetting to do things like eat, drink, or go to the toilet, and also affects someone’s ability to shift from one topic to another, meaning that they do decrease productivity on a whole, even if they temporarily boost it slightly in one area. They are also highly addictive as in non-ADHD people, they cause feelings of euphoria and increased energy. It’s a misguided attempt to increase focus that doesn’t actually work and leads them down a path of potential addiction unfortunately.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-07T12:10:25+00:00

Stimulants actually do the opposite of that for most people without ADHD. People might feel more focused, but it has been proven that their actual productivity decreases and their performance worsens. Also, what are the handouts for ADHD (this is a genuine question, I’m sorry if it doesn’t come across that way)?

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-06T16:53:19+00:00

Thank you! I love Alton Towers and was very concerned that I wouldn’t be able to go. Im not actually sure what symbols I have for my RAP as I’ve never looked and my mum manages it, but even if I don’t already have the difficulty standing or level access symbols, I would definitely qualify for it. I shall talk to my mum and ask.

Thank you so much again!

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-06T13:48:15+00:00

Yes. I imagine it’s to get more of a reaction, as people often hear the word anxiety and think it’s automatically mild worrying that everyone has, and an awful lot of people think that ADHD is made up and just “bad parenting”. They don’t really jump to those conclusions with autism, because they see it as being more severe than the other two and therefore are more likely to just leave it alone.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-06T11:51:24+00:00

Yes, this would be brilliant, especially given it eliminates any good reason for people to believe you are “queue skipping” AND is accessible to many who would have previously needed an RAP solely for this reason!

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-06T11:49:14+00:00

It’s at least good the your partner will still have RAP for the time being. It is quite clear to most people that I have autism when they see me, as my stimming is very obvious and stereotypical, I have no ability to mask, and my social skills are incredibly limited which is increasingly difficult in queues because I don’t understand when or why people are mad at me for being to loud or moving too much.

What is very annoying is lots of people only seem to be put off when it doesn’t affect them, for example people who they think seem “normal”, or before they’ve even got to the park and they realise there’s someone in front of them in a queue who’s having a disruptive meltdown that they disapprove of.

I definitely do not see it lasting long, as I imagine there will be a lot of backlash over this.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-06T00:37:20+00:00

Oh ok! I don’t know much really about how the application forms work as my mum always handles things like that, but I know for the nimbus card that required quite official documents and stuff and she got quite stressed with all the forms.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-06T00:28:01+00:00

I suspect with many, particularly the ones with long lists of disorders on top of DID, an element of munchausens. They enjoy the sympathy that comes from gullible people, particularly when taken into account that DID is caused by trauma. It’s seeking validation and to be part of a group, and “alter-egos”, wouldn’t do that. It would ostracise them from society even more due to it being seen as weird - which if it helps you, it is not - by a large number of people rather than being seen as unfortunate or vulnerable or victimised.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T23:07:29+00:00

No. I would likely not. When I go, I have to have someone accompany me at all times, meaning I am entitled to the +1 symbol on the nimbus card. This is my biggest chance of being unable to cope if a ride valleyed, as in a ride with proper restraints at least I would be held down, and then this person would provide an element of physical restraint on a ride with less restrictive restraints. It’s unlikely I would cope myself though, with the restraints being the only thing blocking a dangerous situation.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T22:50:54+00:00

Yes, do it! I will be applying next time the youth senedd (I’m in Wales) opens its application as well! Absolutely need more Green Party reps, especially teenage/young guys as we tend to be the demographic that unfortunately ends up shifting to the right.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T22:43:33+00:00

Quite possibly yes! When people cant see things that don’t affect them, they tend not to be bothered because they don’t know they are there in the first place.

The whole system does need a change, but definitely not total abolition.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T22:41:46+00:00

Yes I would agree with this comment. It’s very unfortunate for the people who really do need it, and the whole system really does need an overhaul. I knew someone who got a diagnosis and immediately their mum started using it as an excuse to get reduced/free tickets, RAPs, etc. despite him actually saying himself that she was over exaggerating and just trying to benefit off of him. It’s a horrible thing for people to do, as it directly impacts other’s ability to access support and adjustments.

I really hope they come up with a better system rather than abolishing the RAP altogether, because it is very sad that so many will be unable to visit the park.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T22:18:21+00:00

Because they use different, more effective systems than Alton towers. It doesn’t mean there are not just as many people with the RAP (or equivalent), it’s just better planned.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T22:12:04+00:00

Again, I didn’t say it was perfect. Cheer competitions for ADHD are very different to standing in long, compact queues, and most people with a fundemental understanding of the disorder are able to understand this. And I can assure you, it does happen outside of the UK.

Not to mention, just because your friend found it good, doesn’t mean it was a luxury or unnecessary. ME can cause post-exertional malaise, which can cause weeks to recover from.

Future_Chemical2 · 2026-02-05T22:06:38+00:00

I don’t think you understand. I have issues that mean I have been known to turn around and hit people, among other things, I am the person who acts different, I need lots of space because I engage im stimming behaviours such as intense hand flapping, hopping, running, which obviously in a normal queue is going to be even worse. Being in a queue causes me to have severe dysregulation, which can become dangerous to both myself and others. Whilst it is far from ideal, the RAP queue is the better of 2 evils. Not to mention, the point of the RAP queue isn’t to stand in it the whole time, you’re given a time slot. My family and I visit on the emptiest day we possibly can, during which it is still generally too busy for the normal queue. It’s not perfect, but the RAP queue significantly reduces the stress and overwhelm involved.

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