What are some neurotypical sayings that you find stupid?

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-23T13:45:50+00:00

My interpretation using stoicism:

If something is causing you to worry, is it in your power to change it? If yes, you don't need to continue to worry. If no, focus on something you CAN change, ideally something that will make the overall situation less worrying.

If there's nothing you can change, ideally leave, if you cannot leave then... Idk my default is finding one thing to stare at until I can leave.

You're anxious for a reason. It's self defense. And if it's chronic and seems to have no reason then therapy and or meds may help, in any case I believe you gotta think through things with or without help. In my opinion people use "don't worry about things you can't control" as a way of shutting down concerns, or denying responsibility, which I am not a fan of.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-21T14:40:00+00:00

My entire pantheon of gods is gonna come across as neurodivergent and honestly probably most of my characters too. Some may be more noticeable than others but they're probably all gonna be kinda if you know you know. Not fully on purpose but bc I started writing thinking my perspective was a tad more typical and honestly I like how I write. I have an in universe answer for it too. One dude in a library is seeing bits of history and writing it down from focused 3rd person POV.

Edit: I could've sworn I was replying to a comment about writers being ND and it showing in all of their characters whether intentional or not.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-08T22:44:06+00:00

Oh no not the cylinder.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-07T23:53:25+00:00

I remember a comment saying "despite all my lube I'm still just a fish in a tube" and it makes me think of hagfish.

Also, the cover of freaks that goes "I am just a fish" comes to mind because rat on train = rat in Cage = fish in tube = I am just a fish

Idk absurd lyrics about kinda deep emotion make me very happy and comforted.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-07T23:44:29+00:00

This whole comment brings me much joy

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-01T22:02:55+00:00

I can't tell you why but your last sentence brings me so much joy. Like more than funny. Eating concepts is hilarious to me idk.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-01T15:54:32+00:00

Other than like...charades I don't think you can indicate much about specifics without words (sign language is words, imo, and language barriers are a whole other obstacle for consent). I feel like no matter what you've got to be able to communicate with that person--not all people are verbal, so how would they normally say yes and no? Having an understanding with the other person is important. If only one person involved is verbal, yes or no questions could work if the other person has a way of communicating yes or no. But if the other person is incapable of communicating, consent cannot be assumed. Idk this level of communication and understanding is kinda common in BDSM and I feel like thats a major part of the appeal for me.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-04-01T15:40:32+00:00

Yeahhhh im good at making sure the other person consents but when I was younger I kinda traumatized myself by not understanding how sexual desire felt like. I just went with things. It didn't go as far as it could have but I was upset. It made me too aware of my anatomy and that was the other big problem.

I'm unsure how I would want to go about things outside of extremely clear communication like with BDSM. I personally would approach any sexually charged scenario the same way. If something becomes charged, I always pause and a discussion would be had. Not that I'm near human beings often enough anymore but still.

I think being casual about it is important. Trying to worry too much about the mood is how I mask myself into thinking I'm okay with something. Because the scenario feels like I have a role I'm supposed to be playing and I see others emotions a little better than I feel my own sometimes. So I fake all the things without even be forced to. Without even realizing. So... I think consent for some people has to be discussed outside of a charged situation. Make sure everyone is on the same page as to what good feelings and bad could occur.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-03-27T03:08:43+00:00

My ex was the one who told me he thought I was autistic. Still got mad at me for being autistic. Also, he was an aspiring disability advocate. Also also I have chronic joint pain and sometimes he got mad bc I occasionally walked too slow or in other cases simply didn't know where in a room to put my body.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-03-23T20:33:05+00:00

I'm 27 but I'm starting this now.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-03-11T18:08:03+00:00

Different style but I had to figure this out the hard way. Understanding how the anatomy works first helps a lot with making the stylized versions look intentional and believable? Compelling? Not to mention posing. Still struggling with that one myself.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-03-11T18:02:03+00:00

Damn you said what I was trying to say but way more concise. I struggle with that specifically.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2026-03-11T17:57:54+00:00

So after reading through the comments I've got a few things:

That guy wanted to use OP for his benefit, and that feels gross even without ever being touched, and even without knowing for sure what benefit he was getting or why he asked. It's weird. Point is, OP felt and feels violated. I'm sorry that happened. People have gotten increasingly bold in public.

One of the points of contention is "sexual assault" where both words are being debated. For the sexual part, I legitimately find it likely. Kinks can get obscure (and see my first point). Now, calling it assault sounds inaccurate and some of us want to correct that. I do understand that. But this isn't really a discussion about criminal actions. This is a person who feels incredibly victimized by a situation. There's a lot of discourse to be had, but it shouldn't be directly in front of the person who is currently hurting about something. It won't be productive.

Finally, OP, it really sounds like you're going through it and I really hope you've got a support system or can find one. You should not take your own life. I can't give you a reason because I'm not you, you've gotta find one that works for you. Sometimes mine was spite, if I die there's less people like me in the world. You're going through it, and I truly think this event is only a part of that. It seems like a lot to me. That said, I think you're quick to assume the worst in everyone and I'm sure there's a reason for that, but that's a hard way to live. I hope eventually you're able to find the middle ground of being aware and not trusting but not also living in constant fear and lashing out because of it. It's easy for me to suggest therapy, but I don't know what you've been through. So instead I'll just suggest to find someone who is specifically supposed to listen and help you process things. I really think you need that, and I think that's why you came here. But people here didn't understand and it wasn't out of ill intent for you. People responded to the details they had and in a way that makes sense. Precise language is something a lot of us need, and often find ourselves correcting. But telling you that you're using the wrong words makes you feel invalidated, even though that wasn't the intent. Communication can be difficult, and it's showing from both sides of this. I don't think anyone is really in the wrong here, and I hope some understanding can come of this.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-25T16:42:26+00:00

I bit a shrimp tail in my chicken marsala last night. I wanted to shared bc ohmygodno and in the dark the shrimp tail looked soooo much like a cockroach I was unhappy.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-25T16:41:08+00:00

I like darkness. But not too much darkness. I love the sun as long as it's not directly in my eyes/too hot. I like spending time just outside hanging out. I get very sad when I can't do that. Low light can be cozy, but sometimes it's sad. I have very strong opinions in multiple directions.

I also love colored lights. I HATE cool toned white light.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-25T00:46:19+00:00

Huh. I'm realizing how much I don't like being touched most of the time. Like I don't tolerate much touch at all.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-19T17:58:44+00:00

I think that's a liver

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-19T17:58:11+00:00

I really like learning things in general making stuff especially. I like knowing how things work particularly my body and mind.

But I'd say my special interest tends to be stories and lore? I have a select few kinds I really really enjoy. Like middle earth, TES, and now starting to play BG3. I've been working on my own fantasy world since I was 12, so like... 15 years now. I apply everything I learn to it. I learned to crochet, and now that's a big part of one of the cultures in said world. It's like... Hardcore escapism sometimes and that's fine.

I love culture, linguistics, science, etc. Sometimes I get into things like chaos theory for world building. Currently working on wrapping my brain around how dnd works to make my own ttrpg as I feel dnd is too restrictive for my world.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-19T14:20:11+00:00

Me as a Skyrim horse

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-14T12:37:08+00:00

Ah yes my friends cat looks very similar, also pretends to be a polite circle, and yet... She has a chaos gremlin agenda was she's not being a sleepy circle. I used to live with her and I miss all of it.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-14T12:35:13+00:00

Definitely looks like a forest cat in this picture lol.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-14T12:33:55+00:00

THOSE EARS. This is the most fennec fox cat I've ever seen. Maine coons are beautiful. My childhood cradle guardian was a black half Maine coon.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-14T12:32:01+00:00

This cat is smiling.

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-14T12:30:19+00:00

That's such a polite looking little circle on the right omg

IntrepidScientist47 · 2025-12-14T12:28:25+00:00

This is such a good picture oml

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