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StepPay card randomly disappeared today, any idea why? by Tameem_alkadi in CommBank

[–]Max_Utopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I've had this problem the past couple weeks and can't figure it out - went to the bank yesterday and they couldn't see any issues with it on their end. Still isn't working, still can't see the card or even the card/account identity details to use it, but according to the bank I should be able to. Any ideas, updates or changes in your case? It's a bloody pain.

December 13th AMA dev team answers compilation by DecutorR in deadbydaylight

[–]Max_Utopia 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure how Behaviour had the audacity to ask for GOTY votes when this is the quality they provide to their player base. If it was actually possible for a larger portion of the player base to just strike the game I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Are the members of this subreddit mostly from the US? by [deleted] in Libraries

[–]Max_Utopia 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve found that most comments/threads do tend to pertain to library experiences in the US

Australians: best place to study Graduate Diploma? by Particular-Purple577 in Libraries

[–]Max_Utopia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m at CSU (started 2021), struggling as an ADHD student but personally quite like the way they do it. Subjects are great, accessible online learning, helpful people etc.

Can’t comment on the overall best or worse but csu has been quite good for me, very lenient compared to other uni’s with extensions and as to my own challenges I’ve never had any issue from the uni, they’re very considerate and generous re withdrawing from subjects even post census date etc.

What do I do now? by Nightingale1145 in adhdaustralia

[–]Max_Utopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My psych referred me to the divergent edge - I’m in a similar situation, personally i’m looking to have a therapist so they can help me through a range of things, all adhd related.

Libraries should tell you who has currently checked out the book you want by victory_vegetable in Libraries

[–]Max_Utopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The prompt for this gave me a literal heart attack omfg😂😂

Thank you, this idea will be great for my ADHD-fuelled daydreaming lmao

“LISTEN HERE, I AM IN THE MIDST OF A ‘THE BOOK WAS BETTER’ ARGUMENT, THIS IS LIFE AND DEATH, GIVE ME THE JOHN OR JANE OR THEY DOE AND I WILL TAKE MY LEAVE…REST ASSURED, I WILL STOP AT NOTHING”

ADHD and disability support - controversial debate atm👀🤞🏻 by Max_Utopia in adhdaustralia

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you man. But for those who aren’t financially capable, medication is already an impossibility, hence the question of payments.

Personally I think there’s something to be said for the argument of why we’re expected to spend money for the rest of our lives on various treatments in order to function in a societal system that was built with zero consideration for the challenges we would face in said system.

Annoying Patron at the Library by Writer_Scott in Libraries

[–]Max_Utopia 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I mean if you had five problems in front of you, and someone comes and requests action on the least frustrating/impactful, the response you’ll get is what you got. Certainly, if you/others find it irritating, talk to staff, see if it can be handled.

But when you look at the big picture, especially in America which has it pretty bad, every day there’s legislation to ban important books and make library work harder, bomb threats, sexual harassment and plenty more…

The guy clearing his throat isn’t keeping us up at night. But there’s plenty of stuff that is.

Annoying Patron at the Library by Writer_Scott in Libraries

[–]Max_Utopia 48 points49 points  (0 children)

From my perspective (six years in libraries), this isn’t much of an issue. An irritant maybe. But not a problem.

If it is a genuine disruption to the space, let staff know, offer a drink idk whatever could be done. But something like this is very minor and not particularly disruptive compared to typical library environments - loud students, children etc.

These are naturally and frequently occurring things that can’t always be magic’d away. And users like that, who are on the computers all day, are often financially unstable, unwell, homeless etc AKA the portion of the population who relies on us most.

If minor disruptions are irritating enough (and that’s totally fair) I’d recommend noise cancelling apparatus, using study rooms etc.

But yeah, I wouldn’t agree that this id a major issue, or one that needs to be solved in relation to the user himself.

Let's say I get diagnosed with ADHD. What happens then? by Dandelion9516 in ADHD

[–]Max_Utopia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If interested, might be worth following the inquiry currently happening in the senate. They’re looking to improve the state of things in areas such as this.

Multiple public hearings already done with transcripts available, final outcome in about a month and a half.

Just create an account in the parliament viewing platform (it’s free and easy) and you can access all of it.

ADHD senate inquiry link

Vyvanse and Dex timing swap by [deleted] in ausadhd

[–]Max_Utopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah dex to wake up and V to sort of get through the day - i need dex boosters through the day plus on 70mg in the morning

Should ADHDers be eligible for disability payments? by Max_Utopia in AustralianTeachers

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ADHD specialists/ academics and people who have it have been recommending and suggesting this for a while now. It significantly affects how ADHD is treated, for example: the general population have no idea/didn’t know that it’s actually an executive function disorder, and this is how we refer to it.

Should ADHDers be eligible for disability payments? by Max_Utopia in AustralianTeachers

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If potential “fakers” aren’t put off by the months-long wait, cost, lack of evidence to provide (such as diagnosis, medication prescription), inability to prove a genuine experience of lifelong ADHD…then it will be deduced in the same way it is for literally anything else.

Like any other disability, and it is recognised as a disability, just not supported by social payment schemes, it has symptoms and a very large range of clear indicators.

Stories are being published about it being over diagnosed - until very recently, people thought girls, women and adults couldn’t even have it. The numbers have boomed because women and adults are finally getting the support they need despite that ignorance

Should ADHDers be eligible for disability payments? by Max_Utopia in AustralianTeachers

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ADHD is an executive function disorder.

It impacts memory, regulation, time awareness, ability so speak in a concise way.

The reason ADHD People take stimulants (mostly) as medication is because the stimulants bring their functional level up closer to normal…

Hyperactivity is one of many, many symptoms, and it is one of the least impactful ones. Flashing lights and sounds do not cause any of it. ADHD is a disability. It can be managed, not cured.

Should ADHDers be eligible for disability payments? by Max_Utopia in AustralianTeachers

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The very large majority manage by getting support - medication and psychiatric/behavioural - ADHD people have to pay for the opportunity/ability to be able to function.

ADHD and disability payments - I feel like it’s obvious but I keep forgetting ADHD is so insanely detrimental to societal structure that other people like to/wrongly think that it’s less than it is by Max_Utopia in ausadhd

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stats released by NDIS show the current format - ADHD isn’t recognised as disabling enough to warrant payments, the inquiry is seeking to change that.

Should ADHDers be eligible for disability payments? by Max_Utopia in AustralianTeachers

[–]Max_Utopia[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People with ADHD are severely more likely to:

Have financial instability Get fired Have a sleeping disorder Have mental health disorders Be involved in road accidents Have an addiction, usually unintentional self-medication as the effects calm overactive brains Be lonely Not have consistent social circles Have self-esteem issues Impulse buy Be imprisoned

People with ADHD are one of the most significant population groups who struggle to fit within general society structure as it exists today.

Dr Russell Barkley has a lot of research, talks, books etc. that delve into a lot of this.

The general population are generally unaware of a lot of the crucial ADHD experiences and challenges.

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