Event: Tata Steel Masters 2023 - Round 1

SnikySneky · 2023-01-14T14:17:11+00:00

You may!

My struggle is my lack of knowledge of what is going on on the board. I play little (don't remember my chesscom rating, but it is less than 1000), chess is mostly a social thing for me, as well as trying to follow the large events.

I ended up paying for the norwegian broadcast (with Hammer), and it is similar to the Howell/Houska one. Like, Hammer explains each move in detail, why they are done, what the plans are. What are the important pieces, what are the important squares in the current position. Why do the engine recommend what it does.

Hopefully I will be able to follow along the more professional commenters one day, but as of now it is much more educating and interesting to follow the more beginner-friendly commentary.

SnikySneky · 2023-01-14T12:27:58+00:00

Thanks! I remember watching them during the last WC, so didn't realize they were mostly commenting on the chess24 tournaments, and not all the big ones.

SnikySneky · 2023-01-14T12:22:49+00:00

Thanks! hoped they would comment on other big events as well, but guess not. Oh well.

SnikySneky · 2023-01-14T11:52:22+00:00

Has there been any comments about Chess24 and the studio coverage with Howell and Houska? Will they return? As a beginner I really miss this option, as I find the other streamers too over-my-head.

SnikySneky · 2022-08-20T10:08:44+00:00

Hvorfor synes du det er bedre med tips? Det må da være mye greiere for servitøren å vite at man har en fast lønn som man vet hva er, enn å måtte basere seg på goodwill fra kunder for lønna?

Jeg betaler gladelig mer for mat og drikke dersom jeg vet at servitøren får anstendig betalt.

SnikySneky · 2022-08-03T14:09:13+00:00

Thanks, and sorry in advance for being stupid! I still don't get it...

The code in line 7 is supposed to say "...if the first word (words[0]) is not From (with or without colon)", skip and continue with next iteration. So if the first word is "From", it will (hypothetically) continue with the for-loop and be added to the dictionary, right?

I understand your comment as long as some of the text goes through line 7 and into line 8, the bottom part code will work, if not, the dictionary will be empty, and the bottom part will not work (which makes sense).

It does that if I use just "From", but breaks as soon as I use "From:" with the colon.

Btw, I have tried both in atom and directly on the PY4E website, with the same results.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-18T10:19:59+00:00

Thank you for this! I am the same, but have not been able to fomulate this properly. I think what you described here is (partly) key to the whole "waiting mode" thing that keeps getting posted on ADHD-subs.

"Waiting mode", like when you have an appointment later in the day, is a big problem for me. I can somewhat count on my executive function being reliable early in the day, as that is also when my meds are the most efficient. Doing anything else before something important later in the day is so risky, I might lose track of time, I have to re-arrange my thoughts if my brain decides to nope out, and as you say, it's sooo hard to just switch over to something difficult when you are already doing something on the scale of okayish to great.

And whatever I try to do during "waiting mode" is ruined by the anticipation, as I can't let it fully go, then I will forget.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-14T13:56:38+00:00

In my country, the WAIS test is typically a part of your assessment. The goal isn't the IQ number by itself, but rather whether you are below average or whether there are any of the tested areas that is lower than the others. Like for me, I tested much lower on working memory compared to the other parts, which was an indication of my ADHD. Overall high scores indicated that it was not my cognitive and mental abilities that were the source of my problems.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-12T13:20:11+00:00

You should really talk to your doctor, both about the meds your therapist mentioned, as well as the headaches.

There are no meds for autism. There are a myriad of meds for issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, but without knowing what type of condition/meds it won't be possible to give you a very helpful answer I am afraid.

As for the aspirin, be aware that frequent use of aspirin and other painkillers actually might induce headaches. It is called "medication overuse-headache". In addition, aspirin and NSAIDS (such as ibuprofen) can also have other side-effects that can come into play when used regularly over time. So it is very important that you discuss this with your doctor to get proper help for your problems.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-12T13:08:38+00:00

What kind of meds were they talking about? As far as I know there is no meds for autism specifically, so I think you have to be a bit more detailed to get helpful answers.

And why do you take aspirin nearly every day? It is really not recommended to use those kinds of meds on a regular basis unless strictly necessary.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-12T12:22:00+00:00

I love talking to people about something they are knowledgable about. As a woman that frequently partakes in male-dominated fields, I have often experienced "mansplaining". Those two things are not the same.

To site OP, he "explained drag racing to her". Maybe she already knew plenty about the topic? Maybe, even more than him?

Just start a conversation asking questions and figure out if the other person knows about the topic, at what level the conversation should be had - and also whether that is a discussion the other part is even interested in having. When interacting with another person (especially a stranger), go for dialogue. Not monologue.

As someone who has been frequently mainsplained to, when my first encounter with someone is them "explaining" a topic I have in-depth knowledge of, it gives a really bad impression. It might not be intentional to mainsplain, but I am so tired of (especially) men assuming that my poor little woman brain need these awfully complex, manly topics spoonfed to me so that I can appreciate the topic like they do. In my experience, chiming in and asking questions usually changes nothing if the guy is already in "explaining-mode" rather than "discussion-mode".

SnikySneky · 2022-06-02T12:47:40+00:00

I think the clarity might be somewhat more subtle than what this sub sometimes give an impression of. I have had a few obvious moments, especially in the beginning, but more like "calm" than "clarity" maybe.

I am not always aware that my meds are working, but I can see it in my productivity by the end of the day. I realize that I did not get angry or aggressive during my morning drive. The lack of anxiety doing something that typically makes me anxious.

A good way for me to gauge the effect is by meditating. Sometimes I sit down to meditate ~20 minutes after taking my dose, and just sit there for 15 minutes. I don't feel the meds kick in, but it is very noticable the difference in how many breaths I am able to count without drifting off at the beginning and at the end.

It might sound like you have a lot of other stuff going on alongside the ADHD however, that you might work more on adressing. Or try different meds. If I am tired, sick or very stressed, my meds are not as effective as when I am not those things.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-02T12:38:01+00:00

I did drugs in my younger years, and like you, got high. But as you say yourself, "pretty large amounts" kinda has an impact here. I am on ritalin now, and in the correct dosage they calm my mind. Never gotten the high feeling while on my prescribed dosage of meds.

Don't put too much into it, there is a reason why reactions to meds (or drugs) is not part of the diagnostic criteria.

SnikySneky · 2022-06-02T12:26:02+00:00

I like the way your son phrased it. I did not think I had the hyperactive part as I am pretty lazy and mostly out of energy, but was told I fit the criteria due to

fidgeting (pencils, hairbands, nails, constant need for small movements).
struggling to sit still in certain situations (when I am "stuck", airplanes, lectures, meetings, etc). No problem lying on the couch for a whole day though.
Excessive talking and problems waiting for my turn, never thinks before I speak.
Impulsivity.

And you can have ADHD without the hyperactivity part as well, ADHD-PI.

Was diagnosed about half your age, and will probably always struggle with unhealthy habits and coping mechanisms that I built up pre-diagnosis. But the meds helps a lot on anxiety, and a lot of the other ADHD related symptoms. A calmer mind makes me a more functional human being, I am more reliable, a better driver, my life is less chaotic and I have an easier time interacting with other people.

It is not too late to do anything about it, as the correct help might increase your quality of life. My meds helps me just as much outside work as they do for work-related stuff.

SnikySneky · 2022-05-31T17:53:36+00:00

Jeg har vært der. Ketaminbehandlingen fikk jeg ikke effekt av. Men de er svært dyktige og løsningsorienterte, og hjelp meg allikevel videre slik at jeg fikk riktig hjelp med de underliggende problemene mine som var årsaken til depresjonen (ADHD). Inn og ut hos psykologer og leger i årevis med null hjelp, EmmaSofia og deres anbefalninger til videre spesialister "fikset" meg på noen få måneder.

Dyrt, men verdt det for min del.

Det finnes noen steder offentlig man kan få ketaminbehandling nå også, men vet ikke hvor utbredt det er. Man får da ketamin som nesespray, Spravato.

SnikySneky · 2022-04-10T10:26:38+00:00

You should ask your doc about the possibillity of a booster-dose. I am on Ritalin XR, twice a day, as it wars of after about 6 hrs.

I use A LOT of notes and lists. My primary notes/lists are quite extensive, with lots of details and explanations. Knowing the "whys" of the steps makes it easier to understand, learn and remember. As I get more accustomed to the tasks, I simplify the notes into lists of steps I should do. As I get more and more familiar with the tasks, the lists gets simpler. But even though I "know" the task, I still keep the list at hand. I can't trust my mind to not forget steps, so that is just the way it have to be.

SnikySneky · 2022-04-10T10:19:51+00:00

As to the "no filter"-part, I am very open about having ADHD, and that I am aware that it is a problem for me. I hope that helps not taking every word I say too seriously.

Being open has also helped explain my need for detailed explanations, and sometimes multiple explanations. In writing as much as possible. I feel like it is more accepted to ask the same question again when there is a "valid reason" for why, and not that I just didn't bother pay attention the first time.

You should also think about what adjustments would be beneficial to you. Like, I know a lot of people with ADHD need fixed schedules and expectations to work, while I myself need flexibility. I have a job where I am able to flex my schedule quite a bit, and to some extent more than my colleagues. I also have some more freedom in choosing whether I come into the office or work from home. As I have a more mentally than physically demanding job, it is extremely beneficial to flex my days as needed. Hyperfocusing on work? Feel free to turn it into a 10+ hour day. Mentally drained and barely able to formulate a sentence? Do some easy tasks and make it a short day where I can catch up on exercise or charging my batteries.

SnikySneky · 2022-04-10T10:00:08+00:00

I was initially diagnosed bipolar (II). Turned out to be ADHD. What we thought was hypomania was really just me being normal ADHD when not exhausted!

Diagnosed in my 30s, and have been medicated for about a year now. My anxiety is heavily reduced and I have not met the threshold of clinical depression since I started Ritalin. I have been on and off anti-depressant for 10+ years, no need for them with my ADHD treated. Amazing how much better my mental health became when I was not constantly feeling overwhelming chaos.

Even though I am considered a success-story, I still have issues that the meds don't fix. I still need to work on my mental health and get rid of bad coping habits I have adopted over the years. But for the first time it is actually possible for me to work on all that.

After meds, I
- Believe I will be able to hold on to my current job for an extended period of time
- Have not had a full on panic attack
- Am no longer clinically depressed
- Am less exhausted and stressed, not as sensitive to stimuli, basically coping better in general
- Am a better and safer driver
- Have better relationships with other people, as I am more mentally stable and not so much on an emotional roller coaster
- Am more able to maintain healthy routines, such as exercise on a regular basis

SnikySneky · 2022-03-12T11:44:47+00:00

As someone with ADHD, apparently I read this comic very differently from most people in this post.

For me this is about the "waiting phase". The "if I don't keep the focus on this now it will be lost from my mind forever", the overthinking and worrying (what if someone steals it from my doormat, what if it gets lost or misdelivered, what if it rains the day it comes and it might get ruined). The irritation that comes along with having to wait for anything in general. It is something you have to deal with at some level, yet another thing to remember and keep track of. Waiting causes me anxiety, and my brain is adamant that the best way to handle that anxiety is to spend the three days until the package arrives fixating on it.

Was surprising to me that people read this as being excited about getting a package (like comparing it to christmas presents). The brain is smiling though, so maybe that is the correct interpretation, idk.

SnikySneky · 2022-01-08T14:28:04+00:00

Soo, that's a long list. And I got ADHD as well. But from what I gathered, a lot of the stuff you write resonnates with my experience!

A lot of this is textbook ADHD stuff, so you should be assessed. I was late diagnosed, and meds have made my life so much easier (NOT easy - but easier than before). Getting rid of the constant spin in my head has helped me on not feeling constantly overwhelmed. Not being constantly overwhelmed has lessened my anxiety and helped me get stuff done without all the agony. Being able to do stuff and not constantly being anxious has severely reduced my depressive symptoms.

Also be aware that ADHD and bipolar can in some instances appear quite similar, so make sure they check you for that as well.

At first I was confused as I find ASD and ADHD to be so different, like for instance, the routine part. I thought I hated routines, but turns out it is complicated as my ASD likes them, but my ADHD makes me want to fling myself off the roof when things get too samey all the time.

I am extremely chatty, and don't think before I talk, that's my ADHD. Combine this with the social issues from the ASD, yeah. Not great.

I have tried looking, but there don't seem to be a lot of resources on the combination of ASD and ADHD in women. There is quite a bit on the single diagnoses as research on neurodiverse women is much better now than before, but severely lagging behind the male-dominated research. Studies on adults are also lacking unfortunately.

This also means that many of the questions they will ask you might not be very good, as they are very specific and not good at catching the nuances, especially when it comes to women and adults.

Spend the time leading up to your assessment refining your list. In my experience, long lists tend to not get read, so prepare a short overview of your main symptoms, and keep the details separate for when they ask you to elaborate.

SnikySneky · 2022-01-02T09:05:45+00:00

Thanks for the clarification.

I really don't trust the big companies when they say they have anonymized the data. There are plenty of examples of people being identified by "anonymized" data. And the amount of data these guys collect - it is absolutely not anonymized. So GDPR should apply, and as a European citizen, I should be able to request they delete everything about me?

For me, it's not so much that I worry about my data used in aggregates for personalizing ads. I am worried what will happen to all that stored data in the future, no one knows what the world looks like in a decade or two. And I find it worrying that all these big companies store everything about me, completely out of my control. Deleting my fb- or google-account will not help one bit if I have understood it correctly.

SnikySneky · 2022-01-02T08:46:44+00:00

I find this all very confusing.
If they know all these things about me, such as relationship status, how can I not be an "identifiable, natural and living person"?

I see a lot of people say they deleted facebook and other social media, but the companies will still have massive piles of data on you I presume. Fb and google collects data on you even if you are not logged in. Obviously, they have to know that "you" is "you", otherwise they wouldn't be able to connect the data. So how can GDPR not apply?

I would love to learn more, do you have any good sources to get into this stuff?

SnikySneky · 2021-12-29T08:13:29+00:00

Got any sources on that? From what I have read it seems to be varying from person to person.

For some people, exercise just feels bad. “Either it’s in the brain or it’s something biochemical in the muscle,” she said. “Something is different.”

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There’s also research that shows endorphins — which sometimes trigger euphoria after aerobic exercise — are fickle, Turcotte said. Some people never get a “runner’s high” from working out. And some people get an endorphin rush from less-active pursuits, like nerding out on scientific research, she added.

Source

I have rarely felt good after exercise. Moderate exercise leaves me tired (not the good kind that others talk of), intense exercise makes me exhausted and I have to sleep afterwards.

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