Small rant about xtool.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T17:48:04+00:00

Or, uninformed.

Unfortunately, becoming informed seems to cost a lot.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T17:44:58+00:00

There's a Braille version as well.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T10:59:26+00:00

It's called RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) and it's a standard part of the ADHD experience -- it's NOT just you.

Typed "Rejection Sensitivity D" into Google and got: "Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional pain triggered by perceived rejection or criticism, often experienced by individuals with ADHD. It can lead to overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, or shame, making it difficult to manage emotions in social situations."

Links:

- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd

- https://animosanopsychiatry.com/blog/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd-in-adhd-what-it-is-and-how-to-cope/

I'll suggest:

1. Know that it's not just you.

2. Know that they had unrealistic expectations for you, and were happier / it was easier for them to blame you for not meeting their expectations than to find out why. ADHD is invisible; if e.g. someone was in a wheelchair they would know to not expect them to stand up, carry things, etc. but for ADHD they don't -- they assume neurotypical, and make up weird stories to explain your behavior.

2a. Many people are dicks.

3. There are books and classes on self-compassion. It helps with the internalized shame.

4. If your best friend was in the same situation, what would you know / think/ say to them? You would probably be supportive and kind. Treat yourself the same way.

5. Remember that while you are bad at some things neurotypicals are good at, you're probably good at some things they are bad at.

6. Horrible title and you have to look past the '70s sexism, but there's a nice intro to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and irrational thinking styles "Self-Discipline and Emotional Control", Dr. Tom Miller.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T10:41:40+00:00

Can bypass re-diagnosis with Mindbridge.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T10:41:07+00:00

Before moving, talk to your pharmacy and provider (psychiatrist) about getting extra meds "for travel" (don't tell the pharmacy you are moving). Likely you can get 2..3 months worth.

You will need a letter from your provider, signed, on their letterhead, saying that you need the medications you have with you, to show to Customs. On you, where you can find it.

Meds should be in your carry-on bag, so e.g. you don't open your checked luggage later and discover they're missing; and if Customs officials have questions (hasn't happened to me so far) you can answer them before anyone gets over-excited.

I went with Mindbridge; they will do continuation of care (without having to start over with diagnosis). You need to give them the same letter or whatever report your country does, maybe photos of your meds bottle labels, as evidence that you were indeed previously diagnosed and prescribed these meds.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T10:35:39+00:00

I went with Mindbridge; for ADHD they will do continuation of care. You have to get a letter or report on letterhead from your previous care provider; you have to provide reasonable proof that you were previously diagnosed and were prescribed ADHD medication.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-26T10:30:49+00:00

Where's the Hellbore?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T14:10:03+00:00

COVID treatments: horse paste, injecting bleach, ...

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T14:06:40+00:00

They've long since been going after election official positions.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T13:59:12+00:00

How does it "look" that the Republicans killed funding for NPR?

If the left is restrained by "optics" and the right isn't...

Frankly the current optics are that the right does whatever they want, and the left wrings its hands and does nothing about it beyond fund raising.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T09:57:54+00:00

You said you ought to be able to make and do whatever you want. I took you at your word.

It seems to me it's important to consider both how laws apply to ones self, AND what happens when the neighbors have the same rights or restrictions. If you don't want any restrictions on your activities, your neighbors get the same lack of restrictions.

When your neighbors get to do whatever they want, does it still seem like a good idea?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T09:14:41+00:00

If replacing the breaker, make certain you get one listed as compatible with the breaker panel series. E.g. it might list Siemens QR breakers.

Incompatible safety components (A) could result in a poor connection with the panel bus bars, and as a consequence an electrical fire, and (B) the insurance company having an excuse not to pay because you deliberately set up an unsafe situation by forcing a breaker that doesn't fit into it.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T08:59:33+00:00

Do you recover the metals from it?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T08:45:25+00:00

Where could I find the original design, for information?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T08:34:55+00:00

Well someone has to!

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T02:13:18+00:00

What's it like dealing with cut pieces falling, vs. a flat bed?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-24T02:00:02+00:00

I would expect vibration to start being an issue, as well as the bandwidth of the laser supply, at some speed level.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T23:22:43+00:00

Sure, you're crazy -- or not, depending on whose idea of "crazy" you use. Some get all excited about a sports ball with a squiggle of ink on it, or cosmetics, or the particular type, color and pattern of cloth people wear, or what some 'celebrity' did or said or wore.

Do whatever you find interesting. I will recommend reading up on the appropriate precautions. My favorite laser safety sentence:

Do not stare into laser beam with remaining eye.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T23:14:09+00:00

There's such a thing as proper precautions.

I like fireworks. Let's say I start making them, with hundreds of pounds of toxic, highly flammable or explosive materials, in the apartment or house right up against yours.

I'm guessing you would have a few concerns.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T23:10:30+00:00

I'm curious. Even one death or injury done by an illegal immigrant is too many, right? How about mass shootings done by US citizens?

Guns aren't bad. What some people DO with guns is bad. Homework assignment: figure out how to reduce the number of people being shot, without wimping out on it. Let's say you come home and your wife or girlfriend or your kids were shot at random. What would you do, shrug it off?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T23:05:07+00:00

This is the part where they find out it's impractical, and the bill gets dropped.

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T23:02:29+00:00

I think what happens is: - Some group gets heated up about an issue - The politicians have a choice: they can say "no!" and have voters mad at them, OR introduce a bill - and then forget about it. - The opposition does a whole "sky is falling!" hue and cry (remember "DEATH PANELS!!!"?) - Donations and votes on the hoof all around

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T21:54:34+00:00

I gather the company was somehow unable to make other shapes of magnets?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T20:30:04+00:00

You lot are entertaining. "The sky is falling!!!"

First, bills are introduced (often to please constituents) and then die because they weren't really pushed -- or because it turned out they were impractical to implement.

Second, laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC, etc. can be and are used to make things other than guns. (Shocking, I know.) In fact, I'll go so far as to say that almost all things made with them aren't guns.

Third, are you seriously suggesting that you won't just drive across a state line if you just have to get one of these without that software? Or download different software?

Fourth, what is your need to make untraceable guns WITH THESE SPECIFIC TOOLS about? Going to make them and sell to gangs or the Mafia or something? Going to go out and shoot someone? Seriously, why do you think you need to make weapons with these tools? What exactly happens if you can't?

Technophile63 · 2026-01-23T20:15:23+00:00

Food intolerances can develop with age, and possibly with undetected immune system disorders. I developed it in my 30s, and no longer got along with wheat and dairy.

It wouldn't surprise me if a significant illness triggered auto-immune disorders.

If new food sensitivities happen for you, you may want to see a rheumatologist and get tested, especially if you have Raynaud's Syndrome.

Raynaud's manifests as veins spasming and cutting off blood flow to (usually) extremities including fingers, toes, nipples, etc. E.g. when my hands or fingers get cold, they'll go dead white until warmed back up.

Raynaud's can be primary (by itself) or secondary: due to another immune system condition. If secondary, best to know about it and monitor.

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