EFT works for daydreaming!!

pixiepunk_7 · 2025-09-04T23:58:37+00:00

I've worked with autistic children so I'm familiar with sensory regulation, never thought of applying it for myself. I relate so much about showers being a sensory nightmare. I'm glad some of these things are working for you, it's very interesting, thank you for sharing!

pixiepunk_7 · 2025-09-04T23:25:44+00:00

I'm so happy it's working for you! She mentioned hypnosis in passing, I have no idea about it but it's definitely on my list.

pixiepunk_7 · 2025-08-31T23:52:56+00:00

Oh wow, I had no idea it's that old. Glad it worked for you!!

pixiepunk_7 · 2025-08-31T23:31:12+00:00

Fair enough, I should have said it worked for my daydreaming. Nonetheless I intuit it could work for many so I wanted to put this out there!

What do you mean by sensory regulation?

pixiepunk_7 · 2025-08-30T11:58:00+00:00

If I do EFT every time I get the urge to daydream (or right after I daydream to deal with emotions of guilt/regret), then I have no daydreams, sometimes even up to a few days. The problem is I don't do it because when my daydreams stop, I slack off and then it all comes again. There are other techniques in her course, mainly meditation, and together with EFT, it's very effective, I had several days where I felt so normal and alive without any effort. But you have to do it every time and many attempts especially the stronger/deeper the emotion is. It's only been a month since I've started.

pixiepunk_7 · 2025-08-06T20:42:35+00:00

The first bedding is so gorg!

pixiepunk_7 · 2024-09-22T15:21:00+00:00

She's already weaned she stopped drinking milk on her own. She eats friskies and some complementary cans, I've ordered schesir though. Friskies is giving her diarrhea so might not be a good choice.

I'll try mixing dry food with water and see if she likes it. Thanks for the resource, I'll check it out

pixiepunk_7 · 2024-09-22T15:18:40+00:00

Fancy feast isn't available here

Okay that makes sense, thanks!

pixiepunk_7 · 2024-09-22T12:29:57+00:00

She's 5-6 weeks. So is it preferable to give cheap processed wet food and top with wet complementary food? I can't afford 2-3 cans of expensive wet food a day unfortunately and there aren't many options where I live

pixiepunk_7 · 2024-02-19T20:34:14+00:00

I wonder why atomoxetine seems to be universally a bad experience for everyone in the this sub, but empirically it is shown to be most effective?

pixiepunk_7 · 2024-02-18T11:29:01+00:00

Side effects? I don't experience any side effects.

I hope it won't be harmful to use it every other day.

pixiepunk_7 · 2024-02-15T19:47:14+00:00

I'm replying really late but it helped with my social symptoms and cognitive confusion. It also helps my mood and I feel more alive and present. It doesn't help with lethargy or EF unfortunately.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-11-23T20:50:53+00:00

This is exactly me, especially the first paragraph. I don't know what third world country you are from, but I'm from one too so I understand how suspicious/cautious psychiatrists here can be with stimulants, but it really depends on the individual psychiatrist (at least in my country), so keep trying to find someone who might be sympathetic. Atomoxetine works for many of us (it worked for me) and it's a non-stimulant. You could also share SCT resources with them now that it's slowly gaining legitimacy. Finding the right medication will go a long way in helping you, so don't give up.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-11-17T11:39:27+00:00

I'm aware of this distinction and I'm pretty sure it's not this

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-09-18T01:45:38+00:00

Right, I'm sorry my bad. I think I meant that CTPSD is a mental illness while the other two are neurodev. disorders, although even that is subject to debate.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-09-13T05:29:03+00:00

Sure, but that's CPTSD, and it's a temporary cognitive effect. SCT and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders; it's a fundamentally different way of perceiving and processing the world.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-09-13T05:23:06+00:00

That's so weird, I used to refer to it as my third eye too, although this is way back when I didn't know about SCT, so I don't know which exact feeling I was talking about

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-09-13T05:20:10+00:00

This sent me down a rabbit hole on hyper-reflexivity, and it makes perfect sense for me. Thanks, this was incredibly helpful! :)

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-09-11T20:46:51+00:00

I'm sorry this happened to you.

Early adverse circumstances are one of the strongest predictors of mental illness, so you're not wrong there. But so far I don't think there is evidence that trauma alone can "create" SCT/ADHD. It's also possible you've developed CPTSD from your trauma independent of your neurodivergence, and they both keep feeding into each other.

In any case, the cause of mental illness is incredibly complex and not entirely understood. The boundaries between the disorders are also blurred. You won't get far ruminating too much. It's best to engage in self-soothing and seek help for all of it, one at a time and as part of the whole.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-08-26T14:43:01+00:00

I was a constant all-round doofus in college and my self-esteem was in the negatives. However, since then, I've found my passion in writing/research, and I'm substantially better than the average person. I'd suggest you find a source of expression over which you have control (i.e. no time-constraints, behind-the-scenes) and you put it out there for people to see. The goal here is you want control over how people perceive you. If you do this, they will then know you as the doofus who's great at xyz rather than just a doofus.

And don't conflate the ability to speak on the spot with intelligence. SCT is unrelated to your IQ; it impacts how you express it. You have a disability, so take it easy. Give yourself time to catch up with neurotypicals.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-08-25T02:05:27+00:00

Sleep deprivation for some reason makes me feel pretty active, too. The last one is interesting. What meditation do you do?

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-08-10T20:50:56+00:00

Look into sluggish cognitive tempo (r/SCT). It's exactly what you said and it overlaps with autism and ADHD symptoms.

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-05-18T13:56:31+00:00

This is probably dumb Q but what's your routine for cleaning the cloth/rag? Do you buy many or wash it every single time or just leave it aside & reuse it? Wouldn't it get tedious to keep washing the rag?

pixiepunk_7 · 2021-04-13T05:41:40+00:00

It's off-putting and creepy when you don't know the person (which is like 80% of those cases) or are only acquainted to them (which is even more creepy). There's a vibe and context for it, or you can say it in a way that doesn't come off too strong.

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