Intrinsic Timescales and Thought-process in neurodivergence

Brain’s Learning Regions.

Disrupted Signals are the main cause of erratic behavior.

Traveling Thoughts account for Signals.
The brain can be described as an intrinsic highway.Every cerebral reaction travels through Neural Pathways.
Latest research is focused around Pathways in the quest to identify Signaling failures’ causes in the Neurodivergent Brain.

New findings point to the Substances coating pathways as for functional factors in Transportation.
ADHD is a major Transportation disorder: despite a normal presence of pathways from the Cerebellum to the Cerebrum, Signals fail to travel.
When Signals don’t travel, we act on Impulse from the Prefrontal Cortex.
For this reason, Signals are executed fast in ADHD, whilst slow and analytically accurate in the neurotypical.

The Limbic System is the Brain general Learning Center, although each Learning-behavior applies to a specific Region named Intrinsic Timescale.
We know the basic protein-structure of Transportation Pathways however, scientists have recently found how White Matter facilitates Signaling.
We should deduce that ADHD is a White Matter Deficiency, accordingly.
The cure would be making Slow and Fast Signals interact, based on the established agonist/antagonist pharmacological model.
For the record, Fast Signals account for Sensory Overload, Slow Signals for Integrating Coherent Thoughts. Sensory Overload is related to the ND brain, Integrating Coherent Thoughts to the NT brain.
White Matter would act as Intrinsic Timescales’Connector, if not obstructed by Sensory Overload Shutdown in ND.

Should Spectrum Disorders renamed Signal Processing Disorders?

Studies are still underway.
What we can confirm thus far is the Behavioral and Cognitive Performances as results of Intrinsic Timescales Connectivity through White Matter.

WMD-White Matter Disease-shows as white lesions on the Cortex. It is responsible for motor and mental health. The main trigger is Cardiovascular disease with associated reduced blood-flow to the brain. There is no cure to date, other than physical therapy and prevention of Hypertension, High-Cholesterol, Alcohol consumption and Smoking.

Ongoing research will give us more insight into Thought-processing Disorders and Treatments.



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Brain-hardwiring in ADHD

The Magnification of Stress in ADHD.

We know that ADHDers have a high addictive personality.
This is because they always need a thrill to kickstart.

Danger has a different set in ADHD, it is perceived as Reward.
ADHDers don’t know real Danger: Drugs, Speeding Up on the road, Cliffhanging… are just Motivators to keep going.
This is the rationale behind Stimulant Medications, to provide “Safe Stimuli” by promoting Tranquility. 
The popular misconception is that Stimulation makes people “High”. ADHDers are naturally high, therefore replacing Dangerous Stimuli with Safe Stimuli is the target of Stimulants.

 What are Safe Stimuli in ADHD?

Safe Stimulation is about providing the right amount of Dopamine to depleted ADHD brain cells to get out of bed in the morning, to start with, avoiding car racing in order to arrive on time at work fully awake, what is referred to as ‘Hurry Sickness and Toxic Productivity’ in psychiatry, a short-lived pattern ultimately leading to Burnout and impaired Executive Function, hence the associated toxicity.
Toxicity is responsible for Brain-hardwiring, if not addressed in early adulthood, normally before 25, when personality is permanently evolved.

Brain-hardwiring is the Buildup of unhealthy habits dictated by Negative Emotions.

Imagine what outrageous coping strategies the untreated ADHD brain can develop in 20 years.
This was the case in the Old Millennium. Middle-aged ADHDers are hardwired to dangerous environments and dependent on lifelong medication.
Nowadays children have promising outcomes of a med-free Senior Life.
ADHD is mainly structured on Work-performance, the primary source of Reward.

The bad news is that Brain-hardwiring enhances inconsiderate behavior.
Stimulants have a threshold too.
The best results for ADHD are achieved from Childhood.
Don’t stand the chance.


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Neural Pathways in Neurodivergence

Listening forms new Pathways in the brain.

Being a good listener is hundred times wiser than being a good speaker.
Speaking without a certain level of self-worth takes plenty of practice, what defines a professional therapist/coach.
Minimizing words to the very essential, fosters Listening.
Neurodivergent individuals want first and foremost to be heard, rather than being told. We’re told a great deal on a regular basis.

Latest findings in brain-scanning show clear evidence of the formation of new Neural Networks as result of Listening.
We know that Thoughts originate in the Cerebellum to travel to the Cerebrum through Neural Pathways in the Neurotypical Brain.
We know too that Pathways born out of Protein Synthesis, see article ‘Amino-Acids in Neurogenesis’

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Amino Acids in Neurogenesis

We deduce that Listening boosts Proteins in the Neurodivergent Brain, a popular expression.
The medical theory is that Listening stimulates Thought-process, in so doing, forming new Transportation Pathways.

Neuroplasticity

The all process of forming new Neural Transportation Pathways involves several stages regrouped into Neuroplasticity.

I’ll summarize the most crucial steps, since the whole process requires an hourly readout, not suitable for the average 5 mins blog-reader.

Thought-processing extends Neuron’s Axons-filaments, forming intracellular Synapses.
Synaptic activity either strengthens or forms new Signaling Pathways with a Protein structure.
The formation takes place inside the Neurons through a process called ‘Axonal Transport’, providing the proteomic materials for Transportation Pathways through a structure of microtubules. These chemicals are distributed to the sites where new Synapses are developing.
To simplify all, we can say in a non-academic fashion that Neural Transportation Pathways are sequences of Synapses originating from extended Axons.

Why Listening enables Thought-processing.

When we are listened to, we enhance Synaptic activity, a byproduct of Self-confidence, Resilience, Thought-processing, in so creating new Pathways.
Conversely, when we are preached, Axons and Dendrites shrivel-up as result of Cortisol exposure, the Stress-hormone.
Axons and Dendrites are filaments of neurons, responsible for Neural Connections. They are easily mutating, even more so in the Neurodivergent Brain.
The Neurodivergent endure constant criticism. This wreaks havoc on Axons and Dendrites, disrupting Neural Connections. 
Listening has a non-judgemental Repair Function regenerating neural networks. The neurodivergent are in control within their Comfort-Zone. Cortisol levels drop, allowing Axons and Dendrites to grow anew alongside synapses.

Listening Therapy accounts for Psychosomatics, the Med-free approach to Mental Disorders.
While professional treatment is always recommended, everyone can become a good listener by putting aside Pride and Prejudice.

Giving is more rewarding than Receiving.
The Neurotypical have a lot to learn from the Neurodivergent.
Hear us out.

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Numbing pain

Numbness is as comfortable as addictive.

Comfortably Numb / Pink Floyd

As I was discussing music as therapy and David Bowie as my favourite artist, I couldn’t dismiss the track’ subject, co-sung with David Gilmoure.
The title ‘Comfortably Numb’ says it all, fully straightforward with little left to imagination.
Quite a rarity for songs, normally written purposefully for free interpretation.
It’s black and white only here, Comfort and Numbness: when we are numb, we are comfortable.
A psychosomatic state, not to be confused with physical paralysis.
In medicine, Numbness is the loss of sensation associated with pain. Doctors use anesthesia to make us numb and comfortable.
When we are numb, we don’t feel any pain.

Music therapy is recognized by the psychiatric profession.

This song is healing.
Numbness is also emotional.
The sad part is David Bowie’s passing.
Sometimes, I question myself if it s right to ‘communicate’ with the dead.
Certainly not, from a religious perspective.
Nonetheless, the track lifts me up, despite stealing me tears every time.


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Spiritual Awakening

I resort to poetry and music when pain is too intense to describe.

‘My Death’, David Bowie. Personified 

♬

My death waits like a Bible truth,
at the funeral of my youth.
So confident, I go His way.

Let’s not think about,
the passing time!

Angel or Devil, 
I don’t care,
for behind that door, 
there is…You!

♬

Pain is never permanent. Our time will come when appropriate. Never stop hoping.

My homeland, my desire.

Our time will come.

Man does not need to see everything.

If only we could stop time.

One door closes, another opens.

It is all in God s hands.

Why worry?

Living physically in one place and spiritually in another is my Cross.

He stands on that Cross.

There’s nothing I shall want.

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Reaching-out

I further explore the benefits of music and faith in this article, through a real-life experience.

Reach-out for Help.

Today I received this call for Help.
Could it be Divine Intervention?
I felt God’s presence guiding me through the entire conversation.
It was a very rewarding day!
I had the opportunity to save a suicidal friend who reached out to me.

I’m not an hotline operator nor a psychologist and under no circumstances I intend to give any kind of professional advice.
Suicide is a serious condition requiring professional intervention.
Only when the suicidal person reaches out to us, it means they put all trust in our listening skills, therefore we must try our best.

Nowadays, people think stilted speech is synonym of high IQ…
Quite the contrary, simple speech in addressing complex subjects is.

Trust, Identification, Music.

I first LISTENED, then IDENTIFIED with him.
Once I gained his TRUST, I sent him music videos of my favourite artist David Bowie which worked magics.
He bursted in tears and thanked me profusely after the tracks.
The aftermath is confidential.

Music therapy and Self-regulation in ADHD.

It is scientifically proven the therapeutic potential of music in activating dormant or misplaced brain circuits.
Also, it has been recently demonstrated the dopaminergic nature of music, dopamine in notes, literally: Music plays the role of Self-regulation between Emotional, Cognitive, Behavioral functions, the 3 properties of Dopamine. 
For this purpose, Music earned itself the medical definition of Catalyst.
As studies continue, we may be up to a blowing breakthrough, anytime soon.

I can’t live without music. 

I’ll keep a close eye on latest research and won’t delay to report new findings.




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Timeless dreaming

Music is having a major breakthrough in Emotional Regulation.

What does the lyric ♫ Your guilt for dreaming ♫ mean to you?

I shall point out that it s from a famous David Bowie’ song entitled Time.
As most of you know, Bowie is my inspiration, role-model and Godsend.
He wrote a song for each state of mind of mine.
“Your guilt for dreaming” means a whole lot to me.
Bowie believed that dreaming is not delusional.
Every achievement starts with a dream.
I often feel guilty of dreaming because I couldn’t realize my dreams, either joining the Military or studying Psychiatry.
I take pride in my job, nevertheless.
The track reminds that dreams have no Time.

Sorrow vs Guilt.

Autistics tend to feel guilty, even if it’s not their fault.
I often mix sorrow with guilt.
That exacerbates badly my ADHD with conflicting emotions.
Music is all I have left when nothing else matters.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Starman!

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Replace Worry with Gratitude

Latest research shows Worrying as an Autonomous Nervous System’s reaction, hence unavoidable. The good news is that we can face Worry peacefully through ‘Emotional Intelligence’.

We all worry to varying degrees.
In the neurotypical, it would help with responsible decision-making.
In the neurodiverse, it would turn into Fear to no benefit.

A specific medication for Fear has not been developed yet: Antipsychotics ‘numb’ Fear by erasing emotions and sedation, they are non-productive drugs of convenience, leading to permanent disabilities, e.g. Tardive Dyskinesia.
Even neuroscientists understood it.
The goal is developing more selective Mood-stabilizers enhancing Emotional Intelligence.

The medical term for Peace is Tranquillity.
Tranquilizers is the generic name for Benzodiazepines, effective in the short-term, although time-limited.
Atypical Antipsychotics are used off-label in Bipolar Disorder-Risperidone- or Anticonvulsants- Valproic Acid.
Methylphenidate is the treatment of choice in ADHD, marketed with a lifespan of 12 hours, though it wears-off after 6/8 hours in real-life.
To date, there isn’t a Typical 24/7 Mood-stabilizer.

Emotional Intelligence is the role player to understanding people’s emotions through managing ours.
The theory is that by anticipating people s feelings, we abate triggers.
That doesn’t erase Worry, it allows to confront Worry with self-Gratitude.
Self-Gratitude is related to the Momentum, involving two simultaneous reactions like being anxious while eating chocolate, an example of facing Worry with Pleasure, definitely mitigating Anxiety.

Faith is of great help to religious groups.
Psychotherapy is complementary.

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If you expect nothing from anybody, you’re never disappointed

There is a firm limit between Respect and Exploitation in elderly care.

Jesus said “Honour your mother and father”.
He also said “husband and wife must leave their parents”.
Controversial words, yet most wise.

Many Christians struggle with those contradictory beliefs: some go all the way down to abandoning their ailing parents in their homes, the more considerate by discarding them in a nursing home. 
One would think the latter is the best option, though both choices often share the same outcome, Abandonment. 
It was recently in the news of a woman whose five sons haven’t visited her in five years at the nursing home.

Either way is terribly wrong.
It’d look like most people shorten the Commandment by “leave your parents”.

I understand it is impossible for a working family with children to visit daily their old parents, but not an hour or so once a week.
That is Honouring.

Unfortunately, there are implications to Abandoning.

Psychologists refer to it as ‘Toxic parenting’, a form of NPD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Not to be confused with age-degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s.
The two can have similar symptoms, although pathologically different: NPD is not age-related, though of traumatic origin. Early-onset Dementia/Alzheimer starts around 40. 
Prompt evaluation is vital.
The hardest part is assuming that a person is old at 40.
In Western culture, Illness is still extremely associated with age, a kind of escapism, the common thought that we are all strong and fit at 20 while all wrecks at 70…
This attitude is very compromising to the timing of seeking Medical attention.
It is well understood that Prevention is the best cure for any disease.

Toxic parenting fully qualifies for Exploitation.
Narcissistic parents want to exert control over their children indefinitely.
There are two reactions to this behavior: inability to detach from parents, or subconscious rebellion in the form of Abandonment.

I’m not justifying Abandonment under any circumstances either.
I advocate for seeking early help.
Never assume based on age.
Age is individual, some people are old at 40, others young at 70.

Break stigma, and most importantly, know that help is available.

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Have you ever been uncared for?

Is your sense of belonging linked to your generation? Do you identify with your generation? What do you regret or praise your generation for? Did age stop you from achieving your goals?

The more I hear about disabilities, the more I wish I was born 20 years later.

I was struck this morning to hear that McDonald UK started hiring autistics over 50.
How many things I could have achieved with the proper care.

Generations are becoming interchangeable. 

We see it in music, 80/90s bands are having a revival.
90s kids invented current techno-beat.

20 extra years, that’s all I need.

David Bowie sang in the 90s:

♬ I’ve got Seven days to live my life and Seven days to die… ♬

Today, he would replace Seven Days with Twenty Years, I bet.

Only deadlines are not changeable. 

The term alone is over-explicit. 
I’m scared of deadlines, we have no control over them.

I was shocked by the recent deaths of Lisa Marie Presley, Sinead O’ Connor, both in their 50s, and Tina Turner, 82.
Their deadline was Conversion to Christ. They didn’t make it.

Lisa Marie, only daughter of rock-legend Elvis Presley, continued her parents’ legacy as an active member of the Church of Scientology. She was in a 4 years marriage with Jehovah’s Witness’ Michael Jackson, to add insult to injury.
The Church of Scientology, Jehovah’s Witnesses, 7th Day Adventists, Mormons, are not recognized by the International Christian Council.

Sinead O’ Connor and Tina Turner downplayed their devout Christian tradition: the former for Islam, the latter for Buddhism.

I don’t have the authority to judge, nonetheless.

I may discern that Lisa and Michael were deceived by their parents.

Tina and Sinead left Christianity on their own accord.

However, Judgement is exclusive to Jesus, we are entitled to Discernment only.

I am confident in discerning that David Bowie ultimately found Jesus.

My deadline is going to the home of the Lord, anytime.







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