Entries by Nagi

Emotional Roller-coasters in Autism

Roller-coasters is yet another trendy terminology for Life-challenges. Again, I don’t see anything wrong with ‘challenges’, anyways… even languages are roller-coasters, these AI days.I wonder if young and old of same nationality will soon need an interpreter, it could be of help in creating new jobs, before AI will lay-off thousands of workers. “Ah shut up, I’ve […]

Confusion in Autism

Getting ready is the definition of Preparedness. For some people, it is an exciting practice for the better. For neurodivergents, it is a source of confusion. Preparedness is a very individualist subject.We all get ready for an important event, usually pleasurable, like a trip. Getting ready for the worse has a completely different chemistry which […]

Respect for Diversity

Nostalgia is oftentimes outlived as Cultural-shock by autistics. Dwelling in a different culture almost involves a certain amount of Deprivation even for expatriates in search of a better life.Full integration into a different culture is virtually impossible.Living a better life doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on one s own culture.You’ll realize that expats tend to gather […]

International Relationships and Objectification

Latest research suggests that Xenophilia is the result of ‘objectification’ from one or either parties, always unhealthy. That international relationships require strong commitment is a fact. Neuroscientists deem race-mixing as Objectifying. Although not my case, I can’t hide the discomfort of the statement. Objectification as in giving up one s culture for the other, a […]

Emotional Dysregulation

Autistics and ADHDers have greater empathy than average. Excessive empathy leads to RSD. RSD stands for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, a symptom of Emotional dysregulation. The definition speaks for itself altogether, Dysphoria is Greek for Pain.Empathy is an Emotion.Emotions can be processed by Willpower in the neurotypical brain. Emotional dysregulation has many implications, most commonly Neuronal Signal-disruptions.Put it […]

Emotional Deprivation

Memory storage Memories could be a byproduct of emotions, based on the same cerebral regions where emotions originate, the Limbic System, the core of the brain. All neuronal clusters converge in the Limbic region. You’ll understand that its anatomy is worth a whole encyclopedia, with millions of neuronal pathways requiring years of study by neuroscientists.Mental […]

 Executive Function in ADHD

The Relationship Between ADHD and Learning Disabilities The Brain’s Temporal lobe and Limbic System are the areas where all the Learning processes take place. Learning is the synergy between Memory, Thinking and Acting.These three skills are referred to in Psychiatry as Executive Function. They are indispensable for learning.In ADHD, they are dysfunctional to varying degrees.To […]

Dopamine dysregulation and addictive behavior in ADHD

ADHDers excel at cold decisions. Conversely, they have poor analytical skills.  New therapies working on Self-regulation, boost Analytical Thinking.  Is ‘Self-regulation’ the overall strategy? It would seem oversimplistic at first glance, although rightly evidenced by therapists.Everybody will agree, neurodivergent or not, on the efficacy of Emotional Self-Regulation.To stand correct, Professionals should emphasize how to achieve Self-Regulation.Well, after […]

Irrational Beliefs in neurodivergence

The concept of addiction Addictions are Irrational Beliefs, so-called Presumptions in psychology.Latest findings suggest a distinct correlation between males and females’ onset. Common causes of addiction Generally speaking, the main agonists of Addiction are Idolatry, Visuals, Guilt, Relapse and Neurodivergence.Idolatry and Visuals are related to the natural brain inclination to Curiosity and Imitation. Relapse and […]

Resistance vs Tolerance in Neurodivergence

Pharmaceuticals’ info on Medication is always generic. Pharmaceuticals will never disclose specific details to consumers and doctors for marketing purposes, most notably Meds-lifespan.Patients are the first to acknowledge, after few weeks, what professionals don’t say, to their dismay. There’s no such general consensus on the duration of medications.Doctors know it. The lifespan of meds as […]