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ADudeWhoWantsEggs t1_jae2a2h wrote

If you provide a cure for cancer they would say it's too much effort to use

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redditor100101011101 t1_jae3cgi wrote

If you are going to tell someone with a disability to do something, make sure you know at least as much as that person's doctor. If not, say nothing, it's not your place to comment.

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granfalloonracoon t1_jaedo13 wrote

Haha you got him. Because he did the thing he told someone not to do… but seriously blind faith in doctors can be bad especially with psychological disorders.

Disclaimer: this is a generalization and not meant to be taken as advice for anyone’s case specifically, but head meds are often overprescribed and can cause more problems. Trust me, I’m a doctor.

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The_unseen_0ne t1_jaedvyu wrote

"Ah yes, why didn't I thought about stop being sad"

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Unflattering_Image t1_jaehd01 wrote

Also, I do think it's admireable that you're trying to help by offering insight at what works for you. You never know if there's something in it, that might help another, too. Neurotypical or nah. Be sensible about it, but don't let yourself be discouraged.

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SomeLikeItDusty t1_jaekbio wrote

Sure, but you say in your meme that you’re NT, so why do you think your mind’s process would be in any way similar to atypical people?

It’s like you’re in a car, and you’re giving tips on how to drive to someone in a boat who speaks a different language. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is just listen and be there for someone, because you don’t have the experience beyond self to be giving “tips”.

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rainfall232 t1_jaen7cf wrote

Neurotypical people giving people with mental disorders “advice” is like someone who speaks Portuguese teaching someone who speaks Japanese how to drive. It’s that useless, and extremely frustrating.

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Stunning_Smoke_4845 t1_jaer2f8 wrote

Generally the reason people get annoyed by stuff like this is that:

  1. It’s rarely helpful, as the issues they deal with are not the same as the issues you are trying to help

  2. They have usually heard the exact same ‘helpful’ information you are giving dozens of time from people they did not request help from

General rule of thumb, don’t offer tips about how to live to people who haven’t asked for them, most people already have methods they are using to deal with it, and unless you are a qualified professional, your advice could actually do more harm than good.

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