Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | Does anyone else think that a lot of self help books are only catered to neurotypicals? I struggle a lot with severe mental illness and i feel like every self help book i read doesnt account for neurodivergence

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Neurodivergent 2w

Does anyone else think that a lot of self help books are only catered to neurotypicals? I struggle a lot with severe mental illness and i feel like every self help book i read doesnt account for neurodivergence

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Anonymous 2w

there’s no science behind self help books actually working so there’s no advice in them that you’re missing out on

Anonymous 2w

Very much. Like every “adhd advice” thing is like “get a planner :D” like bruh THATS THE PROBLEM I WONT USE IT ID NEED A PLANNER FOR MY PLANNER FOR MY PLANNER

Anonymous 2w

They do have a DBT self-help book specifically for neurodiverse people. I love it.

Anonymous 2w

You should read You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel Howell (yes the Dan Howell of Dan and Phil) it’s an incredible book with humor and realness and stories from a gay man who grew up under a spotlight and has depression and anxiety

Anonymous 2w

Self help books are specifically for doofuses and morons

Anonymous

#2 2w

“To be more organized, sit in a room with literally NOTHING in it so you won’t get distracted :D” my guy if I do that my brain will implode and I’ll go absolutely nuts

Anonymous

#2 2w

And on the opposite side of that I can easily entertain myself with just my own thoughts regardless of how empty the room is

Anonymous

#2 2w

I’m an absolute MASTER at day dreaming and making movies in my head🔥🔥🔥

Anonymous

#5 2w

Its on my wishlist! I’ve been wanting it for a good while now, but I don’t really make enough money to buy it

Anonymous

#1 2w

Not surprising tbh 💀

Anonymous

OP 2w

If you do some googling you may be able to find a free PDF of it.

Anonymous

#2 2w

“Quiet your mind” my brother in christ, the whole problem is i CAN’T quiet my mind 😭😭 Or “sit in silence” if i do that, The Horrors get more prominent and loud

Anonymous

#7 2w

I WAS GONNA SAY THE SAME THING and like maybe it just works for me because Dan and Phil are a special interest of mine but I genuinely found a lot of the information helpful!