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by ldjkfkdsjnv 1684 days ago
Honestly my biggest problem is that neurotypical people are generally caught off guard and dont understand my impulsiveness/risk taking/flippance with major life happenings. i.e. quitting my job on a whim. My risk taking behavior has turned out well for me, but makes me feel like a pariah among conservative/responsible friend groups. How to handle it? Find people that understand and are okay with people who act outside the bounds of "what is okay". Aside from that, I use gating behavior where I keep distractions far away, alcohol, parting, distractions, for periods of time (1 - 3 months), and then allow myself to be erratic and risk taking for a few weeks.