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MischievousMochi

MischievousMochi

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This video popped up on my feed and I thought it'd be a crime not to share. So after watching it I had a bunch of questions to ask. And since online videos are a one way conversation (unless you're live streaming) I'd ask 'em here... So it's time for Mochi's question game:
  • How is everyone's groundhog day going?
  • Any extroverts struggling with non-external feedback?
  • What do you think of the self-help tips on mainstream social media?
  • Do you know any places specializing in aspie self-help tips?
  • Do you journal?
  • And if so, what do you think of the gratitude journaling prompt? Is it uplifting or it leads to a spiral ending in the feelings of guilt/shame?
  • What do you think of a win (celebration of the self) journaling prompt? Would you find it boastful or better for mental health?
  • What do you think of Yo Samdy Sam's rendition of what people did during the black plague at timestamp 8:35 ?
 
  • How is everyone's groundhog day going?
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  • What do you think of the self-help tips on mainstream social media?
Hm, I dont really follow social media, but I'm guessing the tips are kinda... all over the board? Social media isnt exactly the most stable thing.
  • Do you know any places specializing in aspie self-help tips?
No. But then, it'd be very hard for something like that to really work, considering the extreme variety of the condition.
  • Do you journal?
Occasionally.
  • And if so, what do you think of the gratitude journaling prompt? Is it uplifting or it leads to a spiral ending in the feelings of guilt/shame?
Depends on the individual. Could be either or.
  • What do you think of a win (celebration of the self) journaling prompt? Would you find it boastful or better for mental health?
Eh, sometimes doing that is positive just in a general sense. People are way too sensitive about "boasting". It's okay to say "Hey I'm really good at this" sometimes. It's just preferred that you dont say "HEY YOU! Yeah, you with the stupid face! LOOK HOW MUCH BETTER I AM AT EXISTING THAN YOU ARE!"
  • What do you think of Yo Samdy Sam's rendition of what people did during the black plague at timestamp 8:35 ?
Better presentation than I could do, that's for sure.
 
The UK National Autistic society have coronavirus tips on downloadable sheets, which offer their online community but when I tried to register the process didn't work it got stuck in a loop telling me it knew my email address but then that it didn't, and when I emailed the help email address they give, it bounced back. So a bit of a frustrating dead end which wouldn't improve anyone's day. The tips were basic though useful, like, set yourself a new routine.
 
  • How is everyone's groundhog day going?

    Well enough, a lot of time for different projects. I like it. Got too many projects now going on though, so less time? Not interested in people at the moment and not having to is (not)surprisingly rewarding. I focus on learning and improvement. I can easily keep going. Would like a walk though.

    It's not a groundhog day if you manage it properly.
  • Any extroverts struggling with non-external feedback?

    Not me. Not really an extrovert though. I'm glad not to have to see people, family and occasional friend calls are enough.

  • What do you think of the self-help tips on mainstream social media?

    I prefer my own ways of doing things.

  • Do you know any places specializing in aspie self-help tips?

    No, sorry.
  • Do you journal?

    Sometimes. I'm trying to make it into a habit though. It helps me remember things and organise thoughts.

  • And if so, what do you think of the gratitude journaling prompt? Is it uplifting or it leads to a spiral ending in the feelings of guilt/shame?

    It's useful. Allows you to focus on positives and to be more appreciative of what you have, instead of dwelling on what you don't and/or can't. I focus on it as more on reminding myself that I have things that would be difficult to go without and that I am happy to have them.

  • What do you think of a win (celebration of the self) journaling prompt? Would you find it boastful or better for mental health?

    It's motivating. It makes you feel more confident, like you're achieving things. It's important to be proud of what you're trying/doing. I don't see it as egotistical. If you see it as egotistical, then you may have a really low and easily influenced self-esteem, I think. You have only one life and one shot. What's wrong in achieving things and being proud of them? Nothing. People will tell you you're selfish at times if you do it but, honestly, people are hypocrites. At least 30 % people in your life will never even like you for any moment at a time. There's no point in bothering about what they think unless they have enough social power to hurt you.

  • What do you think of Yo Samdy Sam's rendition of what people did during the black plague at timestamp 8:35 ?

    Inaccurate. People are in less danger currently, with better healthcare and social support system. It's a completely different situation. It looks a bit disrespectful actually if you cared to read anything about Black Plague. For once, hygiene standards are completely different and make the situation much safer. Then, we also have better selection of products and food, as well as long-distance connection with loved ones and friends, so we can easily know what happens to them instead of wondering and worrying about. Also, the current death rate of the pandemic is estimated between 1 and 5 %, with about 15 % for critical cases admitted to the hospital only. The bubonic plague (or later septicemic plague), called Black Death in Europe, had mortality rate in treated patients of up to 40% and of 50-100% depending on region if untreated (80% in 8 days on average). Additionally, covid is transferred mostly by human to human transmission which is easy enough to avoid, while the Plague was transferred additionally by fleas. All in all, covid so far caused death of a bit more than 200 thousands people worldwide so far with the great global opportunity for the virus to find and infect more people. Plague killed 25 million in Europe only. We are working on a vaccine. There was no vaccine or possibility for one then. Comparing isolation in these two instances is like comparing apples to oranges.

    I don't say that there is no reason to be scared or anxious or that our actual experience isn't valid. Oh no, it's completely natural and there's nothing wrong in that. Just like I'd never tell a depressed person that they can't be depressed because something awful never happened to them, I'd never tell anyone now that they can't be anxious because current pandemic isn't as severe as a different one. Our chances of survival are much higher than during other similar pandemics and we'll be fine as long as we are careful and don't do anything foolish, but it's still okay to not be okay.

    Nothing wrong in being sad, lonely, scared, nervous, frustrated. Nothing wrong in that at all.

    Which isn't to say you should just throw yourself into productivity and working on stuff to forget about fear (which is what people often do and which is slightly more difficult now). I have that bad habit myself where I either do nothing or keep pushing until I fall down form exhaustion. I think it's a good time to think though, learn something about yourself, discover things, try new ways of spending time, relax, work on some projects - but above all create a new routine and find harmony in your life despite all that may be happening.

    It's difficult now not because we are isolated. It's because there is more time to think and this is one thing that people always seem to try to avoid. The advice is what it is because people aren't looking for ways to feel better in the long term but to distract themselves from trying to get to the core of what's going on in their heads.

    People chose living fast and now that they have to live slow, they find that they're not able to.

    It's okay to feel bad but you can't let yourself spiral down into depression. Leave that bed, put on those clothes, meditate, read some books about a topic you never read before, speak with people, do something around the house. It's normal to be scared, anxious, bored, miserable. Nothing wrong in that. It's a waiting game and however you see it, it will be. If you see it as a relaxing time, it can become one. If you see it as self-discovery time, it can be one. If you see it as an opportunity to learn something, it will be one. You have time, you have today - what you do with it depends solely on yourself and what you feel is good for you, though may not be so for others.

    I think that, above all, it's a good time to think, slow down and decide what it is you truly want in your life.
 
  • How is everyone's groundhog day going?
Enjoying the lock down. Wouldn't mind if it continued indefinitely.
  • Any extroverts struggling with non-external feedback?
I struggle with most feedback as I take it extremely personally and it leaves me dishevelled.
  • What do you think of the self-help tips on mainstream social media?
I only use social media for messanger. Self help tips are all well and good, but no amount of advice will make any difference if someone isn't willing to try and change.
  • Do you know any places specializing in aspie self-help tips?
Plenty on this forum.
  • Do you journal?
Voice recordings. Sometimes posted online or shared with friends. It's nice to talk out loud and feel like someone's listening. Feels somewhat therapeutic.
  • And if so, what do you think of the gratitude journaling prompt? Is it uplifting or it leads to a spiral ending in the feelings of guilt/shame?
Not sure what this is. I think we're adept at holding onto negatives rather than positives. Gratitude being one of them. People seem very self-centred in this day and age, especially since social media.
  • What do you think of a win (celebration of the self) journaling prompt? Would you find it boastful or better for mental health?
I wouldn't read them. Most people annoy me and their achievements fill me with envy, anger and I sink into almost instantaneous sadness.
  • What do you think of Yo Samdy Sam's rendition of what people did during the black plague at timestamp 8:35 ?
Must admit I didn't watch it.

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Everyone has their own ways to cope. I find I don't reap much from videos and books that talk about how other people are doing. I am so disconnected from "the norm" that it really makes no sense to try to even figure out what they are saying or shooting at. It is too confusing. But that does not mean I don't care. I do hope she gets her equilibrium back and she seems very strong and smart.

As to what they were thinking in 1918, here is a very good project that tells you. It was strikingly similar --- There is an entry (radio) for each day. An artist read a newspaper clip for each day and made it sound like an old radio. It's eerie

Archive - Radio Influenza
 
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