Editor's note: I had a rough month, and I wasn't able to organize enough focus to retype this as a narrative. What we get as a summary this time is a handwriting recognition of my handwritten notes, typos and all...

Relationships, rapid-fire version

ADHD ⇄ ASD

Flexibility

AuDHD

Flipsides –

Direct Communication

Not Idiomatic

Language Development

Codewords – Keywords discussed ahead of time to remove yourself from a heated discussion.

Walk away – be willing to walk away to cool down.

Jumping to the end of conversations

Alexithymia

Spider Brain Connections

Anticipating Conversations (not always helpful)

Having the diagnosis gives us language + Empathy

Therapist as a witness for conversation

What happens when what you say is taken with offense?

Gaslighting and Goalpost shifting

How do I make friends?

Interests

Make your own club

Manage your expectations

Manage Anger

Meditation

Therapy

Different Kinds

People Pleasing

Sometimes we mask with our therapist

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD – Book

Regimes of Truth Conceptual framework

Norms + Punished for non-conformity

ND people are the minority

Emotional Labor

NTs think behavior is always deliberate

Get the wrong reputation at work.

Focus is interpreted as surly

Masking becomes the norm

How to make people understand?

ADHD Love

How to ADHD

Choices

Decision Paralysis

Know thyself – how do we remember to serve our own needs when we are habitual people-pleasers

Balance Masking vs Honesty

Authenticity

We tend to value honesty even when we answer aspirationally

Regular attendee Brenda also helpfully provided this summary of the Regimes of Truth as they apply to power structures in our society:

Epistemology: The Concept of Regimes of Truth

"Regimes of truth" is a term introduced by philosopher Michel Foucault. It describes the frameworks within which certain ideas are accepted as "truth" in a society. These frameworks are not neutral; they are shaped by power dynamics and influence how knowledge is produced and disseminated. Foucault's work delves into how these regimes operate and their implications for individuals and society. He argues that truth is not merely discovered but is constructed through social processes and power relations.

Key Features

1. Power Structures: Regimes of truth are closely linked to the power structures in society. They dictate what is considered valid knowledge and who gets to define it.
2. Discourse Formation: These regimes influence the discourse surrounding various topics, determining which narratives are promoted and which are marginalised.
3. Cultural Context: Each society has its own regime of truth, reflecting its unique cultural, historical, and political context.

Implications of Regimes of Truth

1. Knowledge Production: The way knowledge is produced is influenced by the prevailing regime of truth, affecting education, media, and public discourse.
2. Resistance: Where there is power, there is also resistance. Individuals and groups can challenge existing regimes of truth, leading to shifts in societal norms and beliefs.

Understanding Foucault's concept of regimes of truth helps in analysing contemporary issues related to knowledge, power, and societal norms.