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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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[–] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 day ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (3 children)

severe disconnect from reality

Something about that doesn't sit right with me. Seeing how far the definition of an "illegal alien" is being stretched for deportation, I have a feeling people with autism, ADHD, depression, etc, would all be added to the list of people who are "disconnected from reality"

Not to mention some people are dumb enough to argue being trans is a mental illness aswell. (~~dysphoria is~~ NVM it's a diagnosis, being trans is not)

The better solution imo is to inform people about what's going on around them and how to watch out for pipelines.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

They did specifically say senile in conviction with a severe disconnect from reality.

I would say many people with ADHD and milder autism have a more true perception of reality than neurotypicals, but I'm biased.

[–] Bryllyg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I feel the need to offer a correction. Dysphoria is a diagnosis, and is not considered to be a mental illness.

[–] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 23 hours ago

Thanks for the correction, I have edited my comment.

[–] MangoCats@feddit.it 1 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

inform people about what’s going on around them

I have lived all my life around retirees, people 50+ years old. I can tell you from that experience, you can inform them all you want, they're not likely to change their opinions about anything.

Neuroplasticity goes to hell after 40, faster when you drink and/or smoke.