• Wxnzxn@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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      6 months ago

      Interesting, I only very recently learned I have actually been autistic, finally explaining the weirdness of my past three decades+, so I am not knowledgeable about what language might be preferrable. Self-stimulating behaviour? I can only speak for myself that I actually do like the term, to me, it has a nice sound, one of those words that, to me, feels good to repeat aloud to myself.

      • recklessengagement@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        6 months ago

        Its becoming a common term that you likely won’t face much pushback over, I just personally take issue with it in regards to ADHD.

        There are many people that see the perscribed stimulants we use to medicate, as no different then the ones which are often abused to get high. Essentially, that we’re drug addicts. I’ve dealt with them before.

        When you’re medicated with stimulants, telling people that you’re “stimming” doesn’t really help to dissuade the negative connotations.

        While it would be nice to disregard those people, many that I’ve dealt with have been in critical positions, such as managers, or on one occasion, even a doctor.

        As frustrating as it is, optics matter.