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Tips and Tricks Sunday. (self.autism)
submitted 5 days ago by Lexam to c/autism
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This is a weekly thread for sharing any and all tips that help you get through life.

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[–] olafurp 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I disable all "play videos in feeds" features which allows me to both not get sucked in and not feel overwhelmed when running on low "stimulation resistance energy".

P. S. What's the word for the energy reserves that you use up in social gatherings and whatnot?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, same here! Those autoplaying videos are a nightmare for my brain. They just suck up all my spoons, Speaking of spoons, is that what you meant by "stimulation resistance energy"? I've heard people talk about "spoon theory" but not sure if it's the same thing.

Anyway, I wanted to share something that's been a game-changer for me. It's this thing called ReVanced. Basically, it lets you tweak social media apps and get rid of all the annoying bits designed to grab your attention.

Like, I kinda like YouTube Shorts, but they're everywhere, right? And those massive thumbnails are just too much. I'd end up doomscrolling through them instead of watching proper videos from creators I actually like. So, with ReVanced, I used a patch to hide Shorts from the main page and put them in their own little tab. Now, I can still watch them if I want to, but they're not constantly in my face, pulling me in. Seriously, it's helped me so much with my focus and energy levels. Maybe it could help you too? Just thought I'd share in case it's useful. Cheers!

[–] olafurp 2 points 3 days ago

Revanced is worth it's bytes in gold. Now when I see people watch YouTube with ads it gives me a "wow people really put up with this" thought

[–] Droggelbecher 3 points 3 days ago

I like the term 'social battery'