EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 33 MIN
This Is My Disability
from Of Darkness & Light · host Daphne Garrido
This Is My Disabilitypeople punish me most for the impulse control issues bore into me from executive dysfunction despite the fact it has only made me mean and righteously angryWhat Executive Dysfunction IsExecutive dysfunction occurs when the brain’s executive functions—the cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other mental activities—are impaired. These functions include working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibition control, which together allow a person to plan, organize, shift attention, control impulses, and regulate emotions effectively clevelandclinic.org+2. It is not a sign of laziness but a real difficulty in translating intentions into actions lifeskillsadvocate.com.Common SymptomsExecutive dysfunction can manifest in many ways, including:* Difficulty focusing or being easily distracted, or conversely, hyper-focusing on one task* Trouble planning or visualizing the steps needed to complete a task* Problems initiating tasks or motivating oneself* Struggling to switch between tasks or adapt to changes* Impulse control issues, such as blurting out thoughts or overeating* Forgetfulness, misplacing items, or losing track of steps in a process* Difficulty explaining thoughts clearly or organizing ideasThese symptoms can appear in daily life, affecting work, school, social interactions, and personal organizationOf Darkness & Light Podcast - Apple - SpotifyIndependent Research:Schizophrenics Need Hugslet’s get real about schizophreniaDaphne’s Hometree Wikion the proposal for a schizophrenic and degenerative condition recovery homeThe Science of TransnessOnline, Living Wiki(CFA) Coherence Flow Analyticsa relational-geometry analytics system for the NBAThreads — BlueSky — X — Substack - My Writing - ScienceMy GoFundMeplease help me to get by in the short-term — my undiagnosed organizational disability is dreadfully incapacitating in practical matters This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit opheliaeverfall.substack.com
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