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Sometimes it is difficult for people to understand the
problems you are having, e.g. why you don't want to go
to
crowded social gatherings etc...
Explaining a complex mental illness can be quite hard.
So instead, why not just stock a bunch of business cards
sized "advisory cards" (specific
to a form of mental
illness), that suffers can stock up to use in
social gatherings, jobs, appointments as needed.
What it contains is a cheatsheet on what it is, and
frequently asked question. (e.g. what to do if your friend
has a panic attack)
It also contains a QR code and NFC tag that links to a
website explaining what the issue is, the rights and
regulations, etc... All in a quick and easy to reference
manner. (The NFC/QR could also be useful for storing
quick info for first responders)
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Since everyone is different, a psychologist appointment
can be done perhaps, to generate a specific card that is
most suitable for the user, and is verified by the
psychologist.
Inside the Aspie Brain; Why social scenarios are so difficult... (self.aspergers)
http://np.reddit.co...cial_scenarios_are/
[mofosyne, Mar 30 2015]
the /r/bestof thread about the above-linked thread
https://np.reddit.c...drome_explains_why/
I'm PointyOintment there [notexactly, Mar 31 2015]
Autism Alert Card
http://www.autismwe...etail/53ac4c9f32ce5
Sort of baked for Autism and encounters with the authorities in the West Midlands [oneoffdave, Mar 31 2015]
[link]
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When I was much younger (maybe around 10?) and
was going on a trip or to the Stampede or something,
my mom gave me a card to put in my wallet that
explained how I might behave in ways people might
not expect due to my Asperger syndrome, so that in
case I was on my own with strangers (or police, I
think she said something about) and was having
difficulty, I could show them the card. I never had to
use it, but I think it was a good idea. |
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I think she printed the card from some Asperger-
parents website. Not to say that this is baked already,
necessarily; I don't think it was anywhere near as
sophisticated as what you're suggesting. QR codes
and
NFC certainly didn't exist back then. |
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The discussion in the /r/bestof thread is also
interesting to read—[link]. |
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NFC Medic Alert bracelet? |
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+ But the thought of actually giving some one such a card gives me the screaming heebie jeebies. |
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Not exactly. Medic Alert bracelets may be more durable, but
it comes at a cost of universality. |
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Not everyone has a smartphone. Hence the disposable
printed text. The NFC+QR is just there to increase it's
effectiveness in getting the point across, without the user
have to explain further. |
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For fashion's sake, one could wear a necklace with a highly polished chestnut pendant, or peanut, or acorn, etc. |
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So I guess my card would read: |
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the one who handed you this card has a permanent case of the screaming heebie jeebies, do not be alarmed he will not try to kill you. |
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I'd like a laminated card that read "You are hopelessly
unrealistic and what you are planning to do is almost
certainly a very bad idea." |
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//I'd like a laminated card that read "You are hopelessly
unrealistic and what you are planning to do is almost
certainly a very bad idea."// |
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Card unnecessary. All of my English friends say this about
pretty much everything, pretty much all of the time. |
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{Do Not Leave Un-Attended Near Windmills} |
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{...anything spinny really} |
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I keep half a croissant in my shoe. When I show them that
they usually leave me alone. |
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Show them the shoe, or the croissant ? Is this a shoe you are wearing,
or an extra one you carry with you ? |
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// a bunch of business cards sized "advisory cards" // |
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What if your problem is that you're phobic about business cards ?
What do you do then, hand out printed tea towels ? |
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^ neither. I show them my crummy sock. |
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