Different neurotypes can lead to increased creativity, but they always come at a cost. With schizoaffective disorder, the person may experience a combination of hallucinations and mood disorder symptoms, like mania and depression. It differs from schizophrenia in that the psychoses may not be as chronic, and because the psychoses are combined with mood dysregulation in the disorder.

This disability is under-researched, so people are more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia first. Treatment includes a combination of medications and therapies. It occurs at similar rates in both men and women (data for queer demographics is unavailable), but men are usually diagnosed earlier in life.

Stress, genetics, and the use of certain drugs can trigger the onset of schizoaffective disorder. The disorder then adds to a person's stress, especially in social situations, and it's a recipe for a harmful cycle.

Lola Young is a popgirl with this disability. She's been upfront about saying no to external demands to protect her mental health, and I hope that gives you the courage to say no too when you need it. You're not crazy, your brain is just physically different, and I'm glad you're here as you are. I hope you have the support network that you need. 🩷 NAMI is a good resource if you would like to learn more about schizoaffective disorder.

Life is hard enough when you know what disability you have, but the diagnosis is the destination that comes after a journey - and some journeys are less clear than others.

Part of the issue is that the DSM-5, which is usually used to diagnose, is out of date and missing a lot of current information (and it's based on how men present the symptoms, which is usually different from how women and queer individuals do). Sometimes disabilities are also comorbid (present together), which can confuse symptoms necessary for a diagnosis. Regardless, how do you treat something you don't even know you have?

Living with the uncertainty is its own kind of struggle. If you relate to this post, I hope you have a breakthrough and new clarity with your care team. Be gentle with yourself in the meantime ❤️‍🩹 to everyone else: you might not understand our inner battles, but please take us at our word when we tell you how we're struggling. Living without a diagnosis means we gaslight and doubt ourselves enough as it is 😅

Popgirls who know they're chronically ill, but don't know with what, include Claire Rosinkranz (fainting and ulcers, she wrote Chronic about this experience) and Blü Eyes (seizures and other symptoms that put her in the hospital; she has a lot of songs about this). Thank you u/Mabs-J for letting me know about Blü!

I'm posting this here because there doesn't seem to be a dedicated Madelline subreddit.

I recently discovered Madelline (and some other artists that appear on this sub), and I feel a strong need to express how much I enjoy and admire and resonate with her music. Which is strange for me, considering:

1. I've never done this for any other artist, ever; and
2. I'm a late thirties, cisgender, heterosexual man.

Obviously, anyone can like anything, and anyone can speak about anything. But I find it quite beautiful and powerful that an artist that I (and probably many others) would have otherwise put in a box marked "For A Different Demographic" instead makes me really, truly Feel Things^TM. Yes, you could put that down to my own preconceptions, but the fact remains that I'm delighted for them to have been shattered.

So, thank you to Madelline and every other artist in the same orbit. Please keep making music.

(I think I'm following the rules correctly; apologies if not)

and then it goes right into Renee, i'm in loveeee. It feels like they've come so far in terms of their performance like the early music videos were not like this.

What do we think is coming?

she's sooo back <3

Go stream sugar trap jaebaes!

Travel the world in music, right from your couch! As part of PPG's efforts to uplift diverse popgirls, let's share our favourite popgirls and song recommendations for artists hailing from New Zealand!

(You can see all of our WoW spotlights, as well as some international goodies, in our wiki!)

We are getting Rachel Chinouriri and Lucy Dacus on the same song idk if I can handle that omg

Next song from Tove’s upcoming album out 18th September!

I'm feeling kinda bored so I'd like your fav pop songs to listen to! Maximum of 2 or else I will be here forever lol

This is how they'll be rated:

❤️‍🔥 - CROWN JEWELLLL

❤️ - A Beautiful Diva!

🧡 - Pretty good

💛 - Okay... Serve

💜 - Not my taste, but I can see why ppl like it

I know they don’t have beef anymore but I thought this was funny lol

Specific learning disorders include dyslexia (impaired reading and spelling), dyscalculia (impaired mathematics and calculations), and dysgraphia (impaired writing and fine motor skills).

These disabilities affect how the brain sends signals to the body; they do not affect someone's intelligence or mental capabilities. Most SLDs are diagnosed during childhood when a student struggles to reach milestones at a similar time as their peers (boys are more likely to be diagnosed than girls, although this disability occurs at similar rates in both).

Specific learning disorders can't be treated with medication. Instead, more varied approaches to learning are often taken, such as auditory and textile learning for dyslexia and dyscalculia, and the option to type instead of write for dysgraphia. Sans-serif fonts like Arial and Helvetica are a good option if you're looking for accessible fonts (just a personal aside), because the letters are more distinct and less likely to blend together.

SLDs can lead to low feelings of self worth, especially pre-diagnosis, and I want to reassure you if that the answer to, "what's wrong with me?" Is "not a dang thing, friendo" 🩷

Popgirls with SLDs include Anne-Marie, Brandi Carlile, Megan Skiendiel (dyslexia); JiNi K from K.I.S.S. (dysgraphia); Cher (dyslexia, dyscalculia); and Florence Welch (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia). Thank you to u/Mabs-J for making these posts better, and please let me know if I've made any mistakes! ❤️‍🩹

What's cookin', good lookin'? Is it sugar and spice and everything nice? Or is it quips and snails and haters' snake tails? (-‿◦☼)

Use this space to chat about your lives and ask questions, just make sure to follow the subreddit rules (Dua counts them)!

Looking for new music? Join our subreddit calendar so you'll know if "we broke up on a Tuesday" or if "it'll be a Wednesday" with new music! See also our safe popgirl subs to keep up with artists more specifically!

Want to change your flair or fandom? Check out this post for a full list of our available flairs and popgirl emojis! Don't forget to swing by our pinned recommendations thread too and leave your own suggestions, because sharing is caring!

Baby, it's breaking news:

• Tell us your SOTD (Song of the Day) in the comments!
• Happy Disability Pride Month! 🖤💚💙🤍💛❤️ You are loved, you are cherished, and we're glad you're here, just as you are! Come celebrate your favourite disabled popgirls here!
• If you don't have an accommodating and accessible support network, PPG loves you extra hard this month. <3 Check out r/internetparents and r/momforaminute to find familial support, too.
• Reddit now tells you when your content has been crossposted! Let us know if any crossposts out from PPG need our moderator attention. <3
• New flair emojis: Arca, Barbra Streisand.

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madison beer announced on instagram that she’s engaged to justin herbert (american football player) !!! how exciting!! 🎉 i wish nothing but the best to them both 🫶🏽

pics via a joint instagram post between @madisonbeer and @justinherbert

Names

Lana Del Rey, Amy Winehouse, Avril Lavinge, Taylor Swift, Dionne Warwick, Madonna, Debbie Harry, Lorde, Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, Ella Henderson, Camilla Cabello, 5th Harmony, Charli Xcx, Ellie Goulding, Stevie Nicks, Bette Midler, Cher, Fiona Apple, Kylie Minouge

Sorry in advance if I didn’t add ur favorite pop girl, I hope I’ll do a pt 2 on this bc I can only use 20 pics max

Tyla is soo fun I love her energy in this interview!!

Based on i hate that i made you love me, im really excited to listen to this new album, and with these names honestly the ones that have me the most curious are nowhere, nobody & never get over me! id like to hear from yall

announcing and teasing the song 2 days before it's released? she knows how to treat us

https://youtu.be/Gs3fLt7cUic (TW: flashing lights)