Maybe you’ve been wondering about ADHD or autism for years. Or maybe the possibility only came onto your radar recently, after seeing yourself in something you read, learning more about neurodivergence, talking with a therapist, or realizing that the things…
Trauma vs. Neurodivergence? This is a question that is asked frequently due to the overlap of in experiences. The answer isn’t black and white though. Because of the similarities, it can be difficult to understand the origin of the symptoms…
Why Do I Replay Conversations in My Head? Have you ever left a conversation only to spend the next several hours—or even days—playing it back in your mind? Maybe you’re wondering: If you’ve ever found yourself asking “why do I…
Why Do I Overthink Everything? Do you replay conversations long after they’ve ended? Spend hours researching a simple decision? Imagine every possible outcome before making a choice? If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why do I overthink everything?”, you’re far…
If you’ve ever wondered “What does it mean to be neurodivergent?”, you’re not alone. In recent years, the word neurodivergent has become much more common, but it’s also widely misunderstood. Some people assume it only refers to ADHD or autism.…
You looked at the clock five minutes ago. Or at least it feels like five minutes. Then you glance back up and somehow it’s been 47 minutes. The coffee you made is cold. You forgot to answer the text. You…
Many neurodivergent adults live in a constant cycle of overwhelm, survival mode, shutdown, and recovery without fully realizing what is happening inside their nervous system. Chronic nervous system dysregulation can look different for everyone, but some common ways this shows…
Rejection. It’s not something anyone enjoys feeling. However, some people experience intense emotional pain when rejection, criticism, or disapproval is experienced. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), commonly connected with heightened emotional sensitivity in neurodivergent individuals, is exhausting and overwhelming. It doesn’t…
What is Neurodivergent Burnout? Neurodivergent burnout is more than just feeling tired or overwhelmed. It’s a whole-system shutdown that happens when the demands of life consistently exceed a person’s capacity to cope. For many neurodivergent individuals (including ADHD, autistic, and…
AuDHD describes individuals who meet criteria for both ADHD and autism. Explaining AuDHD can be especially helpful for adults who find that one diagnosis only partially explains their lived experiences. While ADHD and autism are distinct neurotypes, they frequently co-occur,…