Autism or Alibi? Late Diagnosis Meets Years of Misconduct
Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever been caught doing something…
Autism or Alibi? Late Diagnosis Meets Years of Misconduct
Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever been caught doing something mortifyingly awkward, like laughing at a funeral or emailing your boss the wrong attachment, there’s a tiny part of you that wishes you could say, “Oh, sorry, I’m neurodivergent.” But when exactly does a diagnosis help explain behaviour, and when does it become an escape…
Stimming in Adults: The Secret Moves We Make
It’s Not Just a Kid Thing: Adults Stim Too (We’re Just Sneakier About It) There’s a funny thing that happens when you grow up with an invisible neurological difference. You either get really good at hiding it… or really good at apologising for it. And when it comes to stimming, those self-stimulatory behaviours that help…
ND Diagnosis Delays: Why Are Adults Still Waiting?
We can detect a planet wobbling in deep space, but we still can’t diagnose ADHD in under a year? If you’ve ever tried to get assessed for ADHD, autism, or any neurodivergent profile, you already know the feeling. The waiting room doesn’t start at the clinic,it starts somewhere in the pits of bureaucracy, red tape,…
10 Neurodivergent-Friendly AI Therapy & Support Apps
For many neurodivergent folks, traditional therapy isn’t always the right fit. Long waitlists, awkward phone calls, and the fear of being misunderstood can make support feel miles away. That’s where AI therapy tools come in. Available anytime, they offer low-pressure, stigma-free space to explore your thoughts. Whether you need help untangling anxious spirals, tracking moods,…
Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honour
Hustle Harder? I’d Rather Nap, Thanks. Everywhere you turn, someone’s preaching the gospel of the grind. From Instagram reels to overpriced hardbacks by men named Chad, we’re told success only comes to those who sacrifice sleep, sanity and probably their spinal discs. Apparently, if you’re not running on three hours of kip and black coffee,…
Why ADHD Behaviour Triggers Us
(Even When We Should Know Better) Engaging with one-track minds, emotional steamrollers and the occasional know-it-all We’ve read the books. We’ve watched the TikToks. We’ve even shared the memes about ADHD with our mates over flat whites. So why, in the name of all that is caffeinated, do we still get so triggered by our…
Does Neurodivergence Attract Autoimmune Mayhem?
Ever felt like your brain and your body were plotting a joint rebellion? You might not be wrong. More and more people are reporting a double whammy: they’re neurodivergent and dealing with autoimmune battles – psoriasis, fibromyalgia, eczema, even mysterious aches that doctors shrug off with a “Try yoga?” There’s smoke here, darling, and we’re…
The Toll of Late Diagnosis: Epilepsy at 45
What Does Epilepsy Have to Do with Neurodivergence? Before we get stuck into the grief, rage and oddly satisfying relief that comes with a late diagnosis, let’s clear something up: yes, epilepsy is a neurodivergent condition. It’s not just about seizures or flashing lights in films (although, yes, those can be dangerous triggers). Epilepsy is…
Hyperfocus: The Gift You Keep Calling a Problem
not just a fancy word for cramming You know that thing where someone becomes obsessed, can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t shut up about it? That’s not a phase. That’s hyperfocus. And it’s not some flaky, all-or-nothing party trick. It’s one of the most misunderstood and misused aspects of the neurodivergent brain. I’ve had a good…
Neurodivergent Love: Why Support Isn’t Obvious
Ever wondered why your neurodivergent partner just… sits there while you’re crying in the kitchen? Not a hug. Not a tissue. Not even a “Do you want a cuppa?” It’s not heartlessness. It’s not apathy. It’s brain wires doing the electric slide in a house with no lights on. Welcome to the often misunderstood world…
