Tag: The Dreaded Burnout
Practical guides and gentle resources to recognise, prevent, and recover from neurodivergent burnout.
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…
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,…
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…
Under The Neurodivergent Umbrella
When most people hear “neurodiversity,” their minds jump straight to autism or ADHD – and then stop there. But the neurodivergent umbrella is much broader (and more colourful) than that. There’s a whole constellation of lesser-known conditions, like ARFID, encopresis, and even premature thelarche, that can quietly shape a child’s experience without ever making it…
Should You Medicate Your ADHD Kid?
A guide for parents in the grey zone When my friend’s kid got diagnosed with ADHD, she rang me in a panic. “They say meds help, but what if I turn him into a zombie?” she said. “Also, what if I don’t medicate, and he can’t focus at all?” She’s not alone. Loads of us…
Brain Fog Isn’t Laziness
Here’s What It Really Is (And How I Cope) That Time I Lost My Phone… While Holding It We’ve all had those moments where we walk into a room and immediately forget why. But for me, that’s not just an occasional blip, it’s a full-blown lifestyle. Once upon a youthful time, I could hold a…
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