PMDD vs Autism/ADHD Burnout
When Hormone Weeks Look Like a Nervous System Crash Many autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults notice weeks where functioning changes sharply: 📉 lower energy🧠 reduced…
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Sleep Apnea, ADHD and Brain Fog
When “Tired” Is Actually Oxygen Tired Many people with ADHD (and many autistic/AuDHD adults) describe a familiar baseline: 🌫️ brain fog🧠 slow start in the…
Energy Accounting for Neurodivergent Adults
How to Budget Capacity Without Guesswork Many neurodivergent adults can work intensely for short periods and then “hit a wall.” The difficulty is often not…
Returning to Work After Neurodivergent Burnout
A Step-by-Step Plan (with Practical Scripts) Returning to work after neurodivergent burnout is often limited by tolerance and access, not by willingness. The main challenge…
Preventing Neurodivergent Burnout Relapse
After a period of burnout, improvement often comes in steps. A common risk point is when energy starts to return and demands increase faster than…
Skills After Neurodivergent Burnout: Why They Don’t Come Back All at Once
Many recovery narratives assume a simple trajectory: rest, then return to normal. Neurodivergent burnout recovery is often less linear. A common pattern is: 📉 energy…
Visual–Vestibular Mismatch in Neurodivergent Adults
Why Supermarkets and Crowds Can Make You Dizzy Some environments create a specific type of discomfort: 🛒 supermarkets and long aisles🚉 stations with moving crowds🏬…
Driving Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Adults
Why Traffic, Lights and Multitasking Can Overload Your System (and What Helps) Driving is often described as a routine skill. For many autistic, ADHD and…
A Neurodivergent Guide to Screen Sensitivity
Some people can stare at bright screens all day and feel fine. Others notice a predictable pattern: 📱 eyes feel tired quickly🧠 thinking gets foggy😖…
Visual Overload in Neurodivergent Adults
Why Busy Spaces Blur Your Thinking (and How to Cope) Visual overload happens when the visual system has to process too much input at once.…