Many neurodivergent adults live with a constant stream of sensory information.Sounds, lights, textures, movement, temperatures and social cues all compete for space inside the nervous…
Masking is one of the most energy-intensive experiences many autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults face. Whether it happens at work, with family, in public, or…
Some mornings you wake up already heavy.Nothing “bad” is happening. Nothing specific triggered it. Yet your body, emotions and thoughts feel as if they belong…
Neurodivergent adults often live with a steady stream of sensory input, decision pressure, masked reactions, emotional intensity and constant micro-demands. Over time, these layers accumulate.…
Some days, your social energy drops sharply. Even simple conversations feel draining, eye contact feels effortful, and the smallest message requires more energy than you…
Many neurodivergent adults function reasonably well during the early part of the day, only to experience a sharp and sometimes overwhelming energy collapse in the…
Some days, even gentle sensations feel too sharp. Clothing feels wrong, lights feel intrusive, sounds feel harsher than usual, and the world seems closer, louder…
Many neurodivergent adults look forward to free time, yet feel anxious, restless or frozen when it finally arrives. The absence of structure can make the…
Some days you can tell you’re feeling something — but you can’t access it. You sense tension, heaviness, or pressure beneath the surface, yet nothing…
Many neurodivergent adults experience a sudden decline in mental clarity during the late afternoon or evening. Thinking becomes harder, focus dissolves, words disappear, and simple…
