Burnout Relapse: Why Recovery Isn’t Linear
Burnout recovery rarely looks like a straight line. You can have a week where you feel clearer, more stable, and more capable… and then wake…
Author: Johan Lammers, MSc
I founded sensoryoverload.info after being diagnosed with AuDHD in my early forties. Through this platform, I share what I continue to learn, in the hope that it helps neurodivergent adults feel less alone, better understand themselves, and find approaches that fit their lives. I draw on my MSc in Psychology, years of hyperfocused neurodiversity research, and my own ongoing experience of living with AuDHD.
I’d love to connect with others in the neurodivergent community on LinkedIn and/or X.
Masking Hangover: Why You Crash After Socialising
You appeared relaxed throughout the conversation. You maintained eye contact, followed the jokes, kept your voice measured and answered questions at the expected moment. You…
Sensory Gating: When Your Brain Cannot Turn Down the World
Some days the world feels manageable. Background noise fades away, lights stay in the background, and you can concentrate on what you are doing. Other…
Executive Dysfunction in Adults: Why You Know What to Do But Can’t Start
You can be an adult with responsibilities, intelligence, and real goals… and still feel completely stuck on basic tasks. 📩 You read an email and…
ADHD Hygiene: Why Basic Self Care Can Feel So Hard
If you struggle with hygiene as an adult with ADHD, it can feel confusing and embarrassing, because from the outside it looks like “simple stuff.”…
Proprioceptive Input in Adults: Meaning, Examples and Support
Some people calm down by talking. Some calm down by thinking. You press your feet firmly into the floor during a difficult meeting. You carry…
Sensory Debt: Why Overload Builds Up Over Time
The final trigger may be tiny. A cupboard closes too loudly. Someone asks one more question. Your sleeve sits incorrectly against your skin. A notification…
AI for Autistic Shutdowns and Overload Recovery
Autistic shutdowns are often a protective nervous system response when sensory input, social processing, demands, or unexpected change pushes you past capacity. In that state,…
AI for Social Scripts: Conversations When You Feel Awkward
Social situations can be hard for many neurodivergent adults, because the processing load is high. You might need more time to find words, you might…
AI for Capacity Based Scheduling of Neurodivergent Adults
Most planning advice assumes your energy is stable. Many neurodivergent adults do not have stable energy. Some days your brain is sharp and fast. Other…