Perfectionism and Self-Esteem in ADHD & Autism
Perfectionism can look like ambition. It can look like high standards. It can look like:✅ being responsible✅ being careful✅ producing quality✅ wanting to do things…
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.
Self-Criticism in ADHD & Autism: The Inner Voice That Never Stops
Many ADHD and autistic adults don’t just struggle with tasks or overload. They struggle with the voice that shows up afterward. The voice that says:…
Masking and Self-Esteem in ADHD & Autism: When “Being Normal” Becomes Self-Rejection
Masking is often framed as “social skills.” But for many ADHD and autistic adults, masking is not just learning how to communicate. It’s learning how…
Neurodivergent Shame in ADHD & Autism: Why It Sticks
Shame is not the same as feeling bad about something you did. Shame is the feeling that you are the problem. It sounds like: 😔…
Self-Esteem vs Self-Confidence in ADHD & Autism: What’s the Difference?
People often mix up self-esteem and self-confidence. Because they can look similar from the outside. But inside, they’re very different systems. Especially for ADHD and…
Sensory Overload at Work Checklist
Work overload is often a mix of sensory input, constant switching, and social evaluation pressure. This Sensory Overload at Work Checklist helps you reduce load…
ADHD–Trauma Overlap
How to Tell Executive Dysfunction from Threat Response (and What to Track) ADHD and trauma-related patterns can produce the same outward result: 🧠 you can’t…
Self-Advocacy for Anxiety in ADHD & Autism: How to Ask for Support Without Overexplaining
“A clear request can protect your capacity without requiring you to explain your whole life.” When you live with anxiety, asking for support can feel…
Anxiety Attacks at School or Work in ADHD & Autism: Early Signs and Rapid Reset Tools
“The earlier you recognize the build-up, the less your nervous system has to recover from afterward.” Anxiety can rise quickly. One moment, you are answering…
Anxiety and Decision Avoidance in ADHD & Autism
“Avoidance often begins as an attempt to reduce pressure. The problem grows when temporary relief becomes the only available strategy.” A task can look simple…