ADHD Housework Paralysis
Why Cleaning Can Feel Impossible (and How to Reduce the Load) Housework is often framed as a simple set of tasks. For many adults with…
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.
Panic Attack vs Autistic Meltdown vs Shutdown
These three experiences are frequently confused because they can share visible signs: 😵 fast breathing🧊 withdrawal or inability to speak🔥 agitation or loss of control🚪…
Texting Overwhelm in Neurodivergent Adults
Why Messages Feel Like Tasks (and How to Set Boundaries) For many autistic, ADHD and AuDHD adults, messaging is not “light social contact.” It can…
How Repair After Overload for Neurodivergent Adults
After overload, many neurodivergent adults recognise a familiar sequence: ⚡ input and stress rise🧠 access narrows (words, planning, flexibility)🧊 you freeze, go quiet, or withdraw🔥…
Stonewalling vs Autistic Shutdown: Understanding the Difference in Adult Relationships
In relationships, one behaviour is often described with a single label: shutting down. From the outside, it can look similar in different people: 🧊 silence🚪…
Temperature Sensitivity at Night in ADHD & Autism
Why Heat or Cold Can Block Sleep in Autism, ADHD and AuDHD Sleep problems are often discussed as “mind” problems (stress, racing thoughts). For many…
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…
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
Returning to work after neurodivergent burnout usually needs more than “starting slowly.” A sustainable return needs pacing, structure, recovery space, clear communication, and realistic expectations…