Morning Depression in ADHD & Autism: Why Mornings Feel Physically Impossible (and What Helps)
Some people don’t feel “most depressed” at night. They feel it in the morning. They wake up and it’s already there: 🪨 heaviness in the…
Author: sensoryoverload
Depression at Work: “Present but Offline” (Signs, Risks, and Micro-Accommodations)
You can be at work and still feel… not really there. You show up. You answer questions. You do tasks.But inside it feels like: 🫥…
Autism at Work: How to Prevent Shutdowns (A Step-by-Step Plan)
Autistic shutdowns at work rarely happen “for no reason.” They usually happen because:🌪️ sensory load builds🧠 cognitive load stacks👥 social performance costs accumulate⚠️ evaluation pressure…
Autism-Friendly Workplace Checklist: 25 Changes That Reduce Shutdown and Burnout
Most workplaces don’t mean to be inaccessible. They’re just designed around assumptions:✅ people can filter noise easily✅ people can task-switch all day✅ people can handle…
Best Jobs for Autistic Adults: Work Environments That Reduce Burnout (and Why)
When people search for “best jobs for autistic adults,” they often hope for a simple list. But the truth is:✅ there isn’t one perfect jobThere…
High-Functioning Autism at Work: Strengths, Struggles, and Supports
“High-functioning” autism is a label many people use to describe autistic adults who can appear competent in daily life, work, and social situations. But it…
Autistic Masking at Work: Hidden Costs, Burnout Risk, and Safer Alternatives
Autistic masking at work is often invisible. From the outside it can look like:🙂 professionalism🤝 teamwork🗣️ communication skills✅ reliability But from the inside it can…
How to Request Workplace Accommodations for Autism: Email Templates + Meeting Script
Asking for accommodations can feel harder than the work itself. Because you’re not just asking for practical changes.You’re also navigating: 😬 fear of judgement🫣 fear…
Autistic Shutdown at Work: Signs, Triggers, and Workplace Accommodations
Autistic shutdown at work is one of the most misunderstood experiences. From the outside it can look like:😶 quietness🧊 “being difficult”😐 lack of engagement🧱 procrastination🫥…
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Differences, Symptoms, and What Helps
If you’ve ever felt your body suddenly go into emergency mode, you know how scary it can be. But many people get stuck on one…