Confused about autistic inertia vs ADHD task paralysis? Learn the difference, how to tell, and why you’re not lazy if you’re AuDHD. If you’re AuDHD, you may find yourself asking: Why can’t I start tasks? Why do I freeze when I care so much? Is this autistic inertia or ADHD task paralysis? Or am IContinueContinue reading “Autistic Inertia vs ADHD Task Paralysis: Why it matters when You’re AuDHD”
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How to start unmasking without blowing up your life
How to unmask autism safely (without burning bridges or burning out) If you’ve spent years masking, the idea of unmasking can feel equal parts liberating and terrifying. You might long to feel more like yourself, and at the same time worry about what will happen to your work, relationships, or reputation. If you’re wondering howContinueContinue reading “How to start unmasking without blowing up your life”
Autistic stimming and shame: What no one talks about
You may have been told before – possibly many times – to stop stimming. If you’ve ever been told to “stop fidgeting”, “sit still”, “calm down”, or “don’t be weird”, this is for you. If you’ve learned to clench your jaw instead of flap your hands…To dig your nails into your palm instead of rocking…ToContinueContinue reading “Autistic stimming and shame: What no one talks about”
The hidden links between inattentive ADHD and binge drinking
If you live with inattentive ADHD, you might have a complicated relationship with alcohol — maybe it’s been a way to unwind, fit in, or switch off from the constant noise of your own mind. You might even find yourself in cycles of binge drinking that you didn’t intend, leaving you wondering why it keepsContinueContinue reading “The hidden links between inattentive ADHD and binge drinking”
PDA: More than avoidance, it’s a fight for autonomy
When you hear the term Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), it can sound heavy, clinical, and perhaps even a little stigmatising. An alternative way to look at it is through the lens of a Persistent Drive for Autonomy. This shift in framing allows us to focus less on what’s ‘wrong’ and more on what’s being expressed:ContinueContinue reading “PDA: More than avoidance, it’s a fight for autonomy”
Essentials of change: Why process beats pressure for ND people
Change is one of those things we all say we want—but somehow very few of us find it easy. Pressure to transform fast, to be the “better version” of ourselves overnight, can loom large. But meaningful, lasting change usually doesn’t happen through a button press. As psychotherapist Moya Sarner writes in The Guardian, we instinctivelyContinueContinue reading “Essentials of change: Why process beats pressure for ND people”
How to be kind to yourself when it feels like an alien concept
For many neurodivergent people, the idea of being kind to yourself can feel unfamiliar, even uncomfortable. You might know the words, but the practice itself may seem distant — as though kindness is something you extend to others but not to yourself. If this resonates, you are not alone. In this blog, we’ll explore whyContinueContinue reading “How to be kind to yourself when it feels like an alien concept”
Tapping for neurodivergent minds: A simple tool to calm a busy brain
Tapping is a gentle, practical way to calm a busy brain, and it can be especially helpful for neurodivergent minds. If you live with a neurodivergent brain — ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or anything else that means your brain works a little differently — you’ll know how exhausting it can be when your nervous systemContinueContinue reading “Tapping for neurodivergent minds: A simple tool to calm a busy brain”