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The Things I Thought Were Just Me Were Actually Autism
For most of my life, I thought I was just bad at being a person. I didn’t realize the things I struggled with weren’t personal failures—they were pieces of myself I hadn’t yet…
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What AuDHD Looks Like in My Everyday Life
What does AuDHD really look like in everyday life? In this personal episode, I share my experiences with sensory overload, executive dysfunction, hyperfocus, social exhaustion, and learning to understand my brain instead of…
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Overthinking Love: A Neurodivergent Perspective
The author expresses their challenges with dating as a neurodivergent individual who feels uncomfortable in social situations and often overthinks interactions. Their experiences have led to a protective mindset, leading to avoidance of…
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Why Taking Time to Process Emotions Matters
The author expresses that silence often stems from an overwhelming rush of emotions rather than a lack of thoughts. They highlight the struggle of processing feelings and the importance of emotional safety in…
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Listening to Your Nervous System for Better Care
Self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all checklist. It looks different from person to person. Some people enjoy physical activities such as yoga or hiking for their self-care needs. Other people might opt for a quieter…
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Navigating Life with AUDHD: Finding Balance Amidst the Waves
Living with AUDHD involves navigating conflicting impulses between intense passion and overstimulation. The author experiences frustration with fleeting interests, self-judgment, and a lack of energy. Receiving a diagnosis provided clarity, transforming self-doubt into…
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Understanding AUDHD: Challenges and Strengths
Standing there, anxiously rubbing my hands together, I froze in silence. A million thoughts swirled in my mind, but I couldn’t translate them into words. Intense anxiety and sensory overload led me down…
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Understanding AUDHD: The Overlap of ADHD and Autism
From an early age, I’ve struggled with focus, social interactions, and a lot of anxiety. In school, I often drifted off into Neverland, not paying any attention to what the teacher was talking…
