Living with Autism and ADHD often involves the frustration of feeling unheard and misunderstood, especially in medical settings. Despite efforts to communicate clearly, individuals face skepticism and dismissal from others, including doctors and family. To navigate these challenges, strategies such as breathing techniques, prepared notes, and requesting clarification can empower effective communication and foster deeper connections.
Tag: ADHD
Rewriting the Inner Dialogue: Coming to Terms with an Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
There are moments in life when everything shifts—but not always in the loud, dramatic way we expect. Sometimes, it happens quietly. Sitting on your couch, laptop open, camera on. You’re wrapped in a blanket, clutching a comfort item without even realizing it, trying to hold your breath steady while your therapist looks at you gently…
Trusting the Pull: How I Found the Perfect Therapist
The author reflects on discovering a new therapist, feeling a deep connection that guided her choice. As a neurodivergent individual recently diagnosed with Autism, she embraces therapy as a healing journey. Through mindfulness, shadow work, art therapy, and cognitive therapy, she seeks holistic healing, personal growth, and self-acceptance, while encouraging others to trust their instincts.
Well… It’s Official. I’m AuDHD.
After discovering I am AuDADHD, I felt a profound relief, as my struggles made sense. This understanding empowered me, allowing me to embrace both challenges and strengths. I grieved my past while celebrating newfound clarity, committing to self-exploration. The journey is ongoing, reminding me to honor my identity and process.
🧁 Introducing: Mrs. B’s R.E.D.
Hello, beautiful souls. 💜 If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that Unconventional Momma is a space rooted in honesty, healing, creativity, and the wild, winding paths we walk as spiritual, neurodivergent, and soul-led beings. Over the years, I’ve shared my journey with chronic illness—my struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the…
Living Out Loud- Understanding ADHD and Autism: My Personal Journey
This post shares a personal reflection on living with neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and possible Autism. The author reveals the complexities of their experiences, including executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and social challenges. Through candid storytelling, they emphasize the importance of community, connection, and understanding, offering a glimpse into their layered reality while advocating for acceptance.
🌙 Life Lately: A Pause, a Breath, and Some Big Shifts
The post reflects on a period of self-care and personal challenges, emphasizing the importance of stepping back to honor one’s needs. The author shares experiences with disability denial, neuropsych evaluations, and family dynamics, while also celebrating their long-lasting relationship. A commitment to continued growth and open conversation with the audience is expressed.
Being Re-Evaluated as an Adult: ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia & the Spectrum
There’s a unique kind of vulnerability that comes with sitting in a quiet room and explaining your entire life to someone with a clipboard. Especially when that life has been filtered through layers of missed diagnoses, misunderstood behaviors, and internalized shame. That’s what it feels like to be re-evaluated as an adult for ADHD, OCD,…
What to Do When Someone Wounds You (and You’re Neurodivergent)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an overwhelming emotional reaction to perceived criticism, especially prevalent among those with ADHD. It can lead to intense feelings of shame, anxiety, and avoidance behaviors, complicating interpersonal interactions. Understanding RSD helps individuals navigate their emotions, fostering self-acceptance and resilience through strategies such as therapy, self-validation, and support.
ADHD is a Disability Too — Even If It Looks Different
This is my soap box time — and I am yelling this from the rooftops:It is high time that certain stigmas and misconceptions be pushed aside when it comes to ADHD. If someone has a diagnosis, it needs to be taken seriously — no more eye rolls, no more “everyone has a little ADHD,” no more invalidation….
