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…
Tag: OCD
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.
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.
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.
Executive Dysfunction: How It Relates to ADHD and OCD
When people hear “executive dysfunction,” they might picture someone who’s disorganized, forgetful, or simply lazy. But it’s much deeper—and more frustrating—than that. Executive dysfunction affects the brain’s ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks, manifesting in various aspects of life, from everyday chores to work-related projects. It can make decision-making feel insurmountable, and the…
Is My Brain Broken?!
The post discusses the author’s challenges with ADHD, PMDD, OCD, and fibromyalgia, illustrating a constant internal struggle marked by chaotic thoughts and emotional turmoil. This experience complicates daily life, affecting relationships and self-perception, characterized by intrusive thoughts and executive dysfunction. The author emphasizes the need for connection and understanding among those facing similar battles.
