I am living proof that nature promotes great mental health. Now, if you are not a fan of the outdoors, then this blog is possibly not for you—but if you love nature or want to find out how it can benefit your emotional wellbeing, then please read on. At the end, there...
What Are Intrusive Thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that invade your mind time and time again. They appear at any time, day or night. Sometimes, they are relentless. They can be negative or positive, but they often behave like a bully. It can feel like...
It can sometimes be difficult to put your finger on exactly what is making you feel bad. This handy tool can help you focus on areas in your life that are causing the most distress. The Emotional Needs Audit is a quick exercise—don’t overthink it. Just answer the...
Is this a Happy New Year for You? For many autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, or otherwise neurodivergent individuals, Christmas can be tough, and the thought of the New Year might feel even more challenging. It’s often about the demands and expectations—the...
ADHD people are generally more emotionally sensitive and reactive than neurotypical individuals. My RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) is not triggered by criticism about work or things that are correct or fair. It is triggered by unfairness, gaslighting, rudeness,...
Introduction I can feel the loneliest I’ve ever been in a crowd of people, yet content and happy all on my own. So, how do we define being alone versus feeling lonely and isolated? For neurodivergent people—autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, etc.—these terms are highly...
