Category Autism

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Late Diagnosed ADHD & Autism

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Rejection. It’s not something anyone enjoys feeling. However, some people experience intense emotional pain when rejection, criticism, or disapproval is experienced. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), commonly connected with heightened emotional sensitivity in neurodivergent individuals, is exhausting and overwhelming. It doesn’t…

Neurodivergent Burnout: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Know If You’re Experiencing It

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What is Neurodivergent Burnout? Neurodivergent burnout is more than just feeling tired or overwhelmed. It’s a whole-system shutdown that happens when the demands of life consistently exceed a person’s capacity to cope. For many neurodivergent individuals (including ADHD, autistic, and…