Understanding Anxiety in Autistic and ADHD Folks – 5 Ways to Help
Insights into how anxiety is often experienced by autistic and ADHD individuals - and 5 ways to help. From an AuDHD therapist. As a counsellor, one of the most common…
Autism, ADHD and Abusive Relationships – Why it’s Harder to Recognise the Signs
Autistic and ADHD individuals face a heightened risk of victimisation and abuse, yet many neurodivergent survivors struggle to recognise the signs. This article explores why identifying abuse can be uniquely…
ADHD in Women
Many more women and girls are being diagnosed or starting to identify with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). As an ADHDer myself and a therapist working with this group I…
5 Reasons Why You Can’t Say No
Do you ever find yourself taking on too much? Do you feel you get overwhelmed with your to-do list, yet for some reason, you just take on more? Saying no…
5 Tips for Preventing Neurodivergent Burnout
Neurodivergent Burnout, the point of physical and emotional exhaustion, is often experienced when Autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent people have reached the point of overwhelm through prolonged periods of masking,…
5 Traps That People Pleasers Fall Into
When asked where you want to go for dinner, do you find yourself saying “I don’t mind, wherever you want to go” - even though you know you’ll hate the place they will choose? Or do you give up the comfiest seat for someone else, even though you’ve got back pain that day? Do you have such an urge to make others happy and not want anyone to think badly of you? Then you’re probably a people pleaser. Read on for 5 traps people pleasers fall into...