We live in a world that quietly glorifies being busy. Pushing through. Doing more. Giving more. And for a long time, you might have told yourself that’s just what life looks like. But what if the exhaustion goes deeper than tiredness? What if the things you used to care about feel flat, distant, or […]
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Have you ever felt crushed by criticism, even when it was kindly meant? Or found yourself spiralling after a friend didn’t reply right away? If so, you’re not alone—and you may be experiencing something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). RSD isn’t a formal diagnosis, but it’s a very real and often painful experience—especially for ADHD
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One of the questions I’m often asked is: “What’s the most important piece of advice you’d give someone?” It’s a difficult question to answer, because the most helpful guidance always depends on a person’s unique circumstances, needs, and challenges. But there is one idea I return to again and again — so much so that
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Masking in Autism and ADHD: Understanding the Hidden Struggle Many neurodivergent individuals—especially autistic or ADHD individuals —spend much of their lives modifying how they present themselves. Not out of choice, but out of necessity: to feel safe, accepted, or simply to get through the day. This process is known as masking—a survival strategy used to
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Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and OCD—and How CBT Can Help We all experience unwanted thoughts from time to time—strange, fleeting ideas that pop into our minds without warning. But for some people, these thoughts arrive more persistently, feel deeply distressing, and seem completely out of line with who they are. If this sounds familiar, you’re not
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