Neurodiversity
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Honoring the Experience of Neurodivergent Adults Living With Chronic Illness Living with chronic illness as a neurodivergent adult can feel overwhelming, especially when energy levels fluctuate, routines change, and sensory sensitivities are heightened. If you find yourself feeling exhausted, overstimulated, or struggling to keep up with daily demands, you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent individuals living with chronic illness navigate complex interactions between physical

Many neurodivergent adults grow up believing the same thing: “I’m just lazy.” You may have struggled to start tasks, lost track of time, or felt drained by things others seemed to manage easily. When those experiences weren’t understood, it’s easy to turn that confusion inward as self-blame. This experience has a name: internalized ableism. What Is Internalized Ableism in Neurodivergent Adults? Internalized ableism happens when we absorb society’s harmful messages about prod

Discovering that you may be neurodivergent often comes with a series of experiences that point in that direction. These experiences can range from struggling to form friendships, difficulties with eye contact, heightened senses, and challenges with focus and impulsivity. Many neurodivergent individuals can relate to the feeling of having to mask their differences to fit societal norms, but it's crucial to understand that you are not alone in this sentiment. The reality is tha