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Neurodivergent Special Interests: The Power of Passion and Joy
For many neurodivergent individuals, special interests are more than hobbies. They can be steady sources of joy, focus, comfort, and meaning. These passions often help the nervous system to regulate, make daily life feel more manageable, and create a deep sense of identity. This guide celebrates special interests as essential pathways toward wellbeing, confidence, and connection. How Neurodivergent Special Interests Support Well-being Special interests are often misunderstood

Mema Mansouri
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Sensory-Friendly Spaces: Designing Your Environment for Peace
Our environments shape how our nervous systems feel. For many neurodivergent people, the sensory world is rich, detailed, and full of information. Light, sound, texture, and visual patterns can support your wellbeing or quietly drain energy. When your space matches your needs, your body often feels steadier, clearer, and more grounded. This guide offers simple ways to create sensory friendly spaces at home or work, honoring your nervous system as something worth caring for. W

Mema Mansouri
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: Making Sense of Big Feelings
Many neurodivergent adults describe an emotional experience that feels intense, sudden, and deeply tied to relationships. A small comment can land like criticism. A quiet pause in a conversation can feel like disapproval. Even imagining that someone might be upset can send the nervous system into alarm. If any of this resonates, you are not alone. These experiences often fall under the umbrella of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, sometimes shortened to RSD. Understanding Emotio

Mema Mansouri
Nov 8, 20253 min read


When the World Feels Too Loud: Living with Sensory Overload
You’re just trying to get through your day, maybe you're working, running errands, or sitting in a coffee shop, when suddenly everything becomes too much. The lights feel too bright, the background noise is impossible to filter, your clothes are itchy or tight, and even the thought of responding to one more message feels like a mountain. For many neurodivergent people, living with sensory overload isn’t just about minor inconvenience, it’s a full-body, full-brain experience t

Mema Mansouri
Apr 10, 20252 min read
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