Addiction and the Search for “Normal”
Addiction is often misunderstood as a lack of willpower. This blog explores how dopamine, regulation, and nervous system needs can make addiction risk higher if you’re autistic or ADHD — and why it’s often about escaping a low, not chasing a high.
Why Those Who Are Autistic or ADHD Are So Often Labelled “Manipulative
Being labelled “manipulative” can be deeply harmful for autistic and ADHD people. What looks like manipulation is often anxiety, overwhelm, and a need for safety — not bad intent.
Time Doesn’t Move the Same For Us: Autism, ADHD and Picking Up Where We Left Off
A short, relatable explanation of why autistic and ADHD people often reconnect with others as if no time has passed — and why emotional memory works differently for us.