Author name: Diana Garza

Confidence & Self Esteem

Navigating Emotional Overwhelm and Shutdown as a Neurodivergent Individual

Living in a world designed for neurotypicals can be incredibly challenging for neurodivergent individuals. This environment often leads to feelings of being overwhelmed, worthless, and hopeless. Understanding and validating these internal experiences is crucial for your mental well-being. This blog will explore why these feelings occur and offer self-regulation strategies to help manage them.

Confidence & Self Esteem

Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) & Neurodivergence

Living as a neurodivergent individual often comes with unique challenges, one of which is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). RSD is an extreme emotional sensitivity and pain triggered by experiencing rejection —real or perceived— of being criticized, or not meeting others’ expectations.This intense sensitivity can lead to patterns of people-pleasing, burnout, and further feelings of isolation and rejection.

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