More than eight in 10 people with ADHD or autism say they have struggled with their mental health. Behind that statistic is a story of masking, misunderstanding and years spent wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.
Why does your brain suddenly come alive at bedtime? If you’re neurodivergent, the answer could lie in everything from ADHD and racing thoughts to a body clock that simply runs differently.
Do you find yourself avoiding social plans, snapping at loved ones or needing more time alone during menopause? We explore how hormonal changes may affect autistic people and what can help with social burnout.
Scientists once thought they couldn’t occur together – now, research shows that conflicting ADHD and autism symptoms may be making diagnosis harder. We spoke with certified ADHD and AuDHD coach Saara Kuvaja to find out more.
A PMDD diagnosis can be life-changing when years of confusing symptoms finally have a name. But for author Laura Elizabeth Woollett, a medical emergency raised new questions about hormones, neurodivergence and mental health.
Is it ‘menopause brain’ – or have you always had ADHD or autism without realising? Here’s how to tell.
If you never know what you feel, life can be more complex and frustrating than it needs to be. We asked an expert all about alexithymia (or ‘emotional blindness’) and how to navigate it. Words: Amy Mica Marsden. Images: Shutterstock. It often goes unnoticed, and in fact many people don’t even realise they have it. […]
From workplace challenges to social exhaustion, Anne Fletcher explores the subtle traits of autism that can remain hidden for decades before a diagnosis. Words: Anne Fletcher. Images: Shutterstock. I remember the first time I heard about autism. It was the 80s, and Dustin Hoffman was huge. Then he did Rain Man. It took the world […]
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