Author: Edda Mia Löhr
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Dissociation: A Defense Mechanism with Long-Term Consequences
What Is Dissociation? If you’ve ever tried to understand the world around you but suddenly felt numb, empty, or disconnected from your own body, you may have experienced a dissociative reaction. Dissociation is a complex response, often triggered by trauma, designed to protect the body and psyche from overwhelming emotions. It can feel like “standing…
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Insomnia and Neurodivergence: When Sleep Becomes a Struggle
For neurodivergent individuals – including those with ADHD, autism, and high sensitivity – sleep is often an especially elusive resource. Maybe you’ve experienced this: you’re tired, but sleep just won’t come. Thoughts race, your body feels tense, and even though the day is long over, your senses seem to be running at full speed. Insomnia,…
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Thought Loops: What They Are and How to Break Free
What Are Thought Loops? You might be looking for ways to escape your recurring thoughts. These thought loops are exhausting, consuming time and energy, and often surface at night when everything quiets down. For neurodivergent individuals such as those with autism or ADHD, thought loops can be particularly challenging due to specific cognitive patterns that…
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Identity Diffusion: When the Self Dissolves
What is Identity Diffusion? Identity diffusion describes a state in which a person cannot develop a stable and clear understanding of their identity. This term, prevalent in psychology, refers to an inner conflict that impacts decisions, social roles, and self-image. At its core, identity diffusion is a state of confusion about one’s “self,” characterized by…
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Hypersensitivity: symptoms, differences and how to deal with them in everyday life
You were probably looking for “hypersensitivity” because you or someone around you is having a hard time with stimuli such as sounds, light or touch. Perhaps you are wondering whether what you are experiencing is normal or whether it has to do with your sensitivity. In this article, we will look at the symptoms, the…
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Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD and Co.: Why Your Feelings Are Not the Problem
Imagine you’re in the middle of your day, and suddenly a wave of strong feelings washes over you – anger, sadness, or frustration that seem completely out of proportion. You might wonder, why is this happening to me? or how can I stop it? If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably looking for answers…
