Tag: symptoms
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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…