by lhtmhhlc | Apr 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Have you ever had someone cancel plans and felt like they secretly hate you? Or received constructive feedback and suddenly spiraled into shame, panic, or self-loathing? You’re not overreacting. You might be living with something called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria,...
by lhtmhhlc | Apr 25, 2025 | Neurodivergent, Uncategorized
Introduction Stimming—short for “self-stimulatory behavior”—is a natural part of many neurodivergent experiences, especially among autistic and ADHD individuals. Yet many of us grew up being told to stop, hide, or “control” these behaviors. The...
by lhtmhhlc | Apr 23, 2025 | Neurodivergent
What Is a Meltdown? A meltdown is not a tantrum. It’s not an overreaction, a cry for attention, or something we can simply “control.” A meltdown is a neurological response to extreme overwhelm—sensory, emotional, mental, or a combination of all three. For many...
by lhtmhhlc | Apr 23, 2025 | Neurodivergent, Uncategorized
Introduction Fidgeting has long been misunderstood. Many of us grew up hearing things like “sit still,” “stop tapping,” or “pay attention.” But what if those behaviors weren’t signs of distraction or disrespect—but tools for focus, calm, and self-regulation? Fidgeting...
by lhtmhhlc | Apr 19, 2025 | Neurodivergent
What Is Masking? Masking is something many neurodivergent people do—often without even realizing it. It’s the act of suppressing or hiding parts of ourselves in order to fit in, avoid judgment, or stay safe. That might mean forcing eye contact, copying others’...
