I’m a neurodivergent psychotherapist interested in trauma, neurodivergence, and culture.
Looking forward to slower, kinder conversations here. 😊

Functioning labels like “high/ low functioning” are meant to be descriptive. They don’t feel neutral. It can feel like being sorted into a box, no longer a whole person; but a category that doesn’t capture my struggles. When called “hf,” it can sound like, “You’re fine, stop making a fuss”.

On burnout.

Recognise signs early. Burnout looks different from tiredness, it might show up as sensory overload becoming unbearable, losing your ability to mask, increased meltdowns, shutdowns, or tasks that were manageable feeling impossible. The earlier you notice, the easier it is to intervene.