Tag: NEURODIVERGENT
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When Everything Feels Like the Doldrums: How to Move When You Feel Stuck
There are days when even the simplest tasks—making breakfast, taking meds, running errands—feel impossibly heavy. You know you want to get up, but something inside resists. The weight of lack of motivation, exhaustion, or emotional numbness presses down, making even basic movements feel pointless. If you’re feeling like this today, you’re not alone. And more…
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How to Stop Caring So Much (About the Wrong Things)
Ever felt like you care too much? Like your mind is running a constant diagnostic, scanning for what’s wrong, what’s missing, and what needs fixing? You’re not alone. Many Veterans—and high achievers in general—struggle with an overactive sense of responsibility. The military sharpens our minds into a weapon for situational awareness, risk assessment, and contingency…
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Why Did I Word Vomit? Understanding ADHD, Trauma, and the Need for Connection
If you’ve ever found yourself over-explaining, over-analyzing, or going on an unplanned deep dive into your own psyche while replying to a Facebook comment—welcome to the club. It’s something I’ve done more times than I can count. Recently, I responded to a post in an ADHD group about how complex trauma (C-PTSD) and ADHD can…
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Reclaiming Your Power: Challenging ADHD’s Hold on Your Life
Scrolling through an ADHD support group, I came across a post that struck a chord: “Hi all. Thanks for the add. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to stop ADHD from taking over every aspect of your life, please?” I paused before replying, recognizing the weight of that question. The underlying belief—the fear that…