Autism

Sensory overstimulation plays a big part in autistic burnout. So, in order to regenerate your nervous system and find your way out of the burnout, you need to pay attention to your sensory input. Your sensory system plays a big role in your well-being, and meeting its needs can help ease the weight of burnout. Here is what you can do to make the world more sensory-friendly (and pleasantly stimulating) to you.

Dear mum, 

I know you are confused about my recent autistic diagnosis. It’s difficult to adjust your view of someone you have known all their life – I know because it was difficult to adjust my view of myself. It took me some time and I understand that it will take you some time as well. But now I embrace my autistic identity and I would like you to understand it better.

I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD about a year and a half ago. Over…