Guides

One question neurodivergent adults often ask, with a short answer, the explanation, what helps and a few chosen videos.

Why is it so hard to start, even when I want to?Executive function and ADHD in adults: why starting a task is so hard, what "ADHD paralysis" is, and how body doubling and tiny steps help, without the guilt.
Why is saying “no” so hard?Why saying no is hard when you are autistic or have ADHD, how masking plays into it, and how to set a clear boundary with phrases prepared in advance.
Why does a small criticism hurt so much?Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD and autism: why a small criticism hurts so much, what the wave looks like and what helps in the moment and after.