I wanted to write this blog today as I am myself struggling a lot with my Neurodivergent traits, which often make everyday life quite challenging. The experience of navigating daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming, and I find myself grappling with various aspects of my neurodivergence that complicate even the simplest activities. In all honesty, the avoidance is real. There are days when the thought of engaging with the world outside feels insurmountable, and I often fi

I have recently come across some rather shocking statements made regarding pathological demand avoidance (PDA), a term that is often...

I am pretty much struggling recently with a massive avoidance that seems to permeate various aspects of my daily life. This feeling of being overwhelmed has led me to seek refuge in different distractions, and my very recent avoidance tactic has been to embrace my ADHD side quests. These side quests often manifest as spontaneous interests or projects that capture my attention, pulling me away from the tasks I know I should be focusing on. Instead of tackling my responsibiliti