December 2022

Graphic of a person planning their recovery with sticky notes and a calendar. Title reads “Autistic Burnout Recovery – How to Build a Recovery Plan.”

Autistic Burnout Recovery: How to Build a Recovery Plan

December 28, 2022 Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products that I believe will be valuable to my readers. If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you

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Illustration with the title 'What Causes Autistic Burnout? How to Identify Root Causes.' A tired-looking person sits at a desk with their head resting on their hand, surrounded by papers and pens. Created by Neurodivergent Insights.

What Causes Autistic Burnout? How to Identify Root Causes

December 26, 2022 Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products that I believe will be valuable to my readers. As an Autistic person, have you ever felt overwhelmed and

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Graphic titled 'ADHD and Tea Benefits – 10 Teas that Calm Stress and Anxiety.' Below the text is an illustration of a pink teacup with a teabag tag hanging over the side. Created by Neurodivergent Insights.

ADHD and Tea Benefits: 10 Teas that Calm Stress and Anxiety

December 23, 2022 Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Neurodivergent Insights! Discover what the science says about teas and how certain tea herbs

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Infographic titled “Hypoarousal & Hyperarousal – How to Tell Which State You’re In” with a diagram. It shows a wave line labeled “Window of Tolerance” with two dashed arrows: one rising into Hyperarousal and one falling into Hypoarousal. The optimal zone is described as “able to deal with stress effectively.”

Hypoarousal and Hyperarousal: How to Tell Which State You’re In

December 21, 2022 What exactly is hypoarousal, and how does it differ from hyperarousal? In my experience as a clinician, understanding these nervous system states can empower you to regain a sense of control over your body’s responses. By learning about the nervous system, you can better observe what’s happening within and respond to your

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Graphic titled '9 Relaxation Exercises for Sleep – Feel Calm & Get Better Rest.' A person with headphones lies back looking relaxed, surrounded by stars. Created by Neurodivergent Insights.

9 Relaxation Exercises for Sleep: Feel Calm & Get Better Rest

December 15, 2022 Sleep trouble is very common in this day and age. Because so many of us are overworked, have neurodivergence or undiagnosed medical conditions, deal with mental health issues, and more, our sleep is usually one of the first things to be affected. Thankfully, there are things we can do to actively protect

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CBT-I and Insomnia: Train Your Brain to Get Good Sleep

When we are consistently struggling with insomnia or other sleep-related problems, our minds can sometimes get involved and make our sleep issues much worse. It’s easy to get into harmful thought and behavior patterns that enforce poor sleep. Thankfully, CBT-I (or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) is a powerful school of psychology that gives us

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