The article explores how neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, navigate a world that often feels misaligned with their neurobiological needs. They experience a spectrum of feelings from confidence to overwhelming fatigue, which complicates their adult lives. Chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system, especially under stress, leads to significant consequences like burnout and chronic pain. This constant struggle fosters a feeling of being in survival mode, diminishing their ability to engage meaningfully, prompting automatic responses rather than intentional action.
Neurodivergent individuals often experience profound awareness of their differences, creating unique perspectives yet facing challenges due to competing societal demands and neurobiological needs.
Fatigue is prevalent in adults with ADHD, fluctuating between peak productivity and moments of feeling lost, reflecting the complex emotional landscape these individuals navigate daily.
An overstimulated autonomic nervous system can trap individuals with ADHD in chronic stress. This ongoing struggle can result in serious consequences like burnout and chronic pain.
Operating in survival mode can lead neurodivergent individuals to respond in autopilot, influenced by survival states which ultimately affect their interactions and emotional responses.
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