The Dentist, My Nervous System, and the Very Real Aftermath of ‘Just an Appointment.
A compassionate look at why “just an appointment” can feel huge for neurodivergent people, especially those with AuDHD and Tourette’s, plus practical ways to prepare, recover and ask for the care you deserve.
“You just need to step outside your comfort zone.”
For neurodivergent people, comfort zones can be vital information about sensory needs and nervous-system regulation, not avoidance. Sustainable growth comes from manageable stretches, support, accommodations, and recovery.
Love You, Panic, Bye
Too Tired to Sleep, Too Wired to Stop
No Planner Can Outrun a Frazzled Nervous System
Less Hustle, More Human: Why Brains Need Breathing Room
Spiky Skills: Capable, Struggling, and Still Worthy
Autism & Burnout: The Slow Slide Many of Us Were Never Taught to Notice
Living in a Paradox - The Co-occurrence of Autism and ADHD (AuDHD)
Living in a Paradox - AuDHD Life