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Understanding Alexithymia under the Neurodivergent Microscope
In the diverse world of neurodivergence, the word “alexithymia” is a lesser-known term. It is typically overshadowed by more recognized conditions such as autism or attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with which alexithymia is often comorbid. Alexithymia plays an important role in shaping an individual’s emotional experience. As you read on, you will realize the light being shed on the intricacies of alexithymia and the importance of acknowledging ways to navigate wit
Dec 11, 20243 min read
Understanding Alexithymia under the Neurodivergent Microscope
In the diverse world of neurodivergence, the word “alexithymia” is a lesser-known term. It is typically overshadowed by more recognized conditions such as autism or attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, with which alexithymia is often comorbid. Alexithymia plays an important role in shaping an individual’s emotional experience. As you read on, you will realize the light being shed on the intricacies of alexithymia and the importance of acknowledging ways to navigate wit
Dec 11, 20243 min read
The Perfect ADHD Gift Guide
Shopping for yourself is often a gratifying and enjoyable process. Shopping for others, however, not so much. These feelings often come about since we always know what we want and how we would feel after receiving the self-picked items, but it can be hard to gauge someone else’s reaction. We want the gift-receiver to be delighted with their gift and more than that, use it! By Hailey D’Souza With this being said, we can acknowledge that buying gifts is not easy and many facto
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Fear of rejection and lack of social acceptance co-exists among most neurodiverse individuals. Often, this fear of being socially rejected by peers can negatively impact one’s sense of self, which in turn, can further potentiate symptoms of a condition. Conversely, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is depicted as an inclination to assume vague interactions as rejection and includes strong feelings of pain and discomfort. By Shayla Dewar @adhd_alien , ' How I Spot Rejection
Apr 24, 20243 min read
A Letter Unveiling the Hidden Burden of the ADHD Tax: Navigating Neurodiversity's Financial Challenges
Today, I decided to write a letter because I wanted to have an open and heartfelt conversation about a concept that many of you might relate to all too well – "ADHD tax." By Fatima Khan Lookmanji Dear Members of the Neurodiverse Community, Today, I decided to write a letter because I wanted to have an open and heartfelt conversation about a concept that many of you might relate to all too well – "ADHD tax." It's a term that might not be familiar to everyone, but it carries si
Dec 20, 20233 min read
What is Autistic Scripting?
By Sophia Yamini As awareness of autism and its varying features expands, a new phenomenon has taken center stage. This phenomenon is known as “autistic scripting” and touches on the complications of autistic communication, offering a different perspective to explore the world of neurodivergent concepts. DiverseMinds Bibliography Autistic scripting introduces the practice of selectively and repeatedly using phrases, sentences, or dialogues in daily life and social interactio
Dec 20, 20232 min read
The link between depression and gut health
By Sandra Kwan Fear of rejection and lack of social acceptance co-exists among most neurodiverse individuals. Often, this fear of being socially rejected by peers can negatively impact one’s sense of self, which in turn, can further potentiate symptoms of a condition. Conversely, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is depicted as an inclination to assume vague interactions as rejection and includes strong feelings of pain and discomfort. RSD and rejection sensitivity share si
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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