Tag: neurodivergent overwhelm

When your brain hits overwhelm, it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or “bad at adulting.” It’s because your capacity is maxed out — emotionally, mentally, or sensory-wise — and your executive function system has flipped into low-power mode. If you’re neurodivergent, this can happen fast: one too many tasks, noises, interruptions, expectations, or decisions… and…