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Perfectionism and anxiety often go hand in hand, quietly reinforcing each other in ways that can be difficult to recognise. While striving to do well can be motivating, the pressure to be flawless can quickly turn into constant self-criticism, worry, and emotional exhaustion. In this blog, we’ll explore what perfectionism really is, how it differs from healthy achievement, and the ways it overlaps with anxiety. We’ll also look at common signs, related anxiety disorders, and p

Feeling overwhelmed or anxious is common, but for autistic people these experiences can look and feel very different. Sensory overload, unexpected changes, and prolonged stress can lead to autistic overwhelm, meltdowns, or shutdowns, which are natural responses that are often misunderstood. This blog explores what autistic overwhelm is, how it differs from neurotypical anxiety, and why recognising these differences matters. It also looks at common symptoms of anxiety and the

Rejection sensitive dysphoria is something that many people with ADHD and autism experience which involves a strong feeling of emotional pain being inflicted on someone after they feel like they have been rejected or criticised. It can, however, also be experienced by the general population and those who don’t have ADHD or autism. In this blog, we will look at the symptoms, definition and treatment strategies for rejection sensitive dysphoria. A comprehensive and very interes

Catastrophising is a very common occurrence for those who overthink and those with anxiety. It is something that can cause someone’s mental health to rapidly decline, as it not only effects their thoughts, but their behaviours, emotions, and cognition. Educating ourselves on this can allow us to identify it in ourselves and others, and therefore can allow us to research into how to stop it before more negative outcomes occur. Here we discuss answers to the question commonly a

Perfectionism is often mistaken for healthy ambition, but it goes far beyond striving for success. It involves an intense need for flawlessness, extremely high personal standards, and harsh self-criticism. While a little perfectionism can motivate growth, it becomes harmful when it starts affecting daily life; leading to anxiety, procrastination, and constant pressure to meet unrealistic expectations. This blog explores what perfectionism is, its meaning, how to recognise its

ADHD burnout is a common occurrence in those with ADHD. It can have a detrimental effect on someone’s personal, educational, and as we will elaborate on here, professional life. In this blog, we will go through what ADHD burnout actually is, what it may look like at work, and finally some tips for coping with it in the workplace. What is ADHD Burnout? ADHD burnout is when someone with ADHD feel an overwhelming sense of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion from constantl

Understand the symptoms of ADHD burnout, why it happens and recovery tips. Learn strategies to recover from ADHD burnout.

There is more awareness of ADHD in the workplace and society than ever before, which is great. However, knowing exactly what reasonable adjustments are to help ADHDers thrive at work are less well known, which can leave gaps for individuals and workplaces. In this blog, we will look at ADHD at work and the top 3 reasonable adjustments to boost productivity for ADHDers. It will be suitable for individuals, managers, HR professionals and peers. ADHD and work People with ADHD ha

Understand the symptoms of autistic burnout, why it happens and recovery tips. Learn strategies to recover from autistic burnout.

Why do people is procrastination with ADHD a common problem, and how can you stop it? We look at why people with ADHD procrastinate and how to overcome it in this blog, with 3 science-based tips.

Understand the symptoms of autistic burnout, why it happens and recovery tips. Learn strategies to recover from autistic burnout.

Many people with ADHD struggle with task paralysis, which is when you feel unable to get started on a task that you must to do. This may...

Getting organised is something that people with ADHD commonly struggle with. This may be getting started with the housework, planning...