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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

Perfectionism and ADHD may seem like opposites, one focused on doing everything flawlessly, the other marked by struggles with focus, organisation, and impulse control. Yet for many people, the two overlap in surprising and often frustrating ways. Perfectionism can push someone to set unrealistic standards, while ADHD can make it difficult to meet those expectations, creating a cycle of stress, self-criticism, and burnout. In this blog, we’ll break down what perfectionism and

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