Neurodiversity & Mental Health: Why the Struggle Is Real—and How Therapy Can Help
Jessica 2025-09-25T13:05:12+00:00If you’re neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, Tourette’s, or otherwise wired a little differently), you’re not “too much” or “too sensitive”—you’re wonderfully you. And yet, many neurodiverse people experience more anxiety, low mood, burnout, and overwhelm than their neurotypical peers. That isn’t a personal failing; it’s what happens when a brain with different needs must navigate a world designed for someone else. Let’s unpack why that gap exists—and how the right therapy can make life feel lighter, calmer, and more you. Why are mental health challenges more common in neurodivergent people? 1) Masking and camouflaging are exhausting. Many neurodivergent people learn [...]