Why Is Being Vulnerable So Hard?

Why Is Being Vulnerable So Hard?

At some point, most people have been told that opening up is good for them. That letting people in leads to closer relationships, that sharing how you really feel builds trust, that being seen is worth the risk. And on some level, you probably believe that. So why...
How ADHD Can Fuel Anxiety (and What to Do About It)

How ADHD Can Fuel Anxiety (and What to Do About It)

If you’ve ever felt like your brain is simultaneously racing and frozen, like you desperately want to get things done but something keeps getting in the way, like you’re anxious about being anxious and somehow that makes everything worse — we want you to...
ADHD or Autism? How to Tell the Difference in Children and Adults

ADHD or Autism? How to Tell the Difference in Children and Adults

Maybe you’ve been doing some reading lately. Maybe someone in your life — a teacher, a doctor, a friend who knows a lot about this stuff — mentioned that your child might be autistic. Or maybe you’re an adult who’s spent years feeling like your brain...
The Common Signs of Autistic Burnout

The Common Signs of Autistic Burnout

You know that feeling when you’ve been running on empty for so long that you can’t remember what full even feels like? For a lot of autistic people, that feeling has a name. It’s called autistic burnout. And if something in that description made your...