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In everyday terms: The Pomodoro Technique is like setting a timer for your brain to work in sprints instead of marathons. You focus hard for a short burst—like running a quick lap—then take a breather before going again. It’s a simple way to trick your brain into
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) In everyday terms: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria feels like even the smallest criticism or perceived rejection hits way harder than it should. It’s like carrying around a super-sensitive emotional radar—where an offhand comment, a delayed text reply, or constructive feedback can feel overwhelming, even if
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Stimming In everyday terms: Stimming is when you do repetitive movements or sounds—like tapping your fingers, rocking back and forth, or humming—to help yourself feel calm, focused, or just more "right" in your body. It’s like your brain’s way of self-soothing or expressing excitement,
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Masking is when you hide your true self to fit in with the world around you. It’s like wearing an invisible costume—copying social behaviors, suppressing habits that feel natural, and constantly trying to "act normal" to avoid standing out.
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Sensory Overload In everyday terms: Sensory overload is when the world feels like too much—too loud, too bright, too fast, too everything. It’s like being stuck in a crowded, noisy room where every little sound, light, or texture competes for your attention, making it impossible to think or
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Hyperawareness In Everyday Terms: Hyperawareness is when your brain gets stuck focusing on something you normally wouldn’t notice—like how you’re breathing, the sound of a clock ticking, or the way your clothes feel. Once you notice it, it’s hard to stop noticing, and it can feel
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Unmasking In Everyday Terms: Unmasking is when you stop trying to hide your true self and let your authentic personality shine, especially as a neurodivergent person. It’s about dropping the “mask” you wear to fit in with neurotypical expectations—like forcing eye contact, suppressing stimming, or pretending you’re
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Working Memory Bottleneck In Everyday Terms: The working memory bottleneck is when your brain feels like it’s running out of mental space. You’re trying to keep track of several things at once—like a to-do list, an idea you just had, and what someone just told you—but
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Autistic Burnout In Everyday Terms: Autistic burnout is when life just becomes too much—too many demands, too much masking, too much sensory overload—and your body and brain feel like they’ve hit a wall. It’s not the same as being tired; it’s a deep mental and
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