Everyone Doesn't Have ADHDThere’s a Lot More to ADHD Than Just a Lack of Focus The true depths of ADHD's impact can stretch far beyond a lack of focus, and beyond the flippant usage of the clinal diagnosis. By Devrupa Rakshit
I'm Sure Everyone Hates Me!Why Some People Expect Catastrophes in Everyday Situations Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion leading people down a spiral of negativity, and making them prone to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. By Devrupa Rakshit
Where's My Mask?How Sexism Leads to the Frequent Misdiagnosis of Autistic Women One of the biggest roadblocks to the diagnosis of autism in women is masking, or the suppression of one’s true self by autistic individuals. By Devrupa Rakshit
Not My Cup of TeaWhy Meditation Works For Some People, But Not Others Despite being a practice hailed by many, meditation can, indeed, trigger adverse effects, including depression and anxiety, in some people. By Devrupa Rakshit
Win For DiversityThe Link Between Neurodivergence and Queerness, Explained The struggle to fit within a society that idealizes neurotypical brains can lead neurodivergent individuals to question a multitude of social norms -- including those around gender and sexuality. By Devrupa Rakshit
Systemic IgnoranceIndian Mental Health Professionals Continue To Be Ignorant About Neurodivergence. How Are People Coping? Without access to empathetic therapists, the only recourse for neurodivergent people is informal networks created by others in the community. By Devrupa Rakshit
No Way To AvoidWhat Makes an ‘Autistic Burnout’ Different From a Regular Burnout? Common stressors that trigger autistic burnouts can include sensory overload, social demands, and changes in routine. By Devrupa Rakshit
No In-BetweensIs This Normal? ‘I Can’t Do Anything in Moderation’ Dubbed as extreme behavior, being unable to function in moderation is considered a form of cognitive distortion in the brain. By Devrupa Rakshit
What Was I Saying?Is This Normal? “I Lose My Train of Thought When I Look People in the Eye” Making eye contact can hijack people's brains in a way that makes it difficult for them think and process -- making it difficult to talk. By Devrupa Rakshit
Slow ChangeHow Autism Interventions Are Starting to Move Away From ‘Fixing’ Autistic People The neurodiversity movement is gradually changing the focus of autism-related healthcare from "cure" to "care." By Devrupa Rakshit
Cocoons of RespiteHow Communities Offer Joy, Belongingness to Disabled People – In Both Reel and Real Life The difference between the ways disabled and non-disabled people experience the world, can create a vast empathy gap between them. By Devrupa Rakshit
Gotta Manage Somehow!What It’s Like To Live With: A Math Learning Disability "My diagnosis helped explain my struggles, but it didn't come with access to resources [to] help me navigate school with a learning disorder." By Devrupa Rakshit
Smoking The Anxiety AwayCannabis May Improve the Quality of Autistic Adults’ Lives, Suggests Study The objective isn't to modify people's autistic traits, but address the burden of associated symptoms like generalised and social anxiety. By Devrupa Rakshit
Chasing SlumberWhat It’s Like to Live With: Chronic Sleeplessness "What really bothers me is people thinking an insomniac can't sleep because they're not trying hard enough." By Devrupa Rakshit
Sleepless At NightIs This Normal? “I Can’t Make Myself Go To Bed on Time” Differences in circadian rhythms determine our chronotype -- determining whether we’re "morning larks" or "night owls." By Devrupa Rakshit
Reframing The NarrativePeople With Dyslexia May Be Better Than Others at Making Some Decisions, Suggests Research "The deficit-centered view of dyslexia isn't telling the whole story." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Happier With My HeadphonesIs This Normal? “I Hate Concerts” Heightened sensitivity to stimuli can make concerts and live music unenjoyable and even painful for many. By Devrupa Rakshit
Contagious TearsIs This Normal? “I Tear Up Every Time I Try to Pacify Someone Who’s Crying” "[E]motions can really be contagious. It’s called emotional contagion, and sharing emotions can happen easier than you’d think." By Devrupa Rakshit