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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria – RSD
Learning to live and keep up as a neurodivergent brings so many challenges. The way we process, our understanding of other people, all...
Julie Jenner
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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How many ways are quirky kids “wrong”?
Being neurodivergent brings so many difficulties daily, especially if diagnosed late. Add to the trauma of not being believed, having...
Julie Jenner
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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The Spoon Theory – my understanding
The spoon theory came to us thanks to Christine Miserandino, and you can read more about her on her page at butyoudontlooksick.com I...
mandimartin7
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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Lockdown – have you fully left it yet?
I don’t know about you, but lockdown was one of the weirdest parts of my life so far. I am one of the lucky ones who survived it fairly...
mandimartin7
Nov 12, 20233 min read
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Stress – is it all yours?
What does Stress Awareness Day mean to you? Does it mean looking at all the things that stress you out? Or spending time thinking about...
mandimartin7
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Just one task? Yeah right!
How many of my fellow neurospicy people have been told so often to just get on with a task they’ve been avoiding? Which has left you...
mandimartin7
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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A 10-year reflection
Another 10 years have passed, and it is time to renew my driving licence and add a new photo. Well, what a revelation that was! When...
mandimartin7
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Is your comfort zone holding you back?
How many times has fear or uncertainty held you back from something you want or need to do? We create our comfort zones for many...
mandimartin7
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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Let's turn the tables...
Let’s turn the tables – how to recognise a neurotypical! We see so much about how to recognise and deal with neurodivergent individuals,...
mandimartin7
Jun 23, 20233 min read
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A little bit neurodiverse?
I have heard many people speak about levels of neurodiversity, such as Autism and ADHD, and whether someone is just a little bit or very...
mandimartin7
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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Why does ADHD seem “trendy” right now?
Since discovering my neurodiversity, especially ADHD, I have heard many different responses when I have spoken to others about this. I...
mandimartin7
May 9, 20234 min read
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One thought at a time? Yeah right!
Before I start with what I want to share, please note this is just my understanding and personal views based on my night-time wanderings...
mandimartin7
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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Do you need to be happy ALL the time to be ok?
How many times have you been told to cheer up, stop moping, or not to cry, regardless of what you might actually be experiencing? Lots?...
Julie Terry-Jenner
Mar 19, 20183 min read
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Good Enough!
I have found a recurring difficulty that a lot of people struggle with is that they do not feel they are good enough. Whether this comes...
Julie Terry-Jenner
Nov 14, 20172 min read
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Own your decisions!
Sometimes we feel trapped, or as if we do not have choices. We have pressures from life, people, and responsibilities - and these can all...
Julie Terry-Jenner
Jul 4, 20172 min read
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Don't let fear stop you!
So often in life, we are faced with decision or situations which creates a feeling of fear or anxiety. How we deal with this feeling is...
Julie Terry-Jenner
Jun 15, 20171 min read
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