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From starting the world, seeing things differently, and struggling to fit in socially. The pressure to mask so you don’t stand out like a sore thumb, but in the midst of masking, we’re trynna figure out ways to bridge that gap between where we are now, and where we need to be by “societal standards”. 

The birth of our anxiety for the neurodivergent

This messes with the mental health, as a result, you either 

• keep yourself to yourself, or

• continue to mask

Keeping yourself to yourself runs the risk of being singled out. Continuing to mask is like giving your anxiety Adderall. Pick your poison!

Sometimes the mask is blown out, and you’re exposed. This exposure can look like you being:

• a “nerd”

• “dumb” 

• “slow” 

• ultimately different

It fucks with your mentals, is exhausting, and is directly linked to

• Heightened anxiety

• Depression

• Burnout

• Suicidal ideation

“You’re Sensitive”

Some of us neurodivergent might be sensitive, so we hold onto these feelings of rejection and other forms of “bullying”; we’re like elephants, we don’t forget, we make mental notes…

For some of us who find our uniqueness and strengths that come with being neurodivergent; It can somewhat add value, and as a result, we’re back in the social charts again. 

The safe zone

This transition in life is quite interesting because this is where it’s easier to be yourself, ultimately masking less and thanking God that you’re not the “sore thumb” you once were. 

Don’t judge me, but I’m like 50 Cent when it comes to being petty. I’ll remind the people who “name-called” me that the tide has changed. I’m sorry, but I’m not sorry.

Finally

It might feel vindicating for some of us neurodivergents who were able to get through the early challenges, but the journey continues. 

It’s a continuous battle, but when I think about the number of neurodivergents that I know who weren’t able to get through those challenges…

It’s heartbreaking to think about what they could have become in a different environment or set of circumstances. 

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New research shows that many people with ADHD (up to 75-80%) have messed up body clocks, leading to:

• Late bedtimes

• Trouble falling asleep, and

• Feeling tired during the day

Simple fixes like morning bright light, evening low-dose melatonin, and better sleep habits can reset the clock earlier, helping reduce ADHD symptoms, improve behavior, sleep, and daily life.

In other neuro-related news…

Bezos Awards $5M to Neurodiversity Education Leader: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos gave $5M to David Flink of The Neurodiversity Alliance for student-led inclusive clubs. Boosts mentorship and challenges stigma, aiming for 2,000+ sites by 2028.

Neurodiversity as Entrepreneurial Superpower: New University of Surrey research argues ADHD, dyslexia, and bipolar traits fuel innovation and business growth, urging policymakers to reframe them as assets, not deficits. Biological differences drive unique problem-solving, huge for workplace advocacy.

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Lastly,

Stay Different,

The AuDHD Exec

Disclaimer: I am not your psychiatrist, coach, doctor. Neurodiverse Diary does not provide medical services or professional counselling and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Everything I publish represents my opinions, experience, not advice.