Autistic Shutdowns: A Guide for Neurodivergent Adults
Autistic Shutdowns are a natural and necessary part of Neurodivergent life. Learn all about Autistic Shutdowns in this guide for ND adults.| My Soul Balm
Have you ever heard of Triangulation? Even if you don’t know what it is, chances are you’ve experienced it. It’s what’s know as a transactional model of communication. You can find it in passive aggressive behaviors like the extended silent treatment. Or family members taking sides in an argument. It’s actually a pretty normal daily […] The post What is Triangulation and How is it Affecting Your Family Dynamic? appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Do you see the term Neurodivergent everywhere but have no idea what it’s referring to? How about acronyms like PDA, ODD, and ExD? Are you foggy on what words like stimming and special interest mean? It can be hard to connect with a community when you don’t understand the language they speak! That’s why we’ve […] The post The Neurodivergent Encyclopedia appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Let’s talk about boundaries. Everyone says we should have them in order to be mentally healthy. And I agree with that sentiment. However… If you’re neurodivergent you know that healthy boundaries are far from easy to navigate. And no-it’s not because something’s wrong with you! No, it’s due to a huge variety of societal and […] The post How to Set Boundaries as a Neurodivergent Adult appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
How much do you know about Autistic Shutdowns? If the answer is not a lot, don’t worry! We’ve got plenty of information and resources for you in this guide for Autistic Adults. What are Autistic Shutdowns? First and foremost, Austistic shutdowns are a normal part of life for many Autistics. If they’re something you experience, […] The post Autistic Shutdowns: A Guide for Neurodivergent Adults appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
First thing’s first: Neurodivergent Meltdowns in Adults are NOTHING to be ashamed of. I’m sure you’re reading this because you feel ashamed and/or frustrated that you’re experiencing meltdowns as an adult. I totally understand the sentiment. Meltdowns are excruciating for Neurodivergent people in general. But they are double difficult when we have them as adults. […] The post Neurodivergent Meltdowns in Adults – A Guide for Autistic and ADHD Adults appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Recently on our Facebook Page, My Soul Balm hosted our first ever creative contest. The topic was “what’s one important thing you wished people understood about mental illness” We called for submissions and boy did they not disappoint! We got some truly incredible subscriptions and it was hard to choose a winner. After careful deliberation, […] The post My Soul Balm’s First Ever Creative Contest Winners! appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Look, I get it – practicing mindfulness while dealing with mental illness or disability can be damn near impossible. And being told to do mindfulness by well meaning people is the literal *worst*. But what if I told you that we, as Neurodivergent folx can use mindfulness to our advantage? It’s true! By shifting our […] The post Mental Floss: A Neurodivergent Approach to Practicing Mindfulness appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Have you ever kicked yourself for being lazy? For letting those dishes pile up into a cartoonish mountain? Or cussed yourself because you just can’t keep your house organized no matter what system you try? How about told yourself you’re worthless for being unable to stick to the trendy new cleaning routine? I sure have. […] The post Mental Illness,ADHD and Cleaning – 5 Neurodivergent Strategies to Fight Executive Dysfunction appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
By now, we’ve all heard the horrific details of the Britney Spears Conservatorship. If you’re (rightly) shocked by the revelations Brit poured out of her heart a couple days ago, you’re in for a rude awakening. I’m going to let you in on a secret that every mentally ill and disabled person knows all too […] The post Mental Health Abuse: How Britney Spears Conservatorship Isn’t a Unique Story appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
You don’t usually hear the words “fun” and “Mental Health Treatment” in the same sentence. And for good reason, mental health treatment is serious business. But that’s exactly why we’re talking about the role of fun in recovering from a mental illness. It’s a lot of hard work to change your life from the inside […] The post Behavioral Activation: The Important Role of Fun in Mental Health Treatment appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Autistic Shutdowns are a natural and necessary part of Neurodivergent life. Learn all about Autistic Shutdowns in this guide for ND adults.| My Soul Balm
Neurodivergent Meltdowns in adults are nothing to be ashamed of! Here's a guide to navigating your meltdowns as an Autistic or ADHD adult.| My Soul Balm
ADHD and Cleaning don't go together too well. But what if I told you there were neurodivergent specific strategies that could help you clean?| My Soul Balm
ADHD and Executive Function go hand in hand with mental health in a world that's not set up for NDs to succeed. See how ExD might be affecting you as an ND.| My Soul Balm
