Life with invisible disabilities but full of opportunities. Mental health, autism, ADHD
12 Aug 2022 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Learn something about life every day, even if it’s really small Today I learned that even when you reserve a generous time buffer before an important event, it can still fail you. A friend of mine had an important meeting and ended up locking his...
8 Aug 2022 1 minute read 2 comments valo
Some of us are particularly sensitive to others’ opinions and go far to earn a single word of praise. Essentially, we are so desperate that we would tie ourselves into a double bow to fit in what others’ expectations might possibly be. We ignore our...
5 Aug 2022 1 minute read 1 comment valo
I have a monster in my head. It comes often and tells me what I'm allowed to do. You probably think I need a psychiatrist, but my beast's name is migraine. I want to go out on a hot summer day. Sometimes it's fine, but my beast is afraid of the sun....
2 Aug 2022 1 minute read 1 comment valo
“You’re autistic; you don’t understand emotions.” This phrase can be hardly any more wrong. Maybe the assumption came because of the struggle of autistic people with fitting in and being socially clumsy. Still, being odd and sometimes responding t...
31 Jul 2022 2 minute read 0 comments valo
Meaning good is not necessarily healthy We all have experienced some form of trauma as children. Sometimes it came through an accident that nobody could have prevented. Or, it could be school bullying. In some cases, the trauma happened at home. I...
28 Jul 2022 3 minute read 0 comments valo
A personal experience meeting the reality of failed goals Being ashamed of one’s failures is toxic for one’s mental health and deters success. (Photo: Canva Pro) There are times when one feels ashamed of their mistakes. You may worry that others wil...
26 Jul 2022 3 minute read 0 comments valo
A list of the common disorders and their descriptions Neural cells (neurons) connect with each other, forming synapses. (Picture: Canva Pro) There are many different neuropsychological conditions that can cause a person to experience cognitive, em...
25 Jul 2022 1 minute read 0 comments valo
Appreciate them. Analyse them. Enjoy them. It is important to celebrate your achievements and understand what their strong points are. Make a list of them. Guess if you have to. Apparently, there was at least something good in your performance or c...
18 Jul 2022 2 minute read 0 comments valo
Pride in the positive sense has been a rather popular topic lately, though I will not ponder on the usual association with LGBTQ. People can be proud of their achievements, family, and identity. Identity goes deeper than just your name, your professi...
13 Jul 2022 3 minute read 1 comment valo
Time management is a real struggle. Many neurotypical individuals have issues with it, but in neurodivergent people, it is particularly impaired. (Photo: Pixabay) People with ADHD often struggle with time management and executive functioning. This c...
