“I feel like I have two opposite systems inside me”
You might:
- crave structure AND resist it
- want stimulation AND feel overwhelmed
- seek connection AND need isolation
The contradiction of AuDHD
ADHD:
- seeks novelty
- struggles with routine
Autism:
- needs predictability
- gets overwhelmed by change
Together:
👉 constant internal tension
Burnout is almost inevitable without support
Because:
- you’re managing conflicting needs
- masking heavily
- pushing through sensory + cognitive load
If this is you:
- “I don’t feel like I fully fit either ADHD or autism”
- “I’m exhausted all the time”
- “I don’t understand my own limits”
Strategy shift
Stop trying to:
👉 “optimize productivity”
Start focusing on:
👉 energy management
Therapy angle
This is complex.
And it requires:
- nuance
- flexibility
- non-pathologizing support
If you are interested in therapy, schedule a free 15 minute consult using this link. https://krishnavoratherapy.ca/contact/
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