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This resonates.

I found this video so insightful and reassuring as an HSP. Thank you!

thank you, so helpful🙏

Thank you so much Nichola! I really love your videos! Going back to school makes my daughter and me quite anxious (we"re both neurodivergent and school is very hard for her and so it is for me too, as I feel her pain very much and can't solve all her problems, even if I really try and would give everything if I could)... I'll definitely will try to follow your good sugestions for the bew start! Till now we always tried not to think about school until.the last day of the holidays and it really was quite difficult getting to sleep early enough and getting up in the mornings and beating the anxiety and all that stuff... Oh yes please... a video about sleep would be really great! Thank you so much for all that you do! A new fan of your channel from Germany...

I really needed to hear this today! But it’s so difficult sometimes, because then it feels that all the frustration/hurt about a certain situation is not going away. Anyway Thank you, new subscriber 😊

"Acceptance is not agreement" is something I really need to remember. Thank you.

"Neurospicy" is the new "neurodiverse" get into it 💅🏾

This couldn’t have landed at a more perfect time. Thank You Nic 🙏🏻🌙🤍✨

Is this emotion mine? 🤔I had never looked at it this way before. It makes so much sense. Thank you for that. It goes straight into my 'tool' box.

Yes! I am completely unable to tune out unwanted noise or other stimuli. I was an adult before I realized that it was even a thing that other people were capable of.

thank you

Very insightful, thank you. The people who drain you vs people who fuel you thing got me really thinking about my own life. I personally don't make enough distictions between how different people affect me for fear I am being judgemental, but you have a point. Might even be able to make more time for certain loved ones if I factor this concept into plans/schedules.

Thank you for the update. ❤

I've never thought of myself as neurodivergent, but frankly it rather makes sense. I am able to control my social interactions quite a bit, as I am retired, that helps. Your definition of highly sensitive person defines me to the T. I often need two or even sometimes three days to recover from a night out. I have a great deal of fun, but it feels like the price I pay is having to hibernate afterwards. So, maybe I am neurodivergent. Hmm... food for thought, although in reality the label changes nothing, but it is an interesting concept.

I am neurotypical, but I am an introvert. This really speaks to me. Thank you.

Is a hyper generalization a means of being honest with each other?

Life was much more confusing before my diagnosis (autism and adhd) and I didnt know what was "wrong" with me (thats how i perceived it back then) and i also had complex trauma i did not know of or understand yet (and didnt understand how autistics especially are "prone"). It was due to other women and girls sharing online about their experience that made me and my sister start to realize that we, too, were autistic and had adhd. (Its very helpful for us to share our experiences online, so thank you for being open about how you feel and having curiosity about other experiences). After the diagnosis i felt relieved but it wasnt necessarily easy at first. Started therapy, grieved, began understanding my life through the lens of how my brain worked and the nervous system sensed life. Its been a few years and man I'm so glad i had the confirmation because I've been working through the other side things that come with having a diagnosis and knowing " for sure" which was thinking oh i cant do this because of my "limits" and that was unhealthy for me at times. Now, i know my strengths when it comes to my neurodivergence and am grateful. Also understand what it means spiritually and ties into my lifes journey (neurodivergent people are here to teach a new way of life), know how to better protect my energy and space, work with myself and needs (such as sensory wise), i can set boundaries better, know what i need to set, not feel guilty about it, accomodate myself with my senses and ask others when needed for accomodations, healing and holistic practices to keep myself more balanced and nervous system at ease. My life is much clearer through the lens of knowing i am an autie-adhder 😆 Much love to you fellow neurodivergent human ❤️

summer is hard for me. sweat is my enemy. a hot bed is a recipie for insomnia. i cover myself with lightweight clothing and wear wide brimmed hats to avoid sun cream and biting insects. the glare and bright light is painful even with dark glasses. i get up before dawn so i can go for a walk before the evil sun comes up. i do enjoy the singing bugs, thunderstorms, fruits and vegetables and baby animals.

you have a lovely, even, clear voice. thank you for these videos. im learning to say no, but its hard after decades of people pleasing

ive had two big burnouts so far. they seem to happen after family deaths and big changes. i lost my appetite and a lot of weight both times. both times, i went on an SSRI until the weight rebounded. i had post traumatic growth afterwards (really looking inward and fine tuneing my values). its the silver lining, but i dont wish to go thru it again.

good advice to give your system a sensory break. i put a cold pack on the back of my neck and a cool lavender eye bean bag on my face in the summer. in the winter, a heated blanket around my shoulders and a weighted stuffy in my lap.

this is meant to be endearing. looking at your woven shirt makes me feel like i am wearing it and it isnt good for my tactile sensitivities i hope its super soft. the look of the texture makes me feel like there are fire ants all over my upper body😂

i like the label highly sensitive autistic. i have a question about term us. arent we all neuro-diverse? i think of neurodiversity as including all people on the planet. neurodiversity is similar to biodiversity. we are all included in the category of biodiversity and neurodiversity. i call myself neurodivergent to distinguish myself from the pool of neurodiversity that includes neurotypicals.

I started out identifying as a highly sensitive person - Elaine Aron style, but of course - I am autistic and very happy to finally know why I am the way I am.

As a Highly Sensitive Person as per the work of Dr Elaine Arron rest as you say in a quiet room, curtains pulled and hopefully some sleep three or four hours letter able to get up and gently on with things not really recovered though until a nights sleep has passed……….

Needed this advice today 🙏

I run and walk to help re-center. Initially I did it as a way to help burn off the energy that made me feel like I was crawling out of my skin. When I’m running I actually feel like my mind is moving forward and not stuck ruminating. My therapist told me this is a great practice, as well as alcohol abatement, to build up serotonin and get you focused on something you can control. Yoga is great as well, and far more accessible for more people than running. When I am injured I usually transition to more yoga. Bike riding may also be helpful as you get that same feeling of wind passing by and moving forward. ❤

Thanks for this! Yes, having a body practice (such as yoga) is so helpful for helping to regular the nervous system and to connect with one's body. ❤

Can you give any real life examples of "neurodivergent burnout"?

Thank you 🎉

That's exactly what happens me thanks I've a migraine but can't explain it will all go global and I'll explain it then people who Don't know me think I'm insane

It is vrqzy how we can be so much people pleasing and walking over yourself. I don't even have autism, but always need to have rules for myself because i quickly get overworked. When I do something, I give it a 100% so I cannot do everything like some other people

No matter where I end up working I always take on too much. It becomes expected and it just leaves me burnt out and still underpaid. Trying to change the dynamic, but it is quite difficult when people have become accustom to you just saying yes and have a hard time judging what is and isn't considered appropriate. It's a rough ride, but I'm strapped in and ready for different results in my life. It's the only one I've got after all. Thanks for the video ✌️

I really appreciate this video. I think it will help my partner even more than myself as I can see a lot of him in what you’re talking about

Today somebody asked me "Do you mind if I borrow this?" I was tired, masking and overwhelmed so I accidentally said "yes" when what I meant was "no, I don't mind" or "yes you can have it" 😂. I know that isn't what you talk about on this video - I definitely relate to your experience too.

Is hsp considered neurodiverse as well? Very often when I feel I'm getting progressively overwhelmed I feel almost like my body is shutting down. I start getting physically super tired, my whole body and my eyelids get heavy and sometimes if I don't take a nap right away I feel like my brain is getting foggy and it's hard to think. I usually wake up feeling much better. 😂

Thank you so much

I would love to take my bra off in the middle of the supermarket…… might get arrested!! 😂 Could be fun!!! 😂

Not sure how many times it's appropriate to say thank you for sharing all this 😊🙏 it's life saving ❤ I'm listening to all your videos today and it feels like meeting a new best friend ☺️

I'm so overjoyed that I found you! Thank you so much for sharing all this 🙏 I listen to you as if it was myself speaking. What a relief, a soothing balm, to know there's someone like you out there and you're not completly alone in the world ❤ I do agree with what you say, as I also identify with both - overlaping.

Your video has found me just now and watching it made me weep - it's like listenning to myself almost. I've been practising the same morning routines as you, and only learning the evening ones . I find that puzzles help me sooth and relax in the evenings. Thank you for sharing all this - it's very empowering 🙏 I'm joining in 😊

Yes. They're feeling doesn't match what they are saying. I find that extremely confusing and upsetting. I was told that I don't have access to discernment because I take others at face value, so now I know that, I can protect myself. I do need 90% alone time if i am not in work.

Love this ❤

Awesome video, very important topic, I was just thinking about this

Thank you for uploading! I’ve recently discovered your channel and it’s been such a breath of fresh air and you’re so insightful! I do practice yoga and I’m trying to be more intentional with how often I practice. I usually will go a few days without doing anything then do a simple 10 minute flow and remember how dramatically it can improve my mood and how my body feels. I’m always reminded of how we store our emotions in our bodies and how wonderfully yoga allows us to release pent up emotions.

Finding these videos about working with the seasons incredibly helpful, thank you!

I one hundred percent agree. 😊❤😊

I’m glad others are out there that share the same types of joy in life That alone brings me joy so thank you I also get joy from nature and seeing my children play and laughing My animals as well Mostly just being and taking in good air and collecting myself almost to the point of forgetting yourself, letting go and allow yourself to become one or observer of the life around you (Nature) is my medicine Blessings to you

Yesss! Thank you for the confirmation! I have been trying to introduce this to mental healthcare providers for neurodivergent people for years, but the idea still needs to lift off 😊

This is very helpful :) thank u. Some soothing music in the background will make it even more relaxing. Keep up the good work 😊