Neurodivergence

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All things neurodivergent and relating to the broader neurodivergent community (and communities).

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It’s a busy, noisy, bright world. For some, going out is hard. (wapo.st)

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Some businesses are offering special hours and events for people with sensory processing disorder that makes sights, sounds and smells feel overwhelming

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That point about how sensory processing issues can affect your health is so on point, I had no idea how much of my general anxiety was caused just by the world being too loud and bright. Earplugs and sunglasses worked instantly where 5 different medications failed to do anything.