Wisdom & Ish: Neurospicy Life Without a Manual

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Doing New Things and Accepting Good Enough
A week in the life of learning that everything doesn't have to be perfect right away to be valid. It's okay to start slow.
 • Samantha
Learning to Reject the Myth of “Normal”
Redefining "normal" as how my brain and body experiences the world
 • Samantha
Goal Setting When Your Brain Works Differently
Stop Chasing the "Should" Goals
 • Samantha
The Kindness Shift: How to Stop Fighting Your Own Brain
Living with anxiety and depression is becoming more common as the traumas and “unprecedented” life experiences pile up.
 • Samantha
Depression Survival Mode: The Basics That Actually Matter
When depression or anxiety hits, self-care advice can sound insufferable.
 • Samantha
You Need People (Even When You Don't Think You Do)
When I’m struggling with depression, my brain tells me a very convincing lie: people are draining, and I’ll be better off avoiding them all.
 • Samantha
When Planning Becomes Procrastination
Doing the work is scary; planning allows us to feel like we're doing while staying safe.
 • Samantha
Wisdom & Ish: Neurospicy Life Without a Manual
Wisdom & Ish: Neurospicy Life Without a Manual
For the late-diagnosed, the self-diagnosed, and everyone winging it. Real talk on neurodiversity, mental health & life.
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