Addiction
Learning To Live: A Reflection At 9 Years Sober
Today, April 7th, 2025, i am nine years sober. Here is what I have learned.
Mental Health
Neurodiversity
Am I Experiencing Psychosis?
By the nature of the experience, self-identification is a hard target to hit without a great deal of self-reflection. While I have argued, and truly believe that there is a transformative element to the psychotic experience that can be channeled into positive change, I would not want to detract from
Neurodiversity
Monotropism: Monotropic Split & The Bodymind Environment
In This article, David and Tanya explore the bodymind as an environmental contributor in it's own right and how that contributes to monotropic split. It highlights the relevance of managing pain and illness for the prevention of monotropic split and burnout.
Trauma
Monotropic Split and Mental Health
Monotropic split, introduced by Tanya Adkin, explains how Autistic individuals experience cognitive overload and burnout due to forced attention to multiple demands. This split contributes to energy deficits and mental health crises, exacerbated by societal pressures. Creating supportive environment
Neurodiversity
An Autistic Addicts Journey
Almost 5 years ago I sat at my computer to write an article about my journey to self-forgiveness, acknowledging that I was no longer that person; I had grown beyond the toxicity of my addicted state and become something new. At the time I was 4 years sober, and excited
Neurodiversity
Am I Experiencing Autistic Burnout?
Autistic burnout arises from the relentless demands of a non-accommodating world, leading individuals to exhaust their cognitive resources. The concept of energy accounting, illustrated by spoon theory, helps manage daily energy like limited spoons. Recovery requires proactive rehabilitation, gradua
Autistic Community
2024: A Year of Change for Autistic Activism
In 2024, significant strides were made for Autistic liberation, showcasing both systemic failures and the strength of Autistic activism. This article focuses on the challenges faced in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), explores Autistic burnout, and talks about what the work of 20
Autism
The Link Between Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder
Our understanding of autism has grown exponentially since the days of Kanner and his ilk. Despite this, and the growing number of diagnostic referrals, misdiagnosis is still a regular occurrence. In terms of the misdiagnosis of autism, perhaps one of the most significant diagnoses to occur is person
Neurodiversity
Stimming: Why do Autistic people need it?
What purpose does stimming serve? Is it something we should be trying to stop? What should we do if stimming becomes harmful? This piece answers those questions.
Autism
Unmasking The Impact of Alexithymia on Autistic Lives
This article explores the impact of alexithymia on Autistic people, challenging common misconceptions about their empathy and social communication. It delves into how alexithymia affects social interactions, mental health support, and self-image. The article advocates for a shift in societal attitud
Mental Health Treatment Rights
CAMHS: 20 children's lives lost since 2019
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been under immense pressure for many years. Declining funding and resources combined with increased demand has pushed services into the private sector, lowering quality and outcomes. Combined with this is professional incompetency from lack of training, this can be seen in inpatient
Healthcare
How the privatisation of CAMHS harms Autistic children
Child and Adolecent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are commissioned with the aim of supporting the mental health of children and young people and reducing the risk of harm from crises. In terms of NHS services, one might consider this a high priority service that should be provided with extensive funding