The ‘tug of war’ between autism and ADHD Sometimes, living with AuDHD can feel like a constant tug-of-war, with conflicting needs and instincts pulling in different directions. This tension isn’t always visible, but it is deeply felt. It can lead to confusion, emotional exhaustion, and lower self-esteem. Thoughts and instincts may contradict each other, so it’s easy to feel broken, or “too much”. These struggles are not a personal failing – they are the result of trying to navigate and function in a world built around neurotypical expectations, where ways of thinking, feeling, and responding are misunderstood.
No one experiences AuDHD the same way. The following are just a few examples of how autism and ADHD can create these internal struggles.
DEVON ADULT AUTISM AND ADHD SERVICE 10
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