Autism and Independence: Support for Adults on the Spectrum Navigating Responsibilities For autistic adults who are intellectually capable and often perceived as “neurotypical,” the challenges of managing adult responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Many individuals experience difficulties not due to a lack of capability, but because they simply don’t know what questions to ask or what […]
trauma
GLUT1 SLC2A1 Gene Mutation
GLUT1 SLC2A1 Gene Mutation – Mimicking ASD At 15 years old we finally realized that our child had a mutation on the SLC2A1 gene which resulted in a diagnosis of GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome (GLUT1 DS). This is another allegedly rare genetic disorder that affects the brain’s ability to get enough energy from glucose, leading to […]
Comparison Charts for Letter Disorders (ASD, NPD, BPD, OCD, ADHD, CPTSD)
Letter Disorders, Comparison Charts, Overlapping Symptoms. I am always confused, so I made myself some comparison charts with the help of AI. If you are also confused, you may find these charts helpful. Always check with your doc; this was AI-generated with my specific questions, so yours may be different, but at least it is […]
Psilocybin
Psilocybin and Mental Health: Navigating Therapeutic and Legal Landscapes Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms,” has garnered attention for its potential in mental health treatment. This naturally occurring substance is being explored for its therapeutic benefits, particularly in areas like treatment-resistant depression, anxiety in terminal illnesses, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therapeutic Potential […]
Grief and Loss
Experiencing and Resolving Grief and Loss when your person is still here Can we survive and thrive when our loved one has a mental illness (whatever the reason for the dysregulation may be)? This is a tough one to write because we are never supposed to negatively share our feelings about our loved one’s health […]