Being Neurodivergent And Living In A Van: My Experience

A wee one where I talk about some of the things that I’ve had to contend with as a neurodivergent person who lives a very different lifestyle. Some aspects of this life are made harder but more are made easier, and I think that living this way is a direct product of the way I think and interact with the world.
I hope that by opening up about these things I can help to normalise the experiences of folks who have neurodivergent brains, and show that it’s not a bad thing to have a different perspective.
I hope it can be of use and interesting to people like me who are also on the spectrum and considering/already living nomadically.

[@piawal]

Just stumbled upon your video title and had to immediatly watch it, because I recently got diagnosed and I live fulltime in a van (now truck) since nearly 6 years now together with my partner and our dog. We call it our detox-journey, as we did and do leave behind so many stuff, circumstances of life and also way of thinking about us and life in general: we went vegan, got sober, parted from friendships that were‘nt really ones and so an. A really freeing time to stir our lifes in a new, healthier and more fitting for us direction, happy to be able to do that now, we are around 50. I did not know that I‘m neurodivergent when we started and it was a mixture of those aspects you talked about: feeling trapped in solid walls, beeing in one place for longer, always missed beeing in nature when lived in the city. Now we are able to change as we like or need it - and still love it.

[@marsmakesart]

thank you so much for making this video. i am an autistic person who is considering van life for sooo many reasons. i feel like i’m going stir crazy being stuck in the same place all the time.

[@katesclub8841]

autistic ADHD girl going into vanlife next year Im so lucky to find this video!!

[@rottedbug]

thank you so much for sharing. i'm an extremely anxious autistic person who's trying to unlearn bad habits and figure out how to become secure with myself. i feel like living in a building is too expensive and too trapping. i hate how America works and i want to get as close to a life that doesn't feel like it's working against me in every single way. i want to have the means to escape if i need to. i want to travel and not be stuck somewhere. van life feels like the lifestyle most right for me even though i still need to learn so much and i'm still so scared that i can't handle it, and there are so many resources i don't have yet. your words help me know that people like me are successful in doing this and that maybe i can do it if i try hard enough

[@Transitdaddy69]

@@rottedbug you will definitely make it!! I used to feel the same way

[@rayH357]

Genuinely grateful you make the effort to make these videos. I am the same, except im 51 and have wasted most of my life trying to fit in with alcohol, weed, other stuff, anti Ds and beta blockers, ah well. Ive found right environment, right people, is key as you have said. Best thing I can do, that is free, is proper meditation practice. Not talking about airy fairy meditation as put forward in western culture, im talking about meditation taught by Tibetan Buddhists which is learning to endure discomfort, pain, regardless of the thoughts coming to mind. You are obviously intelligent and know your mind, I wish you well.

[@Transitdaddy69]

@@rayH357 thank you: trying to fit in is exhausting right??

[@rayH357]

@@Transitdaddy69 trying to fit in has been a monumental waste of time. I exist and that's what matters to me until it doesn't. I avoid all the brainwashed people these days.

[@rayH357]

staying sober now without the shitty fellowships

[@rayH357]

thats not what I commented. I said something about staying away from all the brainwashed people. IM not always sober these days, i take a drink and a smoke but its not out of control hasnt been for years. I drive 40 to 50 hours a a week these days and make a good living

[@hanyan2012]

I’m going on a trip in a camper with my boyfriend from East coast to West coast Canada next month and your videos have been a huge inspiration to me!! I’m also neurospicy and have been craving a change in life and some adventure and life exposure and I’m really nervous but your vids have helped me so much! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@talithaholland4015]

first thing I noticed was your dope hair, the second thing I noticed was your amazing accent, the third thing I noticed was your green walls and I love everything about your vibes 😊

[@WeekendWanderersOverland]

That is a GREAT explanation of the safety and familiararity of surroundings in the van and yet the stimulation of new places.. to allow introspection and relaxation without the anxiety!

[@Mojokiss]

im ND and i live in a van - but dad died and had to do a funeral and come home - i went from heaven to hell and i have to travel back to heaven through hell so im getting the AC fixed first... meanwhile i got a dog, and i feel im baby sittign everyone around me when i myself live on a razors edge. cant wait to get back on the road, this time the van will be better than ever - im just really getting tired from being around normies

[@raczek204]

The title of this video is how i feel everyday and i dont even live in a van

[@danielcurry4282]

I so enjoy your videos and this one I think will help others see there not alone that struggle with anxiety and as you say spicy brain as always ✌️❤️🤘 and will be looking for the next one to post ❤️❤️💛💛

[@scottishgeekguy]

As much as I enjoy the quick fire edits on insta.... Much prefer the slowed down youtube vlog style.... (possibly cos I'm too old for insta and TikTok 😜)

[@Transitdaddy69]

@@scottishgeekguy good to hear this - I worry that people find the KZbin vids too slow

[@blueamenaa749]

Im in France. I kive in a mobile home with my 3 kids. I wish incould travel in an RV and see the world. I think we re doing the same stuffs each year. Even the kids want to travel.😂😂😂 thank you. Take care.

[@johnmurphy3798]

Very well said 😊

[@Transitdaddy69]

@@johnmurphy3798 thank you!

[@johnmurphy3798]

@@Transitdaddy69 just found you, lashing rain here in Ireland today,so doing all your video diaries ☺️

[@Mamajiggle]

The video is really helpful im feeling stuck in houses having a van in the driveway gave me the feeling of freedom even I didn't use it. Sadly my van broke and I could feel stuck maybe even depressed. Just having a car helps but it doesn't feel like a bug put house on wheels

[@wdwdHenry9022]

Hi wat was missing for me was spiritual practise go to temples meditate everyday yoga ... GOD.. devotion

[@plurabelle5]

How do you know if you think differently from other people, if you can't be in anyone else's head and know how they think?

[@glitterende-eenhoorn]

💙

[@Emperor-Quill]

This is why living in a van is on my list of "Places I genuinely wouldn't mind, and think I'd actually enjoy living in." Growing up, I was brought along on plenty of road trips, and always encouraged to explore. While I have that "Let's Go Places" dawg in me, I'm also on the spectrum and need a place to go back to that gives familiarity, and safety. A van I can to customize to my needs would provide that perfectly, I'd think! Great video!

[@noortjevlemmings5759]

🧡🙏🏻✨🍀

[@Yud45]

Wonderful!

[@Карл-г1ч]

Thanks! It was useful!

[@IoanSaid]

good egg

[@ulysselfbvdlmt]

Nice video !