Let’s hear what you love about being neurodivergent and highly sensitive…

[@XX-el4bv]

It's overwhelming in so many ways, especially when it comes to humans and modern life - but communicating with animals, them trusting me, sitting on or next to me seemingly randomly and butterflies and bees landing on me makes up for anything negative. 💚🙏 I just try to avoid the places that drain me and watch what goes in or around my body ! 🤷‍♀️😆

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Thanks for your comment! I think this is one of the reasons why nature is such a balm for me… it’s a way to connect with other beings without the overwhelming! ❤️🙏

[@suzeh7389]

I'm neurodivergent in several ways (Dyscalculia, Auditory Olfactory and Auditory Tactile Synethesia, HSP, and an Acquired Brain Injury). I agree with almost all of what you said. I feel that all of these differences give me incredible empathy, the ability to see things from many different sides, a deeper appreciation of beauty (art, music etc), as I process it so deeply, greater understanding of my emotions and when I allow myself to, the capacity to be my authentic self. I would also add to these, increased resilience and determination.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Oh yes, of course! Absolutely agree with greater resilience and determination we have it in bucket loads ☺️❤️

[@suzeh7389]

Definitely. When I was diagnosed with Dyscalculia earlier this year, I made sure to research the strengths of it, as well as the difficulties. This has helped me to have a more balanced view of it and has even helped me appreciate it.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

@@suzeh7389 I think there’s a greater movement now towards talking about the strengths of various neurodivergence now, but there’s still a lot of stigma to wade through. Definitely important to research the strengths when receiving a diagnosis. Have you found receiving a diagnosis helpful overall? 🙏

[@suzeh7389]

@sensitiveyogatherapy Yes, it is definitely helpful. I always knew deep down, but it definitely helped to have it confirmed. It's less lonely. There are also crossovers with the other types of neurodivergence, which I mentioned in my first comment, which I found interesting. Holistic thinking, intuition, creativity, etc. are also found in people with Dyscalculia.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

@@suzeh7389 completely agree on the less lonely part. I feel the same. Also just being able to understand myself better has been important. Lots of ‘a-ha’ moments since my diagnoses. Thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙏

[@Tormekia]

I pick up on animal stuff a lot better than other people. Animals react to me better because I'm trying to be a polite whatevertheyare while others are just blundering in like drunken Disney Princesses.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Yes to animals! I always seem to attract dogs and cats wherever I go. I love their company ☺️🐶🐱

[@demondaddy328]

I, unfortunately, refer to myself as a sociopath with a conscience. I hate people. I am a misanthrope. But the empathy I feel is overwhelming and it keeps me feeling “human” more like an alien. I literally cry when they cut down lots to build houses because the dead energy of the trees is crushing my soul.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

I understand about the trees. I feel the pain of nature too ❤️