Publisher's Synopsis
The Book That Puts Words to What You Have Always Felt
You have always known you were different. You have spent years masking, pushing yourself to fit in, wondering why things that seem effortless for others take so much out of you. Maybe you have heard the words high-functioning, quirky, or too sensitive. Maybe you have been called intelligent but lazy, creative but inconsistent, capable but unreliable
Maybe you were never given the full picture of who you are.For many, discovering AuDHD (Autism and ADHD) feels like a missing puzzle piece finally clicking into place. But what comes next? Understanding yourself fullyâ "beyond clinical checklists and surface-level traits. This book is the guide to the lived experience of AuDHD, validating the struggles, explaining the contradictions, and helping you see yourself clearlyâ "perhaps for the first time.
- Do you struggle with time blindness, executive dysfunction, and productivity?
- Do you feel misunderstood in social settings, even when you are trying your best?
- Do you experience burnout, overwhelm, and the need to withdraw but find it hard to explain why?
- Have you spent years masking without realising it, trying to meet expectations that never felt natural?
You are not alone. And you are not broken.
This is not a self-help book. It is a self-recognition book.
- A deep dive into AuDHD traits beyond stereotypes and surface-level explanations
- An exploration of the emotional, sensory, and cognitive experiences unique to AuDHDers
- The impact of masking, burnout, and societal expectations and how to reclaim your energy
- A neuroaffirming perspective that prioritises self-awareness over fixing
If you have been searching for the words to describe your experience, this book may be the reflection you need.