Mindcoco Blog
How to Recharge Your Social Battery: Beating Masking Fatigue at Holiday Parties
The social hangover is real. Use these four essential strategies and discreet tools to manage your energy and reduce masking fatigue during holiday parties and family gatherings.
The Executive Function Cliff: How to Beat ADHD End-of-Year Task Paralysis
The end of the year brings an impossible pile of tasks, causing total shutdown. Learn how to manage the Executive Function Cliff and conquer task paralysis with neuro-friendly systems.
ADHD Impulse Buying & Regret: A Guide to Dopamine-Friendly Shopping
The excitement of a big sale is a massive dopamine hit—and a massive risk for instant regret. Use these structured, neurodivergent-friendly rules to combat ADHD impulse buying this holiday season.
Why Your Lived Experience Matters: Self-Diagnosis of ADHD and Autism
Facing high costs and long waitlists for an ADHD or Autism formal diagnosis? Read why self-identification is considered a valid, necessary step for many in the neurodivergent community.
Read MoreNavigating Sensory Overload: A Discreet Guide for the Neurospicy Professional
Fluorescent lights and office chatter are not minor annoyances—they're triggers. Learn how to identify common workplace stressors and find subtle sensory coping mechanisms to survive the open-plan office.
ND Brain Focus: How I Built the Perfect Soundtrack to Get Stuff Done
My ND brain used to feel like 67 tabs open at once. Building my own soundtrack changed everything. Here’s how curated music and tiny rituals help me focus, ease anxiety,...
How I Stopped Beating Myself Up and Finally Tackle Procrastination
“I’ll do it later” isn’t laziness — it’s an overwhelmed brain. In this guide, as a late diagnosed AuDHDer, I share how small, compassionate shifts helped me break the procrastination...
Supporting Your ND Friend Without Accidentally Gaslighting Them
Supporting a neurodivergent friend can feel tricky — one wrong phrase and it comes off as dismissive. In this post, we share practical tips (like listening instead of fixing, respecting...
How to Survive Social Events When You’re Neurodivergent (Without Faking Excuses)
Social events can be overwhelming when you’re neurodivergent — small talk, sensory overload, and the dreaded “when can I leave?” loop. This post shares survival strategies like exit plans, time...
Micro Mantras for When Anxiety Wants to Ruin Your Entire Day
Anxiety has a way of hijacking your entire day — but sometimes the smallest reminders make the biggest difference. In this post, we share micro-mantras like “progress over perfection” and...
Introverts Guide to Surviving Social Gatherings
Social gatherings can feel like a marathon you never signed up for — especially if you’re introverted or neurodivergent. In this playful survival guide, we share practical strategies (and a...
Humor as a Coping Mechanism: Why Neurodivergent Communities Bond Through Jokes
For neurodivergent people, humor isn’t just laughter — it’s survival. From ‘everything is fine’ moments to sarcastic one-liners, jokes turn struggles into connection and remind us we’re not alone.
Why Being Anxious Actually Makes You Weirdly Good at Certain Things
Anxiety gets a bad rep, but what if your racing thoughts and over-preparedness were actually hidden superpowers? From noticing tiny details to turning ‘what ifs’ into creative ideas, here’s why...
The Secret Language of Neurodivergent Humor: Why We Laugh at the Dark Stuff
Laughing at chaos, sarcasm, and dark humor isn’t just entertainment for neurodivergent individuals — it’s a survival tool. From decoding passive-aggressive one-liners to sharing relatable memes, humor helps cope with...
Is RSD Poisoning Your Relationship?
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can quietly sabotage even the most loving relationships. For many neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD, the intense fear of rejection creates misunderstandings, shame spirals, and...
I Tried Crochet to Help My ADHD & Sensory Overload — Now I Can’t Stop (And Here’s Why)
Struggling with ADHD, sensory overload, or anxious spirals? Crocheting might just be the unexpected tool your neurodivergent brain needs. From fidget-friendly focus to emotional regulation, discover how this craft helps...
“My Brain’s in a Blender” - ADHD, Autism & the Brain Fog That Follows
Struggling to focus, remember, or finish simple tasks lately? Brain fog is a common (and frustrating) part of life for many neurodivergent adults. Whether it’s ADHD, autistic executive dysfunction, or...
Unmasking ADHD Defense Mechanisms: From Blame to Growth
Individuals with ADHD often develop defense mechanisms such as blaming others, denial, disguising facts and lying to shield themselves from feelings of shame and inadequacy. Recognizing these behaviors is seen...
Panic Attack? Practical method to Manage Anxiety and Stress
Managing anxiety and stress is crucial for maintaining mental well-being. Implementing strategies such as deep breathing exercises, regular physical activity, and mindfulness meditation can provide immediate relief from anxiety and...
Why Do My Clothes Feel Wrong?- How Hypersensitive Brains Handle Sensory Chaos
Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience sensory hypersensitivity, leading to heightened reactions to everyday stimuli such as sounds, lights, and textures. Understanding these sensory processing challenges is...

