The Neurodivergent Lens

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Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis?

Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis?29. Apr.25 Min.

Why Do Neurodivergent Individuals Experience Decision Paralysis? Do you freeze when faced with a decision? In Episode 3, we explore decision paralysis and the "don't knows" - unpacking why neurodivergent individuals are disproportionately affected, how alexithymia, shame, and anxiety intersect, and what self-understanding and psychological safety can unlock. In this episode, we discuss: decision paralysis and alexithymia, nervous system shutdown and overwhelm, the duality of shutdown vs impul...