My hens have been fundamental to me managing my chronic illnesses and neurodivergence. I discuss the key points and answer the common questions!

Neurodivergents in Nature - Southend-on-Sea brings together like-minded, positive and understanding neurodivergents who love to get out in nature or use nature to manage their neurodiversity. You will find us hanging out on the beach, in woodlands for walks or (in the colder months) meeting in cafes near the sea front for talks on neurodiversity, nature and wellbeing!

With neurodiversity, such as ADHD, or chronic illnesses, overwhelm is very common and writing a to-do list can often make it worse initially.

When you are overwhelmed, it can be easy to spiral and spend the day in paralysis, doing nothing. Here are two of my methods for coping with overwhelm paralysis— see if either work for you!

Global warming, human mental illness and loss of animal habitat seem to be topics that appear frequently in the news and in day-to-day conversation. How can we take lessons from these urgent and serious issues into our personal and spiritual lives? How can we live in the modern world in a more authentic, peaceful and sustainable way, in line with nature? Why do so many of us seem to be suffering from burn out, fatigue, chronic health issues or mental illness?

One thing that I’ve learnt being chronically ill and neurodiverse is that people don’t always want or even need your help. So if you are someone who finds they are constantly being bombarded with unsolicited advice, then you may find “Do you want empathy or solutions?” a powerful question to ask others and for others to ask you.