🔵 How autism and adhd link to anxiety and depression:
these conditions
affect the nervous system (how the brain and body respond to stress).
everyday tasks can
become overwhelming, especially when routines change or things are too
noisy/confusing.
feeling misunderstood,
left out, or criticized can make someone feel anxious or low.
trying to
"mask" (hide their true selves to fit in) can be exhausting and lead
to burnout and depression.
🔵 common mental health issues:
anxiety: constant
worry, panic attacks, fear of doing things wrong.
depression: feeling
sad, hopeless, tired, or worthless most of the time.
these mental health
issues are not separate — they often come with or are made worse by autism or
adhd.
people with these
conditions may struggle to explain how they feel, which makes it harder to get
help.
✅ why this is
important:
everyone has mental
health, but people with special needs or disabilities often have extra
pressures.
they are not weak or
"just making it up" — their brains work differently, and they face
more barriers.
support,
understanding, and the right adjustments make a big difference.
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