Posts tagged midlife transitions
When Your Nervous System Can No Longer Carry Everyone Else, By Julie Bjelland, LMFT
When Your Nervous System Can No Longer Carry Everyone Else, By Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Many sensitive and neurodivergent women reach a point where they can no longer manage everyone else’s needs. Learn why this shift happens, how burnout develops, and how to begin building sustainable boundaries and relationships that honor your nervous system.

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AutismJulie Bjellandautistic women, late identified autism, neurodivergent women, sensitive women, high sensitivity, autistic burnout, masking autism, emotional labor, nervous system regulation, boundaries, women and burnout, self trust, people pleasing, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming, relational boundaries, midlife transitions, autistic adults, internalized autism, chronic overwhelm Comment
Survey Results: Perimenopause and Menopause in Sensitive and Neurodivergent Women by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Survey Results: Perimenopause and Menopause in Sensitive and Neurodivergent Women by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

Perimenopause and menopause bring intense challenges for sensitive and neurodivergent women, including late-discovered autistic women. This September 2025 survey reveals key symptoms, patterns, and lived experiences across physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory domains. Explore validation, community voices, and practical recommendations for support.

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Autism, MenopauseJulie Bjellandperimenopause, menopause, sensitive women, neurodivergent women, autistic women, late discovered autism, highly sensitive women, menopause symptoms, perimenopause symptoms, brain fog, sensory overload, exhaustion, mood swings, rage, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, hot flashes, hormone changes, identity shifts, loss of confidence, autism and menopause, sensitive autistic neurotype, nervous system regulation, women’s health, midlife transitions, HSP menopause, HSP perimenopauseComment