Anxiety
2 terms
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A neurodivergent condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that significantly impact daily functioning.
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
An autism profile where everyday demands—even enjoyable ones—trigger intense anxiety and nervous system threat responses, driving a need for autonomy and control that looks like defiance but is actually survival mode.