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GIFTED, NEURODIVERGENT, AND EXISTENTIALLY EXHAUSTED; The Neuroscience of Existential Depression (Audio Version)
Why do some people seem to feel the weight of the world more deeply than others?
In this episode of The NeuroSpicy MomPod, we're exploring existential depression, a form of depression that often affects highly reflective, gifted, and neurodivergent individuals. We discuss the difference between clinical depression and existential depression, the neuroscience behind pattern recognition and justice sensitivity, why awareness can sometimes feel overwhelming, and how to care for yourself when you can't stop noticing the suffering and contradictions around you.
If you've ever felt exhausted by the…
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