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Writings on nervous system regulation, burnout, and neurodivergent existence.
Is Polyvagal Theory Debunked? What the 2026 Research Debate Means for Neurodivergent Nervous Systems
May 7, 2026
A 39-author expert evaluation declared polyvagal theory 'untenable.' Almost nobody is talking about what this means for neurodivergent people.
Functional Freeze vs ADHD Paralysis: What Your Nervous System Is Actually Doing
April 24, 2026
Functional freeze and ADHD paralysis look the same from the outside. From the inside, they involve different biology and need different responses. Here's how to tell which one you're in.