Did you know that neurotypical folks just can not think about anything for a period of time? Yeah, me neither.

#Autism and #ADHD lead to less synaptic pruning which results in a higher density of synaptic connections. This leads to brain hyperconnectivity, which is the cause of sensory overload and reduced filtering of irrelevant stimuli. It is as well a reason for difficulties with executive functions.

I wish I sometimes just could NOT think.

@jascha when I first developed long covid my brain went quiet. Like... absolutely quiet. No thoughts no sound no echolalia no music no repeating of earlier talks with people... just the vast nothingness in my brain. Tbh I didn't enjoy it very much. I was very happy to feel my brain and thoughts coming back after a few months (I could live with a bit less intensity though...)