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Having spent the last few weeks under the weather, and following my recent reflections on accessing healthcare, I wanted to delve deeper into the unique challenges of being autistic and navigating health. While accessing healthcare is often a hurdle, the initial challenge for me is something even mo

The past few weeks have been challenging. Balancing medical school, Behind The Smiles, running, social commitments, and the demands of everyday life has left me feeling like I was constantly chasing my tail. Eventually, my body and mind decided enough was enough. During this time, I found myself gr

As I’ve been easing back into the gym, I’ve realised how much it means to me to be able to take this step—especially because it’s been such a hurdle for so long. It may sound silly, but I think a lot of us, especially women, can feel really out of place in the gym. For me, walking into a gym feels

Inspired by Tania Martin’s recent post, as this year's GCSE exams are beginning, I find myself too reflecting on my own journey through them, which was perhaps the most challenging period of my academic life. For months, I was submerged in revision, trying to memorise immense amounts of information

I’m thrilled to share my first guest appearance on the podcast Empower Sounds! It was a pleasure to chat with Maahika Singh about my journey as the Founder of Behind The Smiles, including my experiences with being diagnosed as autistic and ADHD. Key Takeaways: 📎 Diagnosis Journey: I opened up a

I know I’m not alone in this, but if you’re wondering why a medical student, soon to join the NHS workforce, feels reluctant to use healthcare services herself - here’s why: While I could blame it on executive dysfunction - struggling to organise myself and figure out if I’ll even be free for an ap

Over the past few weeks, my once-reliable washing machine has transformed into a source of unending anxiety. Unexpectedly, each laundry load has ended with my clothes dyed in random colors. At first, I blamed myself, wondering if I had mistakenly changed my washing habits. In an attempt to fix what

Sometimes I wonder if things are 'people things,' 'girlie-pops things,' 'neurodivergent things,' or just 'Nidhi things'—and today was one of those days. Since moving to my new flat in April, I’ve been stuck in what I can only describe as AUDHD inertia. You know, that state where you know something

As students across the globe head back to school and university, I find myself reflecting on the myriad emotions and challenges that accompany periods of transition. For those of us who are neurodivergent, these times can be particularly daunting. Feeling like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster is a

When ChatGPT was first released, I was admittedly sceptical. As someone who is autistic, I often feel anxious about new tools and technologies, and if I’m honest, I’ve always been a bit resistant to change. However, over the past year, ChatGPT has become more than just a useful tool—it’s been a true