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When a neurodivergent brain hits its limit, it doesn’t politely ask for rest, it shuts the entire system down. In this episode, we break down what actually happens during a shutdowrn, why it’s not laziness or avoidance, and how the nervous system forces a full power reset when overload becomes too much to process.
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