My roommate has ADHD and I'm autistic and we're both overstimulated by each other's coping mechanisms - their music and movement helps them focus but overwhelms my sensory processing, while my need for quiet and routine makes them feel constrained.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people's survival strategies are fundamentally incompatible in a shared space neither can easily leave.
“Where Are You with Neurodivergent identity — autism and ADHD?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.