ADHD Chatter AuDHD Expert: 5 Symptoms/Traits of AuDHD in Adults
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Dec 3, 2025 Pete Wharmby, an international bestselling author and AuDHD specialist, sheds light on the complexities of living with both autism and ADHD. He discusses why AuDHD can be seen as a blessing, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate his experiences. The conversation dives into the social challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, such as rejection-sensitive dysphoria and the impacts of masking on relationships. Pete emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself through diagnosis and offers heartfelt advice to younger neurodivergents struggling with societal expectations.
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AuDHD Can Be Complementary
- Pete says AuDHD isn't a curse and can be more of a blessing when traits complement each other.
- Autism supplies routine and sensory depth while ADHD supplies creativity and impulsive energy for his work.
Living On Borrowed Time During Activities
- Pete describes a constant feeling of running on borrowed time during activities where anxiety could erupt at any moment.
- He repays this emotional debt by taking several days off to recover playing video games and resting.
Routine Conserves Cognitive Energy
- Pete says strict routines conserve processing energy and unpredictability consumes his entire cognitive capacity.
- Travel or novel events trigger intense analysis and leave him crashed afterwards.