AuDHD recognition map
Loopfield
Find the loops you already live in — subtle patterns at the ADHD × autism intersection, grounded in mechanisms, told in felt language.
Start with a story you might already know
Three cinematic rides through loops that rarely get spoken fully — then step into the live field of 44 patterns.
Relational Safety Loop
The Rejection-Withdrawal Spiral
Perceived rejection triggers high arousal before emotional labeling catches up, so withdrawal feels protective. Reduced social-thread continuity raises reconnection cost, which increases isolation and sensitivity to the next rejection cue.
Energy Depletion Loop
The Capacity Collapse
Masking and sensory load drain regulatory bandwidth faster than recovery actions can start. As initiation fails, shame and demand pressure rise, which deepens burnout and lowers next-day capacity.
Hyperfocus Debt Loop
The Hyperfocus Debt Loop
Sustained tunnel engagement postpones body maintenance and recovery behaviors. The resulting recovery debt lowers next-day control and increases pain/fatigue, making future tunnels less stable.