I didn’t realize until writing this post how many of my “communication quirks” were actually symptoms of ADHD and OCD. I just thought I was… socially spicy. Turns out the brain has more influence on our words than we give it credit for. If you’ve ever felt broken because you can’t say the “right thing,” you aren’t. You’re human. And your brain is trying its absolute best.

You ever lie awake replaying your life’s blooper reel? Same. That’s where ASMR sneaks in—not the whispery weird stuff your ex mocked, but a science-backed hush button for brains that refuse to clock out. In this LL&S series, Tingles & Whispers, we explore how sound, rhythm, and human attention can calm chaos and help ADHD, OCD, and insomnia survivors find peace without the side of guilt