The Gifted Neurodiverse 2e Life Blog

Real talk and expert insight on the highs and lows of being gifted, neurodivergent, and everything in between. Support for teens, young adults, and the people who care about them.

May 30, 2025

Signs of Burnout in Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Students

That once-driven, high-achieving student now seems stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally shut down. This post explores the hidden signs of burnout in college-age and young adult 2e individuals—and why so many slip through the cracks without support.

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May 16, 2025

Is It Social Anxiety or Just Overwhelm? Supporting 2e Teens with Social Struggles

Your teen avoids group activities, masks discomfort around peers, and comes home emotionally drained. Is it social anxiety—or something more nuanced? This post unpacks the hidden reasons gifted and twice-exceptional teens struggle socially and what it means for their growth and identity.

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May 02, 2025

What to Do When Your Gifted Teen Has Anxiety or Depression

Smart doesn’t mean immune. Learn how anxiety and depression can hide behind high achievement, why gifted teens are especially vulnerable, and what parents often overlook in the process. These insights might change the way you see your teen—and yourself.

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Apr 18, 2025

Your Gifted Teen Is Struggling—Here’s Why (and How Therapy Can Help)

Think your gifted teen is just being lazy or moody? Learn the real reasons bright teens struggle with emotional intensity, executive functioning, and identity—and how therapy can help them thrive...

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Apr 04, 2025

Why Your Gifted Teen Is Struggling (and It’s Not What You Think)

Gifted and twice-exceptional teens are often misunderstood. While their intelligence is celebrated, their internal battles—like executive dysfunction, loneliness, and perfectionism—go unseen. Learn what your teen truly needs to thrive...

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Mar 28, 2025

When to Consider Therapy for a Twice-Exceptional (2e) Young Adult

Learn when therapy might benefit your twice-exceptional (2e) teen or young adult. Explore the signs that it's time to seek support—and how therapy can help them thrive as their authentic, gifted selves.

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Mar 14, 2025

Breaking Through the Noise: Helping Twice-Exceptional Teens with ADHD Find Their Path

Twice-exceptional teens with ADHD face unique challenges as they navigate school, social circles, and self-discovery. From academic struggles to feeling misunderstood by peers, find out how tailored support can help them build confidence and thrive...

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