Welcome to the QuirkyLabs Guides#
Here, we unpack ADHD, Autism, Time Blindness, Executive Dysfunction, and everything in between.
Each page is filled with hope, relatable stories, vivid analogies, and practical checklists — not cold, clinical definitions.
Browse through and discover a little more about yourself — one insight at a time.
Ever feel like you’re a ninja in a library, trying super hard not to get noticed? But whoops! You accidentally knock over a stack of books. That’s what it’s like when your brain has its own playlist, skipping tracks unpredictably while you’re just trying to blend in.
Sometimes, it feels like you’re wearing a superhero cape that’s actually a blanket. You’re supposed to save the day (or just get through your to-do list), but really, you just want to nap under that cozy cape....
Imagine your brain is a bouncy castle, fun but oh-so-squishy. Sometimes, you leap into a thought and whoops—bounce right off to the next!
Today, you’re playing detective in your own mind, wondering if your ADHD is just a sneaky disguise. “Am I really part of the bouncy castle club?” you ponder, poking at your thoughts like they’re mystery-flavored jelly beans.
But here’s the twist: every bounce, every wild jelly bean guess, is truly you....
Imagine it’s raining popcorn in your brain—non-stop, puffy thoughts popping everywhere!
Sometimes a storm of feelings whirls up so fast, you’re a human tornado, spinning alone.
But guess what? Every storm has its rainbow. You’ve got some bright colors waiting to shine through.
Feeling all the feels solo can be a rollercoaster—up, down, and upside-down!
Take a deep breath. Let’s find those rainbows together, shall we?
In the cozy corner of a bustling cafe, Sam was a whirlwind of thoughts and feelings....
Imagine you’re a playful squirrel in a vast, quiet forest. Trees are friends you haven’t met yet, but you feel a bit lost.
You’ve got pockets full of acorns (so many ideas!) but keep forgetting where you buried them.
Now, imagine finding a map scribbled with colorful paths and friendly notes. It leads to a cozy treehouse meetup!
Wouldn’t it be fun to explore together? Let’s find our way to that treehouse....
Imagine you’re a bouncy kangaroo in a world where everyone else is a turtle. You hop high and zip fast, excited to share all your discoveries. But your turtle friends? They plod along, steady and slow, often missing your jumps.
In relationships, it feels like you’re zipping through a vibrant jungle while others stroll a quiet path. Sometimes, you find yourself waiting at the crossroads, wishing someone would hop along with you....
Imagine juggling squishy tomatoes at a work meeting. Slippery, right?
You catch them, toss them, and smile like it’s a fun circus act.
But oh, those tomatoes are your thoughts, slipping and sliding everywhere!
You wear a sparkly magician’s hat, waving away distractions. Poof! Now you see focus, now you don’t!
Everyone claps, but your arms are tired. You just want to put the tomatoes down.
But guess what? It’s okay to rest those circus arms....
Imagine your brain is a bouncy castle, full of wild ideas jumping around. Now, imagine trying to line up all those bouncy ideas in a perfect, straight line. Tough, huh?
That’s a bit like ADHD perfectionism. You want everything just right, but your thoughts are having a dance party!
But what if you could dance with them, instead of lining them up? What if perfect was just having fun?
Let’s find a way to turn that dance party into your superpower....
Imagine your brain is like a super bouncy ball in a tiny room. Ping! Ping! It zips from one wall to another, never stopping.
Now, picture trying to catch that ball with a butterfly net. You lunge, you leap, you miss—again and again. Oops!
Everyone else seems to have sticky honey on their hands, catching their balls easily. You? Just a butterfly net with a hole. Sigh.
But what if the room opens up, leading to a vast, sunny field?...
Imagine your feelings are like a bunch of colorful balloons. You’re holding them tightly at a bustling, noisy party. Suddenly, someone bumps into you—oops!—and one balloon slips away. That’s like when a friend cancels plans last minute. Your grip tightens on the others.
Each balloon is bright and bouncy, full of your shimmering thoughts and emotions. When someone forgets to text back, it’s like another balloon tugs away, trying to escape....
Imagine your brain is like a super-busy bee, buzzing from flower to flower. Now, it’s time to rest, but guess what? The bee doesn’t want to sit still!
It’s like telling a bouncing ball to take a nap in the middle of a bounce house. Kind of tricky, right?
But here’s a cozy thought: every bee finds its way to the hive eventually. What if you could find a comfy spot just for your bee-brain to relax?...