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Why Am I Always So Irritable? The Hidden Links Between ADHD, Stress, and Your Brain
You know that moment when someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” and suddenly you’re snapping like they just questioned your entire existence?Yeah. That. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I always so irritable?” you’re not alone. Irritability...
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ADHD and Career Success: Finding the Right Job and Thriving in the Workplace
Finding career success with ADHD isn’t about forcing yourself into a job that doesn’t fit—it’s about working with your brain, not against it. The world of career choices can already feel overwhelming, but for adults with ADHD, certain jobs come with extra...
ADHD and Risky Behaviour: Understanding the Thrill-Seeking Brain
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “Oh, that’s such an ADHD thing to do,” after they’ve made an impulsive decision, they’re probably not far off. ADHD brains are wired for spontaneity, thrill-seeking, and sometimes even a little chaos. But does that mean every person...
ADHD and Anxiety: Why They Often Show Up Together—and How to Manage Both
A tangled mess of thoughts, to-do lists, and what-ifs? You’re not alone. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had moments where you’re sitting at your desk, heart racing after reading a completely normal email. You try to focus, but your brain feels like...
Understanding and Managing Impulsivity in Adults with ADHD: Why We Buy Five Candles and Call It Self-Care
Impulsivity and ADHD - it’s like peanut butter and jam, only the peanut butter’s spilling all over your lap while you try to hold the sandwich together. If you’re an adult with ADHD, you might know this scenario all too well. You’re in the supermarket for groceries,...
Stuck and Can’t Start? ADHD Task Paralysis Explained (and Solved)
If you’ve ever sat frozen in front of a to-do list, knowing exactly what needs to get done but unable to start, welcome to the club—it’s a very ADHD kind of struggle. This isn’t your garden-variety procrastination. It’s something deeper, more frustrating, and often...
Why Am I Always Late? Understanding Time-Blindness in ADHD
Have you ever sprinted into a meeting or picked up your child 15 minutes late—again—and thought, "Why can’t I ever be on time?" If you’re living with ADHD, this scenario might feel all too familiar. Time-blindness, a common but often misunderstood symptom of ADHD,...