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I’m Not Negative — I’m Just Overstimulated: The Hidden ADHD Struggle Few Talk About
“You’re so negative.”“Why do you always have to complain?”“Can’t you just look on the bright side?” If you have ADHD, chances are you’ve heard versions of these lines more times than you’d like to admit — but what people often mistake for...
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Why Small Talk Feels Like Soul-Death: The ADHD/Autistic Need for Meaningful Connection
Have you ever found yourself at a small talk event—coffee in hand, nodding politely as someone rattles off about the weather, traffic, or their cousin’s cat—and felt your brain quietly screaming, “Why are we doing this to ourselves?” For many ADHD and autistic...
ADHD in Women: Understanding the Unique Symptoms and How to Manage Them
If you’re a woman with ADHD, or suspect you might be, you probably know what it feels like to be a little misunderstood, overwhelmed and often destructed. Juggling family life, work, and my own ADHD, I am very familiar with the highs, the lows, and more forgotten...
Overexplaining Everything: The Trauma of Being Misunderstood (Again and Again)
Why Neurodivergent Adults Over-Clarify, Justify, and Still Feel Unheard Have you ever caught yourself sending a four-paragraph message to explain something as simple as “I can’t make it tonight”? You reread it three times, add emojis to soften the tone, and still...
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...