Adults

Have you ever stared at an email for so long it felt like a staring contest – and lost? Maybe you know the task is urgent, you’ve got post-its all over your monitor, your calendar’s dinging at you like a needy pet, and yet… nothing happens. That’s executive...

More Than Just Forgetfulness: The ADHD Object Disappearing Act   If you have ADHD (or love someone who does), you’ve likely experienced the Great Disappearing Act - where objects seem to vanish into thin air. Your phone was just in your hand, but now it’s...

ADHD and fatigue don’t often appear together in popular images of the condition, but they’re deeply connected for many adults—especially women. While most people associate ADHD with hyperactivity and nonstop energy, the reality for many is quite the opposite: constant...

If you have ADHD and you're struggling to stay organised, meet deadlines, or manage distractions at work, you’re not alone. Many adults with ADHD benefit from simple, effective workplace accommodations—and yes, you're legally entitled to request them. Whether you're...

Let’s be real: maintaining adult friendships is hard enough when life gets busy. Add ADHD into the mix, and suddenly you’re ghosting people without meaning to, replaying every awkward moment from that lunch six weeks ago, and wondering if your best friend secretly...

ADHD and laziness are often mistakenly linked—but it’s time to separate myth from reality. When someone with ADHD struggles to start a task, leaves projects unfinished, or hyperfocuses on one thing while ignoring everything else, it’s often misread as a lack of...

Living with ADHD as an adult can feel like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle – you’re just trying to keep it all together without accidentally burning the house down. As a middle-aged woman with ADHD, I’ve learned that time management with ADHD isn’t...

ADHD and boredom don’t just go hand in hand—they crash into each other. For people with ADHD, boredom isn’t a fleeting annoyance; it’s a mentally and physically uncomfortable state that demands immediate escape. Your brain screams, “Do something! Anything!” while...

When people ask, 'Is ADHD a superpower or a struggle?', the answer is often complicated. Many with ADHD experience both—sometimes within the same hour. When people with ADHD hear the phrase, “Well, at least you have superpowers!” it can evoke mixed reactions. Some...