Adults

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: How ADHD Turns Feedback into a Personal Attack
Did you know that up to 99% of adults with ADHD experience emotional dysregulation—and for many, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and ADHD go hand in hand? RSD can turn even the smallest hint of criticism into a full-blown emotional crisis, leaving you doubting your...

ADHD and Menopause: Navigating Two Life Transitions
Imagine this: You’ve managed your ADHD for years, built up a reliable toolkit of strategies, and have a career that thrives on organisation and adaptability. Then, in your late 40s or early 50s, ..those tried-and-true methods suddenly feel less effective. That’s often...

How Does It Feel to Have ADHD?
Imagine waking up each morning with your brain already buzzing, as if a thousand tabs are open in your head, each playing its own soundtrack. One tab is reminding you about that email you forgot to send, another is replaying a conversation you had two weeks ago, and...

Late to the ADHD Party: How Women Diagnosed as Adults Describe Their Journey
"I always felt like something was off, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. When I finally got my ADHD diagnosis, it was like a fog lifted, and for the first time, everything made sense.” These words, shared by Clara, a 37-year-old teacher diagnosed just two...

New Year, Same ADHD? Setting Realistic Resolutions
Why New Year’s Resolutions Often Feel Like a Trap It’s January 1st, and you’re ready to transform your life. You’ve got a list of resolutions so long it rivals a receipt from your favourite online sale where you accidentally bought 20 things you didn’t need. This year...

Working With Your Energy, Not Against It: A Guide for People With ADHD
If you have ADHD, you’ve probably heard it all before: “Just stick to a routine.” “Why don’t you prioritise better?” Or my personal favourite, “Why don’t you just try harder?” The truth is, for those of us with ADHD, trying to force our brains into a neurotypical box...

Managing Holiday Stress with ADHD: Staying Calm in the Chaos
If the holiday season feels like an endless loop of "chaotic festive Olympics," it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. For people with ADHD, the holidays often amplify everything—the excitement, the to-do lists, the noise, the stress. It’s like trying to assemble a...

ADHD and Self-Care for Women: Building a Routine That Supports Your Mental Health
Hello, fellow ADHD warriors! If you’re anything like me, the idea of “self-care” sounds wonderful in theory but feels more like an item that gets lost at the bottom of my to-do list (you know, the one I started three weeks ago and promptly misplaced). But here’s the...

Boosting Working Memory with ADHD: Why It Fails and How to Improve It
As someone who’s spent more time looking for my lost phone than I care to admit, I can tell you firsthand: boosting working memory with ADHD is no easy task. But what exactly is working memory, why does it fail us so often, and what can we do to improve it? Let’s...
