Adults

Introduction: The ADHD Idea Avalanche Ever had ten brilliant ideas hit you while brushing your teeth — and then not a single one gets done? As someone with ADHD (and a brain that loves to throw fireworks into my mental workspace at all hours), I know the feeling well....

It’s Not Laziness—It’s Neuroscience You hit snooze for the third time. Your alarm is now shouting like a toddler who's had too much sugar, your phone is vibrating off the nightstand, and you’re… still lying there. Fully awake. Still not moving. And all the while,...

If you’re a woman with ADHD, you’ve likely mastered the art of hiding. No, not hiding behind a door during an awkward party (though, relatable). I’m talking about ADHD masking in women—those little (or not-so-little) behaviours we adopt to blend in and appear...

There I was, standing in my kitchen at 3 PM, looking around and completely forgetting what I was about to do with it. My to-do list looked like ancient hieroglyphics, and the thought of checking my email made me want to crawl under my weighted blanket and never come...

Struggling to focus can feel like a never-ending battle for adults with ADHD. Imagine sitting down to work, only to have a notification pop up, your mind drift to that show you were binge-watching, and before you know it, you’re Googling “why does the moon follow me”...

Navigating relationships can feel like trying to dance in a minefield—one wrong step, and boom! Now, throw ADHD into the mix, and it's a whole new level of chaos. As a woman with ADHD, I can say with confidence that I've had my fair share of relationship hiccups (or,...

If you've ever stared at your keys in the fridge and wondered, "Was I always this scattered, or is my ADHD getting worse?" One of the most common (and slightly panicked) questions I hear as an ADHD consultant is: "Can ADHD get worse with age?" Spoiler alert: Your...

If someone’s “helpful feedback” feels like a gut punch - or if a simple suggestion sends you into a shame spiral - you’re not overreacting. You might be experiencing ADHD and rejection sensitivity, a phenomenon that hits especially hard if you have ADHD. For many of...

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...