This is my story, as a late diagnosed ADHD women, who never understood why I always felt like too much-and somehow still not enough. I talked too much, shared too much, moved too much. My handwriting was a mess. I was called too nice, too emotional, too loud, too distracted-too everything. It wasn’t until my ADHD…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that often starts in childhood but can persist into adulthood, affecting learning, work, relationships, and self-management. Understanding ADHD is essential to reduce stigma and provide appropriate support. Understanding ADHD Symptoms ADHD typically presents with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but these vary from person to…
Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes the diversity of human neurological and cognitive functioning. This idea has emerged as a reaction to the traditional medical model of viewing differences in neurological function as disorders or diseases to be treated or cured. Instead, neurodiversity advocates argue that these differences should be accepted and celebrated, and that…
When you have ADHD, you hear about your weaknesses all too often. It’s so easy to focus on those, because we annoy ourselves so much with them and they attract a lot of unwanted attention! But what are the positives of ADHD, if any. Now you’re thinking… Because we know all too well that it’s…
Every October is the time of year when mental health experts and providers, as well as those diagnosed with ADHD themselves, promote the cause of ADHD during ADHD Awareness Month https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/ With an estimated 5% of children and 3% of adults having ADHD (1.5 million in the UK), that makes it the most common behavioural…