01
Jul
Senate Inquiry into ADHD – Lived Experience Testimony
The lived experience testimony given by Susie Hopkins at the ADHD Senate Inquiry....
ADHD Diagnosis
28
Feb
Our brains are like constellations. And there are some very bright stars in there.
As we all know by now, those of us with brains that differ from the majority, the outliers if you like, are referred to as neurodivergent these days. It’s hard to believe that only five years ago, I had barely heard the term and I...
04
Nov
Is ADHD a superpower?
There’s absolutely no way, in my opinion, that ADHD is a superpower. That's because it causes far more distress and, very often, total despair as opposed to a positive experience for the majority of people. That's not to say that it doesn’t come with silver linings...
01
Sep
It is so fucking exhausting being me!
Being a late diagnosed woman with ADHD is such a mind-blowing experience. In case you missed it, I’m going to leave the link to Em Rusciano’s amazing address at the National Press Club about adult ADHD here. But be prepared, you’ll likely be reaching for the tissues. The...
11
Jul
ADHD Diagnosis: Tips to avoid setbacks
Questions answered on ADHD diagnosis and how to avoid setacks....
25
Apr
How and why I shared my ADHD diagnosis on Facebook
I figured, if I can help just one other person by sharing about my ADHD diagnosis, I’d be stoked! And I did. I helped many, many women....
03
Mar
MamaMia: “In that moment every single dot of my life joined.” Susie was diagnosed with ADHD at 50.
ADHD is not normally a condition that comes to mind when you think about 50-year-old women. But six months ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I've been receiving treatment ever since, and it's completely transformed my life....