12
Jul
Do you discriminate against people with ADHD? No? Are you sure?
Are you prejudiced against people with disabilities? If you’re like most people your response is likely, ‘Of course not!!’...
Mental Health
01
Jul
Senate Inquiry into ADHD – Lived Experience Testimony
The lived experience testimony given by Susie Hopkins at the ADHD Senate Inquiry....
01
Jan
“I can’t afford a Dyson,” is a classic nonsense statement that makes life harder than necessary for people with ADHD
I know it can be hard to make ends meet, especially in the lead up to Christmas. There are times when spending really isn't possible and that to stay afloat, let alone get ahead, you need to be disciplined (and that often this isn't our...
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ADHD / ADHD Strategies / Articles and Blog Posts / Mental Health / Strengths / Stress management
28
Nov
If you have ADHD and take antidepressants, this is important info
SSRI's are one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants and a huge number of people with ADHD are prescribed them to help with both depression and anxiety. So I was shocked when I heard more than one very highly regarded ADHD expert state that over time...
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...
15
Jun
How to be free of distressing thoughts. For adults with ADHD
It is possible to be free of distressing thoughts even if you're an adult with ADHD. Here's how I did it. And I can help you do it too....
11
Nov
Stress can be hard for people with ADHD, but that’s OK
Oh, to be one of those people that thrive on stress! Or that just don’t generally get stressed. They really do exist - and it would seem they absolutely do have a major advantage in this crazy world. (Slighty envious over here!) ...
03
Oct
SourceMama: Are you worried about your mental health? Please seek help sooner rather than later
With the strain of caring for kids with complex needs falling mainly on mums, it’s hardly surprising that we experience mental health problems at much higher levels than most people....
04
Aug
Creativity v hopelessness. My favourite silver-lining of ADHD.
Creativity in all its forms can be therapy. It can bring connection, purpose, reduce stress and allow us to achieve a state of flow. ...
03
Aug
SourceMama: Three go-to, do anywhere relaxation practices to keep you sane
Should. Sometimes I wish the word should were banned from the English language. ...