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!!’...
acceptance Tag
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...
31
Jan
What supplements does an ADHD Coach and an RN take for ADHD?
It’s easy to spend a small fortune on supplements, so you want to make sure they’re worthwhile. The good news is, there’s some robust evidence that certain supplements can reduce ADHD symptoms and other health problems we experience. Despite this, few doctors recommend them and it's...
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
03
Aug
Why ADHD medication stops working as well as it did at first
It’s a common experience that when people with ADHD start medication, they can’t believe how much their medication helps. Most of us find we can tackle tasks we’ve been meaning to do forever, complete jobs that have seemed impossible to finish and our racing minds...
27
Jun
Acceptance is one of the most powerful antidotes to the challenges of neurodiversity
Coming to terms with our own and our kid's neurodivergent brains is a process. And this process can be easy or really hard. It all comes down to acceptance which is all well and good but let’s face it, this can be easier said than...