As it's R U OK? Day, I'm sharing Lifeline's number - 131114 - and some other ways to get support 24/7 because the stats are beyond confronting. Adults with ADHD are five times more likely to attempt suicide, according to some research. If you’re struggling, please know...
ADHD symptoms in adults can have a huge impact on day-to-day functioning. Mine certainly do despite them being so much better thanks to stimulant medication. (Thx peri and health problems for making them worse than ever over the last decade…💩) I know that so many...
If you’re a parent with an atypical brain and you parent kid/s with atypical brains, you know all too well that it can be super challenging. It was a complete nightmare for us for the longest time, but once I began to understand my boy’s...
Depression and anxiety are common in people with ADHD, and SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for both. It was striking to hear more than one highly regarded ADHD expert say that over time, SSRIs can worsen cognitive function and make ADHD symptoms worse....
Are you prejudiced against people with disabilities? If you’re like most people your response is likely, ‘Of course not!!’...
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...
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...
When I say you can design your life to live in your strengths and minimise your challenges, this is not some theoretical idea, it’s the way to live well with ADHD. Over the last two months, I have had the extraordinary pleasure of coaching a woman...
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...
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...
This quiz helps you understand how your brain and hormones are interacting right now — and what you can do to wrangle both. Takes about 2 minutes.