Explaining ADHD to non ADHDers
Folks without ADHD can struggle to understand our issues.
How should we go about explaining it to folks who want to understand, but are struggling to? Continue Reading
ADHD and Relationships: common issues and advice
ADHD can cause quite a lot of strains on relationships, for the ADHDer and the partner.
But what can be done about it? Continue Reading
ADHD and HYPOactivity (aka, the fog)
We ADHDers aren’t just HYPERactive, we can be HYPOactive too. Hypoactivity makes your brain feels unalert, mentally tired and sluggish. Your brain feels like its full of cotton and you just can’t THINK. We call it different names such as… Continue Reading
How to do Things Without Hyperfocus
An ADHDer gets hyperfocus and writes 400 pages. When the hyperfocus ends, as suddenly as it came, she finds herself being unable to write at all.
Can she really not write anymore? Continue Reading
How ADHD caused my depression
ADHD is often comorbid with other disorders, with anxiety and depression are the most prevalent. Studies show that 50%+ of ADHDers have comorbid depression. Continue Reading
ADHD and comorbidities
ADHDers are incredibly likely to have other disorders simultaneously with ADHD. These comorbid conditions can mask our issues and complicate treatment. Continue Reading
Facing our emotions
Learning to manage emotions can be difficult at the start. It’s painful and you have a lot of years of running and hiding from it.
How do you start? Where do you start? Continue Reading
ADHD and our Faulty Beliefs
We develop a lot of beliefs over our lifetimes, of how things are and should be.
However, not all of these beliefs are based on reality, and these faulty beliefs can hinder our progress. Continue Reading
Can someone with good grades have ADHD?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Continue Reading
How ADHD caused my Anxiety
Anxiety is an incredibly common issue for ADHDers. Studies have shown the comorbidity rates between the two of up to 50%.
Is it any wonder that ADHD can cause anxiety, though? Continue Reading