Adult ADHD Diagnosis- Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster
Receiving a formal diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood may cause a flood of a whole array of emotions- for me it felt like being stuck on a rollercoaster, and I…
Adult ADHD and Self-Diagnosis
In GP waiting rooms you will find many pamphlets and information sheets covering different ailments- physical and mental, all with the same purpose: to provide awareness, education, and advice on…
The Top 4 Adult ADHD Myths, Debunked
If you have ADHD (or suspect you do), I wonder how many of you have come up against someone who rolls their eyes when you tell them that you think…
ADHD and the Squirrel Stereotype- Is It Worth Embracing?
Perhaps you’ve heard the “Oh look, a squirrel!” pun that has been around for a long time. Dug, the dog from the Pixar movie “Up” famously gets distracted by squirrels…
List of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms for Adults (ADHD)
There are many different lists to be found on the internet with symptoms for ADHD to explore, I have added links at the end of this post. I decided that…
I Think I Have ADHD- How Do I Get Diagnosed as an Adult?
Have you decided to receive a formal diagnosis of ADHD, but you aren’t sure where to begin? If so, I hope this guide will help! I’ve created this overview of…
10 Signs of ADHD Masking in Adults and How to Stop
When you were growing up, did you hear any of the following? Hearing comments like these can trigger shame, guilt, poor self-esteem, and may even cause trauma. Hearing comments like…
Why ADHD May Not Be a “Superpower”
Referring to ADHD as a “Superpower” can lead to a mixed reaction- some find it extremely uplifting as the focus is on the more positive aspects of ADHD such as…
What Could Be the Cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
After falling down a rabbit hole full of various information, I compiled a list of bullet points from the information I have found. The links to the papers I have…