What Medication Alone Can’t Do for Adult ADHD I’ve heard this story many times during my GP career. A successful professional, six months into ADHD medication, sits across from me and says: “The medication helps. I can focus in meetings now. I’m not constantly forgetting things. But I’m still drowning. I still can’t figure out…
You’ve built something impressive. Maybe it’s a thriving business, a great income, or a reputation as the person who gets things done. From the outside, you look like you’ve got it all together. But here’s what nobody sees: the 3am anxiety spirals about the email you forgot to send. The exhaustion from keeping all the…
Exercise isn’t just about getting fit or losing weight when you have ADHD. It’s about giving your brain what it desperately needs to function better. Among my clients and patients, the ones who move their bodies consistently are the ones who manage their symptoms better. They focus more easily, regulate their emotions more effectively, and…
ADHD doesn’t just affect work, focus and energy, it also massively affects relationships.And it can be devastating on both sides. I’ve seen this play out again and again, partners who truly love each other, but feel as though they’re living in parallel worlds. One is overwhelmed by constant reminders and forgotten promises; the other feels…
I’ve witnessed the relief of feeling seen, of knowing your life-long struggles and experience have a name when you are diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. I’ve also heard the flurry of questions that often follows this diagnosis. Today I want to write for those who find themself in the newly diagnosed/suspected ADHD group. If…
Many people especially those with ADHD or undiagnosed neurodivergence live with constant friction in daily life due to executive function (EF) challenges. And unlike the obvious signs we notice in children, in adults, these difficulties often wear more subtle disguises. A Quick Recap of Executive Functions Think of executive functions as your brain’s control centre….
Executive functions are a set of mental skills that help us manage time, pay attention, switch focus, plan and organise, remember details, and regulate emotions. Like the conductor of an orchestra, without executive functions, things get a little…chaotic. The main executive functions include: Working Memory Holding information in mind (like remembering your train time while…
Adult ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in the UK, where awareness has only recently started catching up. Many adults live with silent struggles and challenges that don’t fit the typical ADHD stereotype but can deeply affect daily life, relationships, and wellbeing. I want to shed light on these hidden difficulties so you can understand why…
‘Isn’t ADHD just an excuse for bad behaviour?’ ‘I thought ADHD was a childhood thing?’ ‘Oh, everyone gets a bit distracted isn’t that normal?’ If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult or even suspect you have it chances are you’ve come across some of these myths. Maybe you’ve even internalised them yourself. Adult…
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is often misunderstood as a behavioural or discipline issue. But science tells a different story. ADHD is a neurological condition affecting the brain’s structure and chemistry. I want to unpack how ADHD affects the adult brain, what research has discovered, and why understanding these brain-based differences can help you feel…