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…
Could it be ADHD? This is a question more UK adults are asking often after years of feeling like they’re just not coping in the way others seem to. Not lazy. Not disorganised. But battling an invisible current just to get through daily life. If you’re nodding already, you’re not alone. This article breaks down…
If you are living with ADHD as an adult, you may have been wondering why you’re always late, emotionally intense, forgetting things, or working twice as hard just to stay afloat. It seems there are two options: ‘fix yourself’ or ‘mask it better.’ But what if the real solution is self-acceptance? Not resignation. Not giving…
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that impact daily life. It can look very different from person to person, and even from moment to moment. Children A research survey in the UK of 10,438 children between the ages of 5 and 15 years…
A Compassionate Look at the Science Behind the Struggle ADHD. These 4 letters that can stir up everything from relief to overwhelm. It is a complex, and often misunderstood condition Here’s what we know so far 1. ADHD Is Largely Genetic So, if you or your child has ADHD, chances are you’re not the first…