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…
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person pays attention, controls impulses, and regulates energy. It’s not a behavioural problem. It’s not about bad parenting. And it’s definitely not just a ‘naughty child thing.’ In the UK, it is common, with a population prevalence of 3–5% Many more are…