With every day having a long to-do list and frequent demands, it’s hard enough for those of us with ADHD to keep up with the stuff that has to be done. Much less the extras, no matter how important they are to us. And that’s when life isn’t hard. Two years ago. my Dad was […]
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The Best Freaking ADHD Memes on the Internet
ADHD is a struggle. Well, more like a series of struggles all sabotaging you at once and if you don’t laugh, you might cry. We can’t have that—not for this post, anyway. These ADHD memes will help you find the humor in the midst of ADHD frustration. They are, after all, the best freaking ones […]
ADHD Exposed: What’s it Like Inside the ADHD Mind?
Readers share what it really, actually feels like inside their ADHD brain.
5 Things Every ADHDer Desperately Needs to Know
As a clinician that treats ADHD, and fellow neurodivergent brain, I’ve thought a lot about the things every ADHDer needs to hear. Things beyond the practical tips and tricks. Those are super helpful, don’t get me wrong; we definitely need those, too. But most of us have internalized lies about our struggles, we’ve been told […]
The Truth about ADHD and Time Blindness
One of the many struggles life with ADHD presents is our perception of time. Ever wonder why people with ADHD are often late (or on the flip side, way too early)? Time blindness. Why we struggle with meeting deadlines? Time blindness. Or why we can get so absorbed in hyperfocus that we forget to eat, […]
6 Inaccurate Labels that Disguise ADHD in Adults
I don’t need to tell you that ADHD is very often misunderstood. By friends, classmates, and relatives, yes — but also by some medical professionals who still believe myths about the condition or how it affects the people who have it. As a result, they sometimes don’t recognize ADHD when they see it. I know […]
13 of the BEST Organization Tools Perfect for People with ADHD
ADHD friendly organization strategies don’t work without ADHD friendly storage options. There, I said it. It’s true. Generally, the more efficient the storage option, the more likely it is to work for those of us with ADHD. They may not be the most aesthetically pleasing ways to store and organize, though you can make them […]
9 Fascinating Things About ADHD You’ve Probably Never Heard
If you have ADHD, you’re probably intimately aware of the symptoms. You live them on a daily basis, right? We can’t get through the day without struggling with forgetfulness, impulsivity, fidgeting, zoning out (and back in. And back out), etc… But even if you’ve had ADHD (and known about it forever), there are probably some […]
What it’s Actually Like to Take ADHD Medication: Pros & Cons from an Adult with ADHD
Is it really worth it to take ADHD medication? What should I expect it to do? I hear these questions quite a bit. Pursuing treatment for ADHD can be an uphill battle that is often still met with stigma. Wondering if stimulant meds are worth pursuing is understandable. People will come to different conclusions in […]
How to Organize the Kitchen & Keep it Clean When You Struggle with ADHD
The kitchen is one of the hardest places to keep clean. The whole family goes in and out so much each day and every activity we do in the kitchen involves a strong potential for mess. And when you have ADHD, the difficulty only escalates. My kitchen used to be pretty…gross. That was before I […]