Sent August 18, 2024 There's definitely a lot to unpack here. I'm sorry you're struggling so much right now. I will do my best to offer suggestions and reassurance, as always. It makes sense ...
Available now at your favorite digital store! Volume 3 of the ADHD mini e-books is out, though it’s not been pushed through to all outlets quite yet. This one is about school, just in time f...
Sent August 16, 2024 Oof, I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. There's a lot here, so I'm going to try and go through it a bit at a time and tackle everything as I go. First, this is absolut...
Sent August 14, 2024 This is some excellent information, thank you for sharing! -J
August 12, 2024 Quick reasons I've gathered from people who like sex: It's fun. Dopamine release. Helps you feel closer to the person you're hyperfocused on. Dopamine. Risky behaviour is exciti...
Sent August 5, 2024 Okay, first of all, a medication trial is not a reliable diagnostic strategy. Different meds work for different people, and it can take time to find the right dose. So don't...
Sent August 1, 2024 It sounds like things are cascading, which can be super overwhelming. I always start with what I call The Big Four: diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. If any one of these ...
Sent July 23, 2024 Most people who have ADHD have at least normal IQ (as problematic as IQ is as a concept and an applied idea), and there are a few patterns that can indicate ADHD in someone w...
Sent June 15, 2024 Too much screentime is a problem, and things like TikTok reinforce the short attention span aspect. However, I think that sometimes ADHDers end up addicted to screens because...
Sent June 23, 2024 I actually have a couple of longer blog posts over at the Actually ADHD web site that tackle what ADHD is and what executive dysfunction is. Both also have printable workshee...
Hi there! I’m sorry if this is a bit rambly, I’m not quite sure what all I should say. I’m currently looking into getting an evaluation for adult ADHD after crashing hard this past seme...
yomikoreadsbooks : > brightlotusmoon > : > > >> Overheard: “ADHD to me is randomly laughing at a joke I heard >> yesterday in the middle of a completely unrelate...
Sent July 17, 2024 Communication can be really hard for ADHDers! We often miss cues because we're distracted, and for some of us we don't even learn the expected behaviours because we were so "...
Available now at your favorite digital store! A new Actually ADHD mini e-book is available! This one is about to-do lists and setting goals, that kind of thing. It’s an excerpt from the up...
I will be up front on this one: I am not an expert on parenting. I have one child, who is nine years old. I’ve done lots of reading and lots of child care over the years, though, so I hope I ca...
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Sent June 7, 2024 It sounds like when you try to talk to your parents about this kind of thing, you end up getting really frustrated and that leaks into your tone. I'm sorry that your parents d...
Sent June 6, 2024 It sounds like you're really struggling right now, and I'm so sorry that's how your life is. I feel this way sometimes, too. I want to offer suggestions, but I know that not...
Sent June 5, 2024 I hope you were able to look after that assignment. If not, contact your instructor right away and just say that you're feeling burned out and would appreciate an extension. T...