Adult ADHD Blog
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Part 3: Procrastination, Perfectionism and ADHD
You've been meaning to start that thing for three weeks. You want to do it. And yet. Here's why ADHD procrastination isn't about willpower, and why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck.
Part 2: Why Emotions Can Feel So Intense With ADHD
You snapped at someone you love, and part of you knew it was bigger than the moment. Here's why ADHD emotions arrive harder and faster, and why that isn't a flaw in you.
Part 1: Why ADHD Often Goes Unnoticed in Women
The tidy one. The organised one. The one who always says yes. If you've held it together for decades and only just heard the word ADHD, here's why nobody noticed. Including you.
ADHD Isn’t Suddenly Everywhere: Why More Adults Are Being Diagnosed (and Why That Doesn’t Mean “Everyone Has ADHD”)
Another friend, another colleague, another celebrity. If you've heard "everyone has ADHD these days", here's what the numbers actually show, and why so many adults were missed.
A Short History of ADHD: From “Fidgety Phil” to Today
A Scottish doctor described ADHD in 1798. If you've been wondering whether it's real, made up or a trend, here's two hundred years of people noticing the same brain.
Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard
Saying no can feel surprisingly difficult, especially when you’re used to putting other people first. Here’s why boundaries can bring up so much guilt and discomfort, and how to start setting limits that protect your time, energy and wellbeing.
Managing ADHD Without Losing Yourself: What Actually Happens in Therapy
ADHD therapy doesn’t have to be about fixing yourself or becoming more organised at any cost. Here are five ways therapy can help you reduce shame, manage overwhelm and build practical supports that work with your brain.