adhd-symptoms
If you’ve ever searched “ADHD anxiety comorbidity” or “ADHD depression symptoms,” you’re not alone. These keyword phrases are showing up more and more in search data and they point to something important: adults are becoming increasingly aware that ADHD rarely travels solo. For many of us, a late
adhd-parenting
Raising a child is tough. Raising a child with ADHD? That’s a whole different kind of challenge, and one that doesn’t come with a manual. Whether you’re dealing with hyperactivity, emotional outbursts, forgotten chores, or the daily battle of getting out the door on time, parenting a
adhd-diagnosis
When I was first diagnosed with ADHD, one of the hardest parts wasn’t processing the diagnosis itself. It was figuring out how to explain it to the people closest to me. Telling your partner can feel overwhelming. Will they understand? Will they think differently of you? What if they
adhd-accommodations
If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, you might be wondering how to navigate the conversation with your boss or HR. What do you say? How much should you share? Will it even help? The truth is, asking for accommodations can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be.
adhd-accommodations
If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and you’re struggling at work, you might be wondering what kind of support you’re entitled to. Terms like “reasonable accommodations” can sound vague or overly formal, especially if you’re still figuring out how ADHD shows up in your day-to-day life.
adult-adhd
When I was first diagnosed with ADHD, I wasn’t sure who to tell. Friends? Family? My boss? That last one hit hardest. Work felt like the place where I had to seem competent at all times. Not reveal that my brain worked differently or that I struggled with things
adhd-news
Getting caught up on the latest in ADHD? Here are the top stories from around the world this week: 🔍 Prevalence Is Stable Despite More Diagnoses A major review from King’s College London found that although ADHD diagnoses and medication use have surged since the pandemic, the actual prevalence hasn’
Welcome to the inaugural edition of This Week in ADHD News, where we curate the latest developments, research, and tools related to ADHD. Let’s dive in: 📈 NHS Reports 2.5 Million Adults in England May Have ADHD The NHS has released its first official estimate, indicating that approximately 2.
When most people think of ADHD, they picture a hyperactive kid bouncing off the walls. But adult ADHD? It’s more like staring at a to-do list for 45 minutes and then somehow ending up deep into reorganizing your kitchen spices. If you’re constantly asking yourself, “Why can’t
Getting assessed for ADHD as an adult is weird. You’re finally starting to understand your own brain — the missed deadlines, the time warps, the 35 tabs open in your mind and your browser — and now you’re trying to figure out what to do about it. You Google “ADHD
I used to be “on time” the way raccoons are “welcome visitors” — technically possible, but rarely true. No matter how early I started getting ready, I’d still end up five minutes late, one shoe on, keys nowhere, pulse racing like I just fled a crime scene. That’s not
Low-effort systems, honest advice, and functional chaos for ADHD brains trying to work, live, and maybe show up on time.
Getting diagnosed with ADHD can bring massive relief—and also a flood of questions, confusion, and overwhelm. If you're here because you Googled "ADHD diagnosis overwhelmed where to start," welcome. You're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong. The truth is,
If you have ADHD and have ever wondered whether what you eat affects how you think, focus, or feel—you’re not alone. Diet and ADHD is a topic that comes up a lot, but it’s also full of confusion, hype, and wildly conflicting advice. So let’s take
If you have ADHD, chances are you’ve heard the term "executive function" tossed around. It’s often described as the brain’s management system — the set of skills that help you plan, prioritize, remember, and follow through. For a long time, I thought I was just disorganized.
When I first started working from home, I thought it would solve all my ADHD struggles. No noisy office. No awkward watercooler chats. No soul-crushing commute. Just me, my laptop, and total control of my day. That lasted about two days. After the novelty wore off, I found myself staring
I didn’t cry when I got my ADHD diagnosis. I exhaled. It felt like someone had finally handed me the missing piece of a puzzle I’d been trying to solve for years. But after the relief came the big question: What now? If you’ve just been diagnosed,
If you’ve ever felt boxed in by traditional career advice, you’re not alone. The world isn’t exactly built for ADHD brains, but that doesn’t mean we can’t thrive. In fact, when we find the right kind of work, it can feel like switching from survival
🇦🇺 Australia Faces ADHD Medication Shortages A nationwide shortage of ADHD medications in Australia has severely impacted families. Since February 2025, patients have struggled with inconsistent access to their usual treatments, leading to adverse effects like anxiety and insomnia. The shortage affects nearly 400 medicines, including 13 critical ADHD drugs. Experts
For most of my life, I assumed something was wrong with me—just not enough to name. I was always the one with a million browser tabs open, both literally and in my head. Deadlines felt like cliffs I was constantly falling off of. I’d miss appointments, misplace my
ADHD and anxiety often go hand-in-hand but figuring out where one ends and the other begins can feel like untangling a mess of holiday lights. If you’ve been diagnosed with one (or both), you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know about how they connect, overlap,
When it comes to ADHD treatment, Concerta and Adderall are two of the most common options. Both are stimulants—but they’re not the same. Here’s how they compare. What They Have in Common Both medications: * Are stimulants * Treat ADHD symptoms * Improve focus, attention, and impulse control * Have similar
Some days, my brain boots up like a decade-old laptop. Nothing loads properly. The cursor just spins. Everything feels… foggy. I know I need to do something. But I can’t remember what. I open my to-do list and immediately want to close my laptop forever. That’s when I
There’s a moment a lot of us remember. You’re scrolling, watching a video, or reading a tweet that says something like: “People with ADHD often struggle with task initiation, time blindness, and executive dysfunction.” …and you stop cold. Because wait — that’s just… how your brain works? If