ADHD and Self-Compassion are not often discussed together, but they can coexist. Most ADHD women actually lack self-compassion. It just isn't top of mind in our day-to-day lives. If you would rather listen than read, here is the audio version of ADHD Women and...
The emotional tornado of ADHD is a real thing. It has always been there but we've just started talking about more it in recent years. You've probably read about emotional dysregulation or rejection sensitive dysphoria at this point, and you might have recognized the...
Newly diagnosed with ADHD? Here is a list of ADHD Experts You Need To Know. 4.4% of the US adult population is living with ADHD. But less than 20% of these individuals actually seek help (source) I have been contemplating writing a guide to ADHD experts for some time....
I admit it, I was a skeptic about mindfulness for ADHD women. Well I was a skeptic about mindfulness in general. So like any good research nerd I set out to learn more. In one 2008 study 78% of participants who practiced mindful awareness reported a reduction in...
Self-talk is essential for better emotional management with ADHD. Self-talk is also one of the most overlooked, and underappreciated tools we have to scaffold our executive function deficits. Basically, your brain needs a little more dopamine, and you need the...
Shame, anxiety, and worthiness are recurrent themes in the conversations I have with my private support group. I'm sure you've heard of Brene Brown, everyone has. I picked up a copy of The Gifts of Imperfection a while back, and I took my time reading it. Then...
This is what I learned about women's hormones and ADHD: A woman's hormones are as individual as the ADHD diagnosis itself. Turning 40 is no joke. I should know, because I recently visited my obgyn where we discussed not only my impending mammogram, but also my...
Ever heard someone say, "ADHD is an excuse?" Me too. And yes, it's infuriating. Here is my list of Classy Comebacks to rude comments. We won't even go into all the reasons why the above statement is inaccurate. Usually the people that say it are the ones...
ADHD and Facebook are not a good combination. In fact, after some research I've become convinced that Facebook is pretty much the worst thing for ADHD...ever. Just to be clear, I use Facebook to communicate with friends and family and to house two different groups....
I was going to write an article about the ADHD brain and procrastinating. But then I thought, “Nah, I need to keep researching and reading, then I’ll be ready.” So I kept researching and reading. While doing so I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Kim Kensington...
