I’m not a psychologist. I’m not here to lecture you with scientific words. I’m a woman who lives with ADHD every single day, and if you do too, or love someone who does, this is for you. People often misunderstand our tone, our urgency, or…
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Real-Life Shifts That Help Me Live a Healthier ADHD Life
Living with ADHD can make “taking care of yourself” sound simple on paper, but overwhelming in reality. Where do you even start? And how do you keep it going without getting distracted, bored, or burnt out? I’ve tried a lot of different approaches over the…
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Bipolar Disorder & Anger: My Perspective on Understanding and Managing Irritability
Living with bipolar disorder, I’ve learned that irritability and anger can wreck relationships, strain families, and even hurt our careers. I’m not a mental health professional, but I’ve lived with this condition long enough (and educated myself enough) to know exactly how destructive these flare-ups…
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Finding Happiness When Everything Feels Heavy
Life has a way of throwing all sorts of challenges our way, but there are still countless reasons to be happy. I find that it’s often the small, everyday things that can bring the most joy. Taking time to notice and fully appreciate them is…
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How is your mental health?
How is Your Mental Health, Really? A Personal Reflection We live in a world where we are constantly encouraged to stay busy, productive, and successful. Between deadlines, social obligations, and the daily grind, it can be easy to forget to ask ourselves one simple question:…
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ADHD & The Secret Language of Stimming
Let’s talk about something most people don’t even realize they’re doing, especially those of us with ADHD. Stimming.It sounds like a quirky buzzword, but it’s actually one of the most powerful tools our brains use to cope, focus, regulate, and survive. But first, a short…
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Oops, I Forgot to Eat Again: Life with ADHD & Hyperfocus
You know that feeling when your brain suddenly decides it’s time to do that one thing, and suddenly you’re a laser-beamed, notebook-gripping, playlist-making maniac who forgot food, sleep, and what year it is? Yeah. That’s hyperfocus. And if you’ve got ADHD like I do, it’s…
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Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD: When Your Brain Has a Lead Foot and No Brakes
What is ADHD-HI?The Hyperactive-Impulsive Type of ADHD is the one that doesn’t sit still, talks fast, interrupts without meaning to, and feels like there’s a motor constantly running under the skin. It’s not just “having lots of energy.” It’s being on full volume when the…
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Living with Inattentive ADHD: The Struggle You Don’t Always See
What Is ADHD?ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages attention, impulse control, and executive functioning. It’s not just about being hyper or unfocused; it’s about how your brain is wired. People with ADHD might struggle with concentration,…
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ADHD Life Hack: The Dopamine Button Theory
Ever felt like a “simple task” is actually five different missions stacked in a trench coat? Yeah… welcome to ADHD. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages attention, motivation, impulsivity, and executive function (aka the mental “CEO”…