That feeling of a void inside you – the sense that something is missing, but you can’t quite put your finger on what – can be an unsettling and lonely experience. If you have ADHD, this feeling can be even more pronounced, because your brain is wired for stimulation, engagement, and novelty. When things slowContinueContinue reading “Staring into the void: ADHD and feelings of emptiness”
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Impulsivity and alcohol: why change is harder for ADHD people
If you have ADHD, you probably know what it’s like to struggle with impulsivity. It can show up in so many areas of life – blurting things out, interrupting conversations, impulse spending, jumping from one idea to the next. And when it comes to alcohol, impulsivity can make drinking habits much harder to change. IfContinueContinue reading “Impulsivity and alcohol: why change is harder for ADHD people”
Time blindness & task switching: How to improve executive function
Time blindness and task switching are common areas of difficulty for neurodivergent people. For many of us, time doesn’t feel like a straight line – it’s either now or not now. Deadlines creep up suddenly, five-minute tasks stretch into hours, and switching between different tasks can feel like wading through treacle. These challenges, often linkedContinueContinue reading “Time blindness & task switching: How to improve executive function”
Hidden impacts of sensory processing differences in everyday life
Sensory processing differences can shape everything from how you engage in social situations to how you navigate public spaces, work environments, or even your own home. For many neurodivergent people, the world isn’t just experienced – it’s felt deeply, often in ways that others might not even notice. When your brain processes sensory information differently,ContinueContinue reading “Hidden impacts of sensory processing differences in everyday life”
Sensory overload: How to navigate a world that feels too much
Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more sensory input than it can process. This can come from one overwhelming source – like a blaring alarm – or from multiple inputs at once, such as a crowded shopping centre with fluorescent lights, background music, and the buzz of conversations. When your brain struggles to filterContinueContinue reading “Sensory overload: How to navigate a world that feels too much”
How to have happier holidays when you’re autistic
The holiday season can be especially challenging for autistic people, making it hard to have the happy holiday experience others seem to expect. From Thanksgiving and through Christmas to New Year’s, there’s a nonstop stream of holiday events, sensory overload, and social expectations, creating an environment that can feel overwhelming and exhausting. With a fewContinueContinue reading “How to have happier holidays when you’re autistic”
How to have happier holidays when you have ADHD
The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those of us with ADHD, leading to less than happier holidays. The pressures and expectations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year come at us from all directions, with seemingly no break once Halloween has passed. That’s two months of holiday hype, filled with pressure to do everythingContinueContinue reading “How to have happier holidays when you have ADHD”
Self-compassion secrets for neurodivergent people
Developing self-compassion can be particularly important for neurodivergent people, who may face unique challenges, such as misunderstanding from others, internalised stigma, or struggles with traditional standards of productivity or social behaviour. This can be really helpful if we’ve recently realised we’re neurodivergent, as later-life realisations can bring a tsunami of feelings and emotions. Self-compassion helpsContinueContinue reading “Self-compassion secrets for neurodivergent people”