If you live with inattentive ADHD, you might have a complicated relationship with alcohol — maybe it’s been a way to unwind, fit in, or switch off from the constant noise of your own mind. You might even find yourself in cycles of binge drinking that you didn’t intend, leaving you wondering why it keepsContinueContinue reading “The hidden links between inattentive ADHD and binge drinking”
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Essentials of change: Why process beats pressure for ND people
Change is one of those things we all say we want—but somehow very few of us find it easy. Pressure to transform fast, to be the “better version” of ourselves overnight, can loom large. But meaningful, lasting change usually doesn’t happen through a button press. As psychotherapist Moya Sarner writes in The Guardian, we instinctivelyContinueContinue reading “Essentials of change: Why process beats pressure for ND people”
Change process and neurodivergence: Practical tools for different neurotypes
Navigating the change process and neurodivergence can feel like a constant uphill climb. The change process can feel like a huge, messy mountain to climb. Maybe you’ve tried to set goals or break habits before and ended up overwhelmed, burnt out, or feeling like you failed. The truth is, the usual “one-size-fits-all” advice doesn’t workContinueContinue reading “Change process and neurodivergence: Practical tools for different neurotypes”
HALT triggers (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) survival kit: Neurodivergent edition
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions go from 0 to 100 without warning, or that small things tip you over the edge when you’re already holding so much, it might be time to get curious about HALT triggers. HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired – four states that can seriously impact your emotionalContinueContinue reading “HALT triggers (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) survival kit: Neurodivergent edition”
Navigate change without overwhelm: Neurodivergent friendly how to guide
Change is a natural part of life – but that doesn’t make it easy, and it can often feel overwhelming, especially for neurodivergent folk. If you’re neurodivergent, even small changes can feel big. Whether it’s a shift in your daily routine, a new work environment, a change in relationships, or something more personal like anContinueContinue reading “Navigate change without overwhelm: Neurodivergent friendly how to guide”
Drinking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism: A neurodivergent perspective
Drinking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism often intersect in the lives of neurodivergent individuals, creating a complex web of behaviours that can feel difficult to untangle. For many, these tendencies aren’t just habits or personality traits—they’re coping mechanisms that develop in response to societal pressures, past trauma, or internalised expectations. In this blog, I explore how theseContinueContinue reading “Drinking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism: A neurodivergent perspective”
How to change your drinking with ADHD: Research & solutions
Changing your drinking habits when you have ADHD can be uniquely challenging. Impulsivity, difficulty with self-regulation, and using alcohol as a way to manage overstimulation or social anxiety can all play a role in why you drink, and why cutting back or quitting may feel daunting. However, with the right strategies, self-awareness, and support, youContinueContinue reading “How to change your drinking with ADHD: Research & solutions”
Staring into the void: ADHD and feelings of emptiness
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”