Work was overwhelming. I couldn't stay motivated. I'd get let go. Turns out I have ADHD.
For years, I couldn't figure out why work tasks were so overwhelming and why staying motivated felt impossible. Then I got diagnosed with ADHD.
When Your Partner Has ADHD (And You Don’t)
When my wife, Kaitlyn, and I cook dinner together, I am in charge of mise en place. I wash and dry all the produce, chop the vegetables, unwrap the protein, and gather all the spices and sauces we’ll ...
Is Toe Walking a Sign of ADHD in Children?
Does your child constantly walk on their toes? Here's why this might happen past the toddler years, and how it might relate to ADHD.
‘Shopping is a nightmare’: how ADHD affects people’s spending habits
Research shared exclusively with Guardian Money shows the effects the condition can have on finances ...
ADHD testing on the rise, some local providers overwhelmed with appointments
Now, ADHD testing inquiries and assessments are on the rise. More and more people are being tested every day both in person and online for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. "I'd say our wait ...
I was scared when my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD but it has been immensely liberating
I have always had an aversion to labelling people. Shorthand descriptions might be convenient – but my fear was that they reduced amazing, complex human beings to something far too simple. And I ...
Cheshire boy with ADHD excluded from three schools and told he 'won't amount to anything'
A teenage boy with ADHD has been excluded from three schools and told he would 'never amount to anything'. Marcus Wilton, from Warrington, was excluded from two nursery settings before beginning ...
Why You Might Eat for Stimulation with ADHD, Plus How to Handle It
Many people with ADHD also have a high need for stimulation. According to 2015 research, the part of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, reward, and motivation often doesn’t work ...
A Schedule Helps A Mom With ADHD Be More In Control Of Her Day
It can be hard to stay on track or remember events or activities when suffering from ADHD. Something that a schedule may help with.
ADHD doesn't just affect young people — and it's not something that's just caused by technology
Something that I have found pretty common talking to late diagnosed people — not just ADHD, but autistic people too — is that then there's layers. There's the looking back at the rest of your ...
ADHD: why it can make it harder to keep eating habits in check – and what you can do about it
Binge eating may also happen because ADHD makes it difficult for people to have self-control and self-regulation, meaning they may be more likely to overeat if they’re feeling sad or angry ...
Are people with ADHD more likely to get eating disorders?
People with ADHD may also overeat because they are seeking ... associated with ADHD — include the following. Females have a higher risk than males of eating disorders. Due to the link between ...
