A Jolly (well needed) Holiday….

Three people sitting on a bench - mother and children

So ADHDers after this week’s blog article I’ll be taking a well deserve three weeks rest while holidaying with my family in Walt Disney world. Yes, yes, I know your disappointed, but after the past few weeks I desperately need this holiday. Let me tell you why to a certain degree… As many of you know, I’m not just a blogger of ADHD, I’m also […]

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ADHD and OCD?

letters on plain background - ADHD and OCD?

Well ADHDers, after last week’s resilient blog article I feel like I’ve been chucked in a blender, whizzed round, and spat back out, but more about that next week because this week’s article is all about something I spotted a few days ago then has been bugging me ever since. I noticed my friends little boy who has ADHD and how he likes to watch […]

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Taking my Power Back!

Lightning bolt

This is going to sound like the biggest cliché ever, but have you ever had that time in your life when everything seems to be going right for once? Like the stars are aligned and all is right with the universe when suddenly there is that one spiteful jerk or event that suddenly makes it all comes crashing down? Have you worked out what this […]

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Learning to Focus in the Rain

feet in splashes of water

I have no idea what’s wrong with me lately! Is it stress? Is it a vitamin deficiency? My ADHD has been pretty bad when it comes to actually maintaining an attention span, which is frustrating as anything if you’re like me and want to get stuff done. Having said that I always talk about the importance of us ADHDers being kind to ourselves and giving […]

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Watching my Sleep!

Sports watch measuring sleep for ADHD

It was my birthday recently!! I treated myself to some pampering and the New Indiana Jones movie followed by pizza hut with my nearest and dearest. I got some lovely presents amongst which was my new fitness tracker watch for my parents. For those of you who have been following my blog for a longer period of time, you will know that I have been […]

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Do Vitamins help ADHD?

Vitamins in a box

The link between ADHD and multi-vitamins has been part of much debate over the years. In fact I remember years ago when my Auntie suspected my cousin of having ADHD, she used to give them an omega 3 capsule before school as opposed to seeking a diagnosis (each to their own). Recently I learnt something about ADHD in the last few months; most of us […]

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Emotional Baggage

baggage to illustrate Emotional Baggage

Anyone look at the person standing next to them and think ‘why aren’t you more excited?’ Like I know some people who can be in the most amazing places or doing the most amazing things, who say they are excited but generally have a face that says the opposite. Sound familiar? (Of course I’m not referring to people with Autism or have a genuine social […]

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The Hamster Wheel Complex

The Hamster Wheel Complex

Anyone have a hamster growing up? Sadly I did not! I always liked watching them though as they are curious little things. I got bite by one at a friends house once and let me tell you it flippin hurt like anything; how can something so small pack such a big punch or bite in that case? You’re probably sat there wondering what hamsters have […]

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The Science Behind ADHD

brain to illustrate ADHD

So, as most of you know I’m a foster parent, which is challenging but rewarding. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to deliver some new training on ADHD awareness for my fostering agency, which has amazing and also required much research. Of course, I know what it’s like to have ADHD, but the research was around the science behind it. What I discovered was very interesting […]

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Proof that ADHD Exists!!!

Raising awareness of all things ADHD! - ADHD julien l sLrw Cx6u I unsplash scaled

Hello, my ADHD friends and associates, today I saw something that got my blood boiling, can you imagine what it was? It was another article questioning whether ADHD even exists!! How are we still having this conversation in the 21st century?? I’d be ok if it was just simpletons or uneducated dimwits who were coming out with these statements, but the people making these totally […]

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Tech Frustration

Laptop Keyboard

Is it an age thing? An ADHD thing, I have no idea, but nothing makes me more frustrated than when I don’t how to work a piece of technology and I need it to make progress. I recently purchased my third website because yep, you’ve guessed it I’ve taken on yet another new project. What is it with us ADHDers? We’re either not motivated or […]

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Bliss? Sometimes Knowing is better!!

Bliss? Sometimes Knowing is better!! Woman and question mark

One of the most frustrating parts of having ADHD is the not knowing! Ok, hear me out, our brain has so many connections then it can see lots of different possible outcomes. I’ve talked about this before in terms of watching a movie, but I don’t think I’ve never talked about it in the context of bigger more pressing things. I’ve been dealing with a […]

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