Raising awareness of all things ADHD!
When I went to my GP recently to talk about restarting ADHD medication, I expected to be referred to someone who actually specialises in ADHD.Instead, I was sent to a mental health practitioner — which confused me, because ADHD isn’t technically a mental health condition. It’s neurological. The whole point of that appointment was simple: to discuss access to ADHD medication again.I was diagnosed with […]
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There aren’t many days where I crave ADHD medication, but I definitely had one or two them a few weeks ago. These days more often than not coincide with my time of the month (sorry guys, but it does happen) and I’m not sure if it’s because I’m more tired at these times, more hormonal or just irritated. Whatever if it is, my focus ends […]
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It’s that time of year where I begin to wrap up the ADHD blog until 2025, which gives me a chance to enjoy the festivities while also reflect on how I can continue to develop ADHD and Me in the future. So, the final blog article of the year will be released on the 19th of December (in just two weeks’ time). I don’t know […]
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On the 27th of September, the UK government issued an alert over a shortage of ADHD medication in the U.K. The USA is also facing a similar situation, and though the shortage is due to be over by December it’s understandably a situation which have millions of ADHDers and parents of ADHDers up in arms. It’s difficult for those people who don’t have ADHD or […]
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A little while ago, I met with the parent of a child who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. For them it has been a long journey to confirm what she had long suspected, that her child struggles in a classroom environment and also at home because he has ADHD.The treatment prescribed was medication but here is the thing she told me that I found […]
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Drugs: the double-edged sword that has become embedded in every day lives. Some drugs heal, while others can cause immeasurable damage in the wrong hands. When I was ten I was prescribed Ritalin, which realistically is a moderated form of speed. My mum was very up front with me about the effect it would have. It might stop you growing, but the doctor and I […]
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