ADHD

Practical advice, personal insights, and evidence-based strategies for living well with ADHD as an adult – delivered with empathy and clarity.

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"Future Blindness": Why The ADHD Brain Struggles With Planning For The Future

Most people have an internal clock that allows them to sense the future and organize their current behavior to meet it. In the ADHD brain,...

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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ADHD And Jumping Through Hobbies: Why You Lose Interest So Fast

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Is ADHD Hereditary? Why Your Child’s Diagnosis Often Leads to Your Own

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Can You Have ADHD And Be Organized?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Is ADHD Making You Impulsively Shop?: How To Manage Your Impulsive Spending Habits

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Explore ADHD

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Is There Actually An Overdiagnosis Of ADHD?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Does ADHD Worsen As You Age?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Why ADHD Anger Is So Intense: 6 Strategies to Find Your Pause Button

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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ADHD And Anxiety In Women

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Why Breakups Feel More Intense With ADHD

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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ADHD Work Challenges & How To Manage Them

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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ADHD And Toxic Relationships

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled "how to use adhd to your advantage" with 6 tips alongside associated images, such as channelling hyperfocus to finish projects and directing creativity to spark new ideas.

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How To Use ADHD To Your Advantage

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic with an anxious man in the centre and signs of how relationship anxiety can look when you have ADHD surrounds him such as overanalyzing text and conversations, seeking constant reassurance, and fear of rejection.

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How ADHD Triggers Relationship Anxiety (and What Can Help)

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled "signs of obsessive love in adhd" with 6 signs alongside associated images such as intense attachment early on, difficulty focusing on anything else, and overwhelming displays of affection.

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Obsessive Love In ADHD

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic with a head in the centre sprouting ideas, lightbulb and stars. Strengths of ADHD surround them such as diving deeply into passions, great brainstorming ideas and creative solutions to everyday tasks.

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What Are Some Strengths Of ADHD?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Two friends sat in a lounge together laughing and being playful.

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ADHD and Friendships: Challenges, Strengths, and How to Build Lasting Bonds

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A woman speaking in the centre and ways in which to explain adhd surround her such as "I focus best with clear, written instructions"

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How Do I Talk About ADHD Without Making Excuses?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Infographic titled "reasons for adhd exhaustion after work" with 6 possible reasons alongside associated images such as sensory overload in the office and pretending to be neurotypical all day.

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ADHD Exhaustion After Work: Why It Happens and How to Cope

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Is Overthinking A Hidden Sign Of ADHD?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A confused man in the centre with signs of alexithymia in adhd surrounding him such as delayed emotional reactions, trouble naming emotions, and flat or muted emotional responses.

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ADHD And Alexithymia: When Emotions Are Hard to Identify

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic outlining the signs of shame in ADHD such as intense embarrassment over small mistakes and negative self-talk

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Why ADHD and Shame Are So Deeply Connected + How to Heal It

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Why small tasks can feel impossible with adhd infographic. 9 panels underneath with some possible reasons such as time blindness, distractions, and difficulty initiating task.

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Why Does ADHD Executive Dysfunction Make Small Tasks Feel Impossible?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Image of an overthinking woman in the centre wrapped in barded wire. Signs of overthinking including difficulty making small decisions, fixating on details that don't matter and replaying conversations and events.

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Overthinking With ADHD: Understanding The Racing Mind

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A table with two columns showing the differences between adhd and laziness: Wants to do the task but feels blocked Chooses not to do the task Experiences guilt, frustration Often indifferent or unbothered Executive dysfunction Lack of effort or interest Inconsistent motivation Consistently avoids effort May hyperfocus on some tasks Rarely shows intense focus

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Is It ADHD Or Am I Just Lazy?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Why do I procrastinate on things I want to do? 6 panels underneath reading: Task initiation struggles Trouble with transitions Overwhelm from setup or too many steps Perfectionism / fear of disappointment Does the task provide enough dopamine? Social media distractions

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Why People with ADHD Procrastinate Things They Enjoy

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled out of sight, out of mind in ADHD. Examples of this below with associated images such as unfinished laundry in another room and lost keys placed in a drawer.

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Object Permanence & ADHD: "Out Of Sight, Out of Mind"

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic with an alarm clock and question marks in the centre. Signs of ADHD time blindness surround it such as being ready to leave but still late, and ignoring a deadline until it's urgent.

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ADHD & Time Blindness

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

How social media hooks people with adhd: Instant rewards: Likes, comments, and new content trigger dopamine release, which ADHD brains crave. Endless novelty: Constant updates and variety keep the brain stimulated. Low effort, high stimulation: Easy access to engaging content without much mental energy. Quick escape: Provides fast relief from boredom, stress, or overwhelm. Fits impulsive behavior: Immediate gratification aligns with ADHD-related impulsivity.

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ADHD and Social Media Addiction & How to Cope

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A split screen infographic showing the differences between ADHD and typical distractability

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Does Everyone Have ADHD?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Cycle of ADHD Hyperfixation Curiosity Sparked Deep Dive Begins Full Immersion (Peak) Burnout or Boredom Interest Fades, New Focus Appears

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Hyperfixations In ADHD

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A venn diagram outlining the similarities and differences between special interests and hyperfixations.

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Autistic Special Interests Vs ADHD Hyperfixations

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled why ADHD makes socializing harder. 6 images illustrating different ways ADHD can impact socializing alongside text such as zoning out in conversations, impulsively interrupting others, and missing social cues due to inattention.

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How Can ADHD Impact Social Skills?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD