ADHD and Perseveration
Perseveration is considered a subset of the “hyperfocus" which is widely associated with ADHD. It is the act of continuing with a...
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Vanessa Smith
Jan 28, 20222 min read
ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
Dysphoria in Greek means “difficult to bear” Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria “RDS” is a new topic where research is ongoing. Not all...
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Vanessa Smith
Dec 10, 20212 min read
ADHD and Sleep
Even in party season everyone needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to feel productive and well during the day. People with...
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Vanessa Smith
Nov 18, 20212 min read
ADHD and Social Challenges
The festive season is almost upon us, and this means a multitude of events including social gatherings and family get-togethers. This is...
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kim dixon
Nov 4, 20212 min read
ADHD and EXAMS!!!!
As we go into exam season it is a good time to think about how our ADHD might behave. Below is an extract from a movie being released in...
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Vanessa Smith
Oct 7, 20212 min read
ADHD and Mindfulness
Mindfulness or meditation is widely accepted as a behaviour that aids in reducing stress, controlling anxiety, promoting emotional...
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Vanessa Smith
Sep 24, 20212 min read
ADHD and Executive Functioning
Individuals do not develop their Executive Functioning skills at the same time, at the same rate or to the same degree as their peers. By...
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kim dixon
Sep 10, 20212 min read
ADHD and Gender
The ADHD stereotype is gender based as a disruptive and hyperactive little boy. Stereotypes can be unhelpfully misleading as less...
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Vanessa Smith
Aug 12, 20212 min read
ADHD and Self - Concept
Self-concept is described as the self-constructed idea of who we are based on the beliefs we hold about ourselves as seen reflected in...
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Vanessa Smith
Jul 29, 20212 min read
ADHD and Enabling vs Empowering
Learning routines and habits can take a little longer for those who have ADHD than for those who do not have the symptoms of ADHD. This...
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Vanessa Smith
Jul 15, 20211 min read
ADHD and Resilience
Emotional resilience can be loosely defined as the ability to cope with stress and to recover from setbacks. It can be one of the...
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Vanessa Smith
Jun 30, 20212 min read
ADHD and Time Management
Effective time management involves working on tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines by correctly estimating how long something will...
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kim dixon
Jun 4, 20212 min read
ADHD and the Fibre Arts
Fibre arts include knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, embroidery. None of these are the humble preserve of old women anymore with...
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Vanessa Smith
Apr 28, 20212 min read
ADHD and Over Commitment
2021 - THIS YEAR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DIFFERENT!!!! Living with the symptoms of ADHD often leaves us in a perpetual state of crisis...
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Vanessa Smith
Apr 21, 20212 min read
ADHD and Sensory Overload
Sensory overload happens when there is suddenly too much information for the brain to process. It is often associated with people on the...
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kim dixon
Apr 7, 20212 min read
ADHD and the Perfectionist Fantasy
The perfectionist fantasy focuses on the one BIG thing that has to happen in order for your life to be perfect. Nobody is immune to the...
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kim dixon
Mar 11, 20211 min read
ADHD and Marriage
ADHD is recognised as the "silent partner" in a relationship as it is ever present and requires consideration. Sometimes it is a "not-...
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Vanessa Smith
Mar 4, 20212 min read
ADHD and Parenting
ADHD children often act in ways that are difficult for parents to manage because our children are more distractible, hyperactive and...
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kim dixon
Jan 27, 20211 min read
ADHD and 2021...
A New Year and a fresh start. ADHD bring challenges and creativity, rumination and resilience. What better way to start the new year than...
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