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Undiagnosed ADHD in Women: Action Steps for Therapists & Coaches

Undiagnosed ADHD in Women: Action Steps for Therapists & Coaches

Undiagnosed ADHD in Women: Action Steps for Therapists & Coaches “Women have been looking for themselves in a diagnostic mirror designed for boys.” — Dr Tony Lloyd, Europe’s No. 1 ADHD Doctor For too many of us, that mirror still lies. It reflects diligence (“she’s so quiet”), perfectionism (“she’s just a bit anxious”), or burnout (“she tries to do […]

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Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed

Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed

Unmasking Autism in Women: My Diagnosis at 70 and Why So Many of Us Are Still Being Missed “I don’t fit in… and I’m not going to.” That phrase came to me again just this morning as I sat with Alan over coffee. It wasn’t defiant; it was grounding. A declaration I’ve returned to—sometimes in

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Out of sight, out of mind - object permanence

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind?” — Understanding Object Permanence and ADHD in Daily Life and Relationships

 “Out of Sight, Out of Mind?” — Understanding Object Permanence and ADHD in Daily Life and Relationships Have you ever forgotten about something or someone the moment they left your line of sight? Maybe you completely overlooked an unpaid bill buried under a stack of papers or forgot a close friend’s birthday because they weren’t

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Five Gentle, Neuro-Affirming Ways to Strengthen Family Alignment When You’re All Wired a Little Differently

Five Gentle, Neuro-Affirming Ways to Strengthen Family Alignment When You’re All Wired a Little Differently

Five Gentle, Neuro-Affirming Ways to Strengthen Family Alignment When You’re All Wired a Little Differently For neurodivergent parents raising an autistic child (and often other neurodivergent kids, too), “getting on the same page” can feel like herding butterflies: beautiful, possible, and utterly nonlinear. Below are five low-friction practices that respect everyone’s wiring while nudging the

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Adult ADHD and Love: Why Partners Feel Rejected—and How to Rebuild Connection

Adult ADHD and Love: Why Partners Feel Rejected—and How to Rebuild Connection Feeling seen, heard, and valued in a loving relationship is essential. Yet for many couples where one partner lives with Adult ADHD, a painful and often misunderstood dynamic can develop: one partner feels neglected, the other feels criticised or misunderstood. If you’ve found

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Lost Men and the Masculinity Crisis: And How Women Can Help

Lost Men and the Masculinity Crisis: And How Women Can Help There’s a quiet and growing crisis in the lives of many men—a deep sense of being lost, disconnected, or falling behind in a rapidly shifting world. We see the signs: educational decline, emotional suppression, rising loneliness, and the troubling statistics around male suicide and

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The Complexities of Love and ADHD

The Complexities of Love and ADHD Relationships are an intricate dance requiring communication, emotional regulation, responsibility-sharing, and mutual support. Every couple faces challenges, but when one or both partners have ADHD, those challenges take on an extra layer of complexity. ADHD impacts attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, and executive functioning—often leading to miscommunication, frustration, and

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Deep Work and ADHD: How Focused Productivity Can Transform Your Life

Deep Work and ADHD: How Focused Productivity Can Transform Your Life In today’s fast-paced, distraction-heavy world, the ability to focus deeply on important tasks is increasingly rare. Carl Newport’s book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World emphasises that cultivating deep, focused work is the key to productivity, creativity, and professional success.

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Why People with ADHD Are Prone to Anxiety and Burnout—And What to Do About It

Why People with ADHD Are Prone to Anxiety and Burnout—And What to Do About It If you have ADHD, you probably know the feeling: racing thoughts, a never-ending to-do list, and that overwhelming sense of “I should be doing more.” You might push yourself until you hit a wall—exhausted, anxious, and completely burnt out. You’re

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