There are quite a few things that ADHDers struggle with. If you’ve been reading my blog, or have ADHD, this is goes without saying. We are human beings and our struggles are mostly related to ADHD. This month, I want to discuss a topic that I have written about before, although not recently and haven’t…
As hard as it is to be a mom with ADHD, there are things we can do to make life easier for ourselves. As much as it may feel like it, it doesn’t have to be or seem like an impossible job. So here are some suggestions of strategies and things we can do to…
Motherhood is like a juggling act. There are so many things to do and remember. No matter who you are, being a mom is not always easy. It has a lot of ups and downs. Good days and bad days. Moms with ADHD will be faced with a different set of challenges on top of…
Many countries celebrate and recognizes Mother’s Day. In Canada (where live), like in many other countries, we celebrate this day on the second Sunday of May. This year, Mother’s Day was celebrated on the 8th of May. So, for that reason, this month’s blog posts will focus on all the mothers out there, who have…
Whether the individual is diagnosed as a child or adult, ADHD can still take an emotional toll. And not always a good one. Due to our brain works, how we behave, and such, it can be quite easy to understand and see why we may feel these things. Although everyone can feel these emotions, ADHDers…
At one point or another, everyone will deal with some form of criticism, judgment, rejection, and such. It may come from a coworker, classmate, family member, and a variety of different people. It is not an enjoyable experience for anyone. However, for kids and adults with ADHD, these situations can have a deeper impact on…
As I mentioned in last week’s post, kids and adults with ADHD tend to feel their emotions more intensely. It can be so nice, when we’re feeling happiness, grateful, and accomplished, just to name a few. However, this is just as true for the less pleasant emotions, like anger, sadness, frustrations, etc. When we’re feeling…
Certain aspects of ADHD are fairly well understood and are common knowledge. For instance, many people know that inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity are symptoms of ADHD. These are some of the struggles we face. However, there are other aspects of ADHD that aren’t as well known or understood. Some aren’t discussed as much as others….
ADHD affects women and girls in various different ways. It also doesn’t look quite the same in women as it does in men. For a long time, women with ADHD were often overlooked. This is mostly due to the fact that most still think of the hyperactive boys. This isn’t the case. It is certainly…
ADHD affects both men and women and can take a toll. How it affects ADHDers will vary, depending on gender, experiences, and so on. As the title suggests, for this post, I will discuss how having ADHD affects girls and women. ADHD can be a struggle for women with ADHD. It affects us in several…
