As society gets busier and more chaotic, it’s affecting many of us, so knowing the signs of burnout is important. Many things can lead to burnout, such as stress, being overworked, and even living with neurodivergent or mental health conditions.
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Late ADHD Diagnosis: One Year On
Read moreYesterday marks one year since my late ADHD diagnosis, so I wanted to reflect upon how this year’s been. Late ADHD diagnosis affects many people across the world, as society is starting to learn more about the condition.
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Surviving Christmas with ADHD and Autism: Tips to Manage Festive Expectations
Read moreNavigating Christmas with ADHD and Autism can be a confusing, overwhelming and stressful time. These neurological conditions are largely ‘invisible’ and misunderstood by many, so the challenges we face are often overlooked by society during times like Christmas.
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Self-Destructive Behaviours: Ways to Recognise and Remove Them
Read moreI’m sure we’ve all been self-destructive at some point in our lives right? Self-destructive behaviours are deliberate actions we do that negatively impact your physical or mental health, which compromises your wellbeing.
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Adult ADHD: My Assessment and Diagnosis Experience
Read moreI had my adult ADHD assessment last week and wanted to share the diagnosis journey with you. It was a shorter road than some have experienced, but still long, as I was first referred seven months ago.
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ADHD: The Different Symptoms for Adults and Children
Read moreIn recent months I’ve started the process of being assessed for ADHD as an adult. This is something I NEVER thought I would write, but that’s because I had no clue what it really looks like. The media and society have stereotyped it as something young boys have who can’t sit still.
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How Food Additives Can Affect Child (and Adult!) Behaviour
Read moreDoes your child have a lot of tantrums? Are they addicted to certain foods? Are they moody, aggressive or argumentative? Do they dominate other children during play? Are they good, then difficult, then good constantly?
