Guest Blogs

Adult Blogs

Guest blog posts written by and for adults with ADHD and comorbid conditions.

A woman holding her palm to her chest and taking a deep breath -- mindfulness practices to calm rejection sensitive dysphoria.

Adult Blogs

“How I Dismantle My RSD with Mindfulness”

“I don’t always get it right, and RSD sometimes gets the best of me, but regularly practicing...

An illustration of a female doctor taking notes while listening to a patient describe their challenges with suspected ADHD.

Adult Blogs

“15 Ways to Make ADHD Patients Feel Seen and Heard.”

"I have been treating ADHD for more than 15 years and what my new patients tell me about the...

A photograph of a man jumping over a white fence, breaking free from ADHD paralysis.

Adult Blogs

“5 Ways to Escape ADHD Paralysis”

"Though executive dysfunction is a part of living with ADHD, there are ways around it. The following...

A diverse group of people of various ages around the dinner table, practicing a gratitude exercise.

Adult Blogs

“A Feel-Good Gratitude Exercise for the Season of Thanks”

“Gratitude is an essential practice for those of us with ADHD, as we often harbor a nagging...

Coworkers gathered around a table engaged in conversation. A positive work environment helps all employees, including neurodivergent employees, thrive.

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“Great Leaders Foster a Positive Work Environment for All Employees”

"If you hold a leadership position in your workplace, commit to these five strategies to create a...

An illustration of a woman looking at herself in the mirror with quiet confidence, surrounded by motivational sticky notes. "Why don't I trust myself?" is a common question that individuals with undiagnosed ADHD ask themselves until they learn of the condition. The illustration captures the importance of self-awareness in learning to trust oneself and manage ADHD.

Adult Blogs

“I Learned I Couldn’t Trust Myself, Then I Found I Had Undiagnosed ADHD.”

“Perfection isn’t a prerequisite for self-trust... It’s consistency in another form: knowing that I...

An illustration of person at a desk looking up with a confused expression at an analog clock from which the numbers are floating away. This image captures the theme of "losing track of time," a common issue with ADHD. Image generated by AI.

Adult Blogs

“Losing Track of Time? 8 Ways to End ADHD Time Blindness”

“From alarms and task chunking to time-estimation exercises, the strategies below can help you...

Flat design illustration of a vibrant and busy pharmacy, showing pharmacists preparing medications behind the counter while several people wait in line. The scene is colorful with shelves stocked with health products, utilizing a blur effect to convey motion and activity. The DEA classifies stimulants as Schedule II substances for their “high potential for abuse," but this way of framing ADHD medication may be the reason for ongoing shortages. Image generated by AI.

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“The Case for Reclassifying ADHD Stimulants”

“Like many psychiatrists, I have taken the Schedule II classification of stimulants at face value for...

"Disclosing my ADHD is really about showing you the inner workings of my mind."

Adult Blogs

“Dear Neurotypicals: I Don’t Disclose My ADHD for Fun”

“Disclosing my ADHD is a carefully calculated risk that’s more about substantive outcomes than...

A stylized illustration featuring a red fire extinguisher labeled "Self Awareness" actively spraying a white substance to extinguish small flames in front of it on a light blue background. The design is minimalist with a cartoonish yet detailed style, emphasizing the concept of self-awareness quelling inner turmoil or challenges caused by ADHD, represented by the flames.

Adult Blogs

“How Self-Awareness Can Extinguish ADHD’s Little Fires”

“To live with unmanaged ADHD is to face constant fires that threaten to burn us and our loved ones,...

Penn Holderness on the benefits of ADHD hyperfocus

Adult Blogs

On the Awesomeness of ADHD Creativity

“When your brain feels, sees, and smells everything, it is more likely than the neurotypical brain to...

Illustration of a young woman with ADHD experiencing a sensory meltdown at a crowded mall, designed using flat design principles. The woman appears distressed in the center of the image, surrounded by simplified, stylized figures of people in a bustling environment. The background is vibrant with colors, contrasting with the muted tones used to depict the woman, highlighting her overwhelmed state. The entire scene is rendered in a minimalistic style, emphasizing emotional expression through simplified visual elements

Adult Blogs

“When ADHD Overstimulation Meltdowns Happen, Give Us Grace – and Space”

“The problem with ADHD is that I not only have trouble paying attention, but I also have trouble...

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“5 Ways to Escape ADHD Paralysis”

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“A Feel-Good Gratitude Exercise for the Season of Thanks”

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“Great Leaders Foster a Positive Work Environment for All Employees”

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“I Learned I Couldn’t Trust Myself, Then I Found I Had Undiagnosed ADHD.”

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“Losing Track of Time? 8 Ways to End ADHD Time Blindness”

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“The Case for Reclassifying ADHD Stimulants”

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“Dear Neurotypicals: I Don’t Disclose My ADHD for Fun”

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“How Self-Awareness Can Extinguish ADHD’s Little Fires”

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