The internal decision to seek an assessment is huge; the next step of telling others can feel even bigger. Many people fear being dismissed or misunderstood when sharing their concerns about ADHD . However, communicating effectively can transform this process from a source of anxiety into an opportunity for greater support and clarity. This guide provides clinically informed strategies and professional language to help you navigate these crucial conversations. Talking to Your

Feeling stuck while the rest of the world moves is a frustrating reality for those with Executive Function challenges.  The most frustrating part of Executive Function challenges is knowing exactly what you need to do, yet feeling completely unable to start. This is not laziness or a lack of motivation; it is a neurological hurdle known as task initiation . If your brain struggles to switch from planning mode into action mode, this toolkit provides three straightforward, clin

If your life feels constantly overwhelmed, you are not alone. For many adults, the core symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD, namely, chronic disorganisation, restlessness, and difficulty starting tasks, look, feel, and sound exactly like severe anxiety. This overlap is why so many people are either misdiagnosed or struggle for years without the correct path forward. Understanding the fundamental difference between anxiety caused by ADHD and anxiety as a separate condition is the cri

It is common for women  and girls  with undiagnosed ADHD to spend their lives feeling fundamentally misunderstood. When ADHD symptoms present as internal chaos, intense emotionality, and exhaustive masking , they often fall outside the traditional, hyperactivity-focused criteria, resulting in countless missed diagnoses for females  across the lifespan. For decades, a narrow focus on visible, hyperactive symptoms meant that their struggles (often internalised, subtle, or maske

Have you spent your life feeling like you’re running a race no one else can see? For decades, the image of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was dominated by the visible, disruptive child in a classroom. If you weren’t bouncing off the walls, you were overlooked. Today, we know the reality of ADHD in adulthood is often a silent, internal struggle; a complex mix of disorganisation , chronic overwhelm, and emotional turbulence. If you suspect you may have been mis