ADHD Quick Facts
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—ADHD—is a brain-based disorder that affects about one in ten school-aged children. Symptoms continue into adulthood for more than half.
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Fear of talking especially groups
I have really bad ADHD and in my family my brothers were smart and bullish, when I talked And screwed it up. They would cut ME OFF and I would screw up more and developed a fear of talking especially in groups. I wasn’t aware that my adhd was such a big problem until I … Read more
My Journey to Understanding I Am Not Broken
ADHD in adulthood brings many challenges. My obsessive nature and tendency to procrastinate can make it difficult to manage my time effectively. Additionally, regulating my emotions and focusing on tasks can be a struggle. I find that talking through my problems and thoughts helps me to process them better. Stress and anxiety are also frequent … Read more
I was a lost soul, driving blindly in the fast lane.
My life was a foggy and fast-forwarded movie. I jumped from project to project, and person to person. I was prescribed depression and anxiety medicines, but never took them. It was chaos at home and boredom/daydreaming at school. Friends, school, chores, and career prospects were hard to manage. Impatience and boredom led me to procrastinating … Read more
How Does ADHD Impact Romantic Relationships?
ADHD can play a significant role in the health of romantic relationships and their eventual success. How can partners help one another?
Who are the Professionals a Family May Need for ADHD Support?
Families work with a variety of medical, mental health, educational, and lifestyle support professionals for the care and well-being of their children.
My life is a mess
My life is a mess with a lot going on my mind depression and anxiety and panic attacks and PTSD and ADHD
Michelle McCormack
You Should’ve Feared Me More
Avatar: The Last Airbender circulates consistently amist silent desire to watch a new show. I’ve feared my ADHD would consume my humanity. Sarah St Sauver
Sensory Overload
When info enters my brain, it feels like it gets scrambled. Some of it is amplified. Some minimized. Some lost. Not sure what’s important or not. Briana Quinlan