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Are my Headaches Linked to ADHD?
DID YOU KNOW? ADHDers are more likely to experience headaches & migraines . Most commonly, our headaches are caused by stress relating...
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Jan 5, 20242 min read


Do you Resist the Urge of Oral Fixations?
An oral fixation is a compulsion to stimulate with the mouth. (Not all ADHDers experience this and not all people who experience this have ADHD) Oral Fixations can manifest as ... Chewing lips or cheeks Smoking or vaping Nail biting Boredom eating Chewing on blankets, towels, or clothing We often use these as a way to relieve stress , regulate emotions , and even help us focus . Having an oral fixation is not a bad thing by itself but problems can arise when the st
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Dec 28, 20231 min read


Taming the ADHD Beast by Reframing Symptoms as Animal Instincts
One way to tame our ADHD symptoms is to understand our animal instincts behind them. There's often a survival reason behind many of...
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Dec 21, 20231 min read


ADHD & How Trauma Can Affect Relationships
Discover how trauma and ADHD impact relationships. Learn how to navigate emotional triggers, improve communication, and foster healthier con
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Dec 14, 20231 min read


ADHD & Misophonia: Why Do Sounds Tick Me Off?
Misophonia is a strong feeling and reaction to specific sounds. It's very common amongst people with AD HD and sensory sensitivities....
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Dec 7, 20231 min read


"I Can't Live Without You!" ADHD Hyperfixations with People
Do ADHDers become easily infatuated? Hyperfixation occurs for ADHDers when we become almost unbreakably interested and captivated by...
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Nov 30, 20232 min read


The Troubled Relationship of ADHD & Consistency
ADHDers have a unique love-hate relationship with consistency. Our brains THRIVE on routines and we often love eating our same favorite...
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Nov 24, 20232 min read


The ADHD Skin Picking, Lip Chewing, Nail Biting Dilemma
Many ADHDers report problems with picking at the skin on their lips, fingers, face, and more. Skin picking is commonly used as a stim or...
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Nov 14, 20231 min read


Fighting ADHD Frustration: Strategies to Calm Irritability
Frustration is an emotion that everyone feels, but for many ADHDers, it hinders our ability to navigate daily tasks into adulthood....
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Nov 3, 20231 min read


How ADHD's Creative Spark Can Nurture Innovative Thinking
In the world of ADHD, there's often a unique and potentially surprising connection to creativity . Did you know that ADHDers are three...
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Oct 27, 20233 min read


How Trauma Can Affect Our Reactions to Stressful Situations
When cornered in a stressful situation , individuals with ADHD often use 1 or more of the “F Trauma Responses”. FIGHT Immediately...
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Oct 20, 20233 min read


Escaping the ADHD People Pleasing Trap
Do you say "sorry" a lot, over-commit yourself, go along with other people's ideas even if you don't fully agree, and suppress your true...
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Oct 13, 20232 min read


Chasing Carrots & Dodging Distractions – Focus for Growth!
Do you ever feel like a horse in constant motion with blinders and a carrot dangling in front of your face? ADHDers often wake up each...
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Oct 5, 20232 min read


Unmasking the ADHD Clumsiness Conundrum
Many ADHDers claim to be exceptionally “Clumsy“ or “accident-prone“. It’s not uncommon for us to frequently... Knock stuff over or drop...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read


Overwhelmed by Daily Choices? Decision Fatigue & ADHD Connection
Anyone can get decision fatigue after making many stressful and complex decisions . But ADHD brains can be stuck in this overwhelm...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read


"Gimme a minute.😩" Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Transitions
Many ADHDers find that we need time to just sit and rest between transitions like... Getting out of the shower Taking breaks /Going back...
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Sep 11, 20232 min read


How to Conquer Daily Life (with Executive Dysfunction & ADHD)
The MOST widespread issue amongst ADHDers is a chronic struggle with daily functioning. We often feel ashamed by our struggles with...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read


Breaking the Chains of ADHD Paralysis
Many ADHDers relate to the feeling of being STUCK or PARALYZED . We might feel paralyzed by… Guilt or shame from past social interactions...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read


Escaping the ADHD DOOM SCROLLING Vortex
DOOM SCROLLING happens when we get sucked into the dopamine trap of scrolling endless content on the internet. The internet is DESIGNED...
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Aug 17, 20231 min read


Where did ___ go?? I JUST had it!
Have you ever experienced any of these? Desperately searching for your phone while on a phone call Setting down your glasses and having...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read
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