Boundaries are not limitations; instead, they are essential guidelines that define our self-worth, protect our mental and physical health, and foster positive relationships.

Workplace bullying refers to repeated, deliberate mistreatment by individuals or groups that cause harm to the target's emotional well-being and job performance. Bullying can take various forms, including verbal abuse, exclusion, sabotage, or spreading rumors. Adults with ADHD, with their unique characteristics, often become easy targets for workplace bullying.

ADHD is a complex condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These traits can make it challenging for individuals to manage their time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize tasks. Establishing clear boundaries can be instrumental in managing these symptoms and maintaining a sense of control over one's life.

Radical gratitude is the ability to feel grateful even during moments of intense pain and hardship. It's like finding a nugget of gold in a pile of dirt. By embracing gratitude, we can counteract cynicism and hopelessness, and find a powerful source of positivity and resilience.

Low dopamine levels in the brain can have various effects on both physical and mental well-being.

EFT provides individuals with RSD a practical and effective method to regulate their emotions. By acknowledging and tapping on specific emotions associated with rejection sensitivity, individuals can find relief from overwhelming emotional responses and regain a sense of calm and stability.

Sluggish Cognitive Tempo is not officially recognized as a standalone diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, it is often considered a subtype of ADHD or a related condition. Individuals with SCT often exhibit symptoms such as daydreaming, mental fogginess, slow processing speed, and low motivation. They may appear to be "in their own world" and struggle with sustained attention and alertness.

With the rise of online communities and groups, more people with ADHD are turning to these platforms for guidance and support.

The symptoms of comorbid anxiety can worsen the symptoms of ADHD, making it more challenging for individuals to function in their daily lives. Symptoms of anxiety can include excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty sleeping.

Whether or not ADHD can get worse in adulthood is a complex question. Some studies have shown that ADHD symptoms can worsen in adulthood, while others have shown that they can remain stable or even improve.

The other day I forgot the word “tweezers”. It simply fell out of my brain, and I sat there trying to explain what I was talking about. “You know…. That thing that plucks your eyebrow hair. You know… pluckers?”

Cluttering behaviors are very common for ADHDers. Like me, some of us hide our clutter, and for others, their clutter is out there for the world to see.

While I would love to say “do this” and it works perfectly every time, I can’t. The truth is that the skill needed will be person and situation specific.

Look… if you didn’t see me write it down, then chances are I only heard the first thing you said and maybe, on a good day, the last thing. Why? Because I struggle with auditory processing disorder. Auditory processing disorder is yet another arm of sensory processing disorder, but more narrowly focuses on auditory information, specifically in verbal communication.

I can’t wear a turtleneck shirt. I struggle sometimes even with a crew neck shirt. When I wear a turtleneck, I feel as if I am suffocating or being strangled by a conglomerate of angry threads. This goes beyond just a distaste for these types of necklines. My abhorrence is intense and real. If I am forced into one of these necklines, I feel as if my soul wants to scratch its way out of my body.

All of a sudden, I found myself slumped on the couch only watching television that featured zombies. I had become a zombie rising. My brain was a liquid goo that was rotting inside my heavy skull. I realized at that moment on that couch watching zombies on television that this was burnout! I was like a decaying zombie numbly going about their business.

Have you heard of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)? People with RSD experience an intense and overwhelming reaction to real or imagined criticism and may view playful teasing as ridicule and mockery. RSD leads to rejection anxiety, negative ruminations, decreases in self-esteem, and self-isolating behaviors. People with RSD compensate with perfectionism or by people pleasing and often see themselves as failures for not living up to the expectations of others.

Hyperfocus is the “clinical phenomenon of ‘locking on’ to a task” (Ozel-Kizil et al., 2016, p. 352). Bottom line, if we are uninterested, we have a hard time paying attention, however, if we are interested or excited about the topic or situation, we are all in and our amazing ability to pay attention becomes a superpower.

People with ADHD face criticism from others their entire lives. Criticism has not only been found to be detrimental to our confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth but is associated with depression and anxiety.