Women and ADHD: The Hidden Story
I’ve probably mentioned in the past that most ( honestly probably every single one of them) of my co workers are walking the hospital halls with some level of ADHD. Having ADHD , you can pinpoint certain behaviors that let you know that you are among your people. Jokes aside, I can only imagine how […]
When Kindness Feels Like A Setup
When someone expresses interest in me, whether it’s a compliment, a crush, or just something kind, I don’t feel flattered. I feel… cringe.Like I’ve just been caught doing something wrong. It’s not that I don’t want to be liked. I do. I crave connection. I want to feel seen. But the moment someone actually doessee […]
“How Much Can You Fit In There ?”
Ever since I got curious about ADHD, I can’t stop seeing it everywhere. From emotional overreactions to forgetting my coffee in the microwave for the fifth time, it all feels suspiciously ADHD-coded. The other day, I was talking to my coworkers about a teammate who’s super nice, almost to the point of people-pleasing. One of […]
If Motivation Feels Impossible,Read This
Open your favorite social media app and scroll for a few seconds. I bet you will see at least one post about motivation. You know the ones. Someone saying if you just wanted it badly enough, you could change your whole life overnight. The message is always the same: either you are motivated, or you […]
The ADHD Pattern No One Talks About: Disappearing to Keep the Peace
For most of my life, I’ve felt like I had to keep things calm. Smooth. Peaceful. Easy.Not for me.For everyone else. And I think I know when that started. When I was a kid ,maybe around six , my mom left me with my grandpa for what felt like forever.In reality, it was probably only […]
Pattern Recognition: An Underrated ADHD Superpower (and Struggle)
I was having a conversation with a coworker the other day, and it really got me thinking. In the past month or so of being in this new job, I’ve noticed something about myself. Pattern recognition is a huge part of how I manage my ADHD. Let me explain. For a lot of us with […]
How Sleep Deprivation Wrecks My ADHD Brain
I usually pull inspiration for this blog straight from real life. No fluff. No filler. Just the mess I’m living through in real time. Today’s subject? Sleep. Or more specifically, *the complete lack of it*. This morning, I drove to work on maybe 4 hours of sleep. Same thing the night before. And the night […]
Foggy with a chance of a meltdown.
It’s been a while since I’ve gone even one day without my ADHD medication. With the ongoing shortage of Adderall, Vyvanse, Focalin, you name it, a lot of people are struggling. Pharmacies can’t keep them stocked. People are rationing. Some are quitting their meds not by choice, but by necessity. Honestly, I’ve been lucky. Somehow, […]
The Fairness Trigger: How ADHD Turns Small Wrongs Into Big Feels
Why Fairness Feels So Personal When You Have ADHD I’ve always had a strong reaction to unfairness.Someone cuts in line? I can’t just shrug it off.A coworker takes credit for something I did? I stew about it all day.Even small things, like getting blamed for something I didn’t do as a kid, still echo in […]
ADHD: When You’re Either Doing Everything or Nothing
⚡ The ADHD Switch: From “Let’s Conquer the World” to “Let’s Rot in Silence” Having ADHD is no walk in the park, but at the same time? I can honestly say I couldn’t imagine living without it.(Maybe because I never have, dumbass.) I can’t imagine living without the absolute highs of having the energy and […]