adhd
From Sonic speed to a brain trapped in an overload loop
Finding the right ADHD medication dose is like playing hot and cold, except every change takes weeks to show if it’s working or making things worse
Adult ADHD
scaisnotsochillandcool
We delve into the real reason why many GPs won't prescribe your ADHD medication (spoiler alert: it's about Dollar, dollar bills, y'all)
adhd
Lessons from Space Mountain
Happy birthday to The Moment. A rollercoaster 365-day journey that involved everything from feeling like a fraud to finding peace in community. Here's four hard truths I've learned about navigating a broken system.
adhd
The doors in my mind are finally getting organised
My ADHD medication journey and what changed after two months on Elvanse
autism
Denim and other horrible things: a tale of sensory icks and nightmares
I wanted to describe what it's like living with sensory differences as an AuDHD-er and I couldn't think of how to do it without creating an incredibly long list that absolutely no one would want to read. On that basis, I felt the best way to
adhd
A day in the life on ADHD medication
The first 24 hours on Elvanse has shown small gains and unexpected side effects
autism
No pity: six things not to say to someone with autism or ADHD
Articles that say there's no right or wrong way to react when someone tells you about a diagnosis aren't right. There is definitely a wrong way to do it.
adhd
ADHD crisis in NI is a dark, gut-wrenching parody of neglect
Briefing paper for Stormont exposes the North's deep-rooted failures in addressing ADHD, highlighting a lack of adult services and a grim future without urgent action.
adhd
Public interest vs privacy
ADHD policy discussions withheld by Department of Health stating "the public interest is more heavily weighted in favour of maintaining the exemption of some of the documents in this request."
adhd
Medication at last, but it's been a costly journey
It's time to finally try ADHD medication and see if it makes any tangible difference to my day-to-day life
masking
My Journey with ADHD and being a young refugee
Hey hey! I’m a young person who has navigated the complexities of living with ADHD while also adapting to life as a refugee. My story is one of resilience, struggle, and ultimately, growth. I’d like to share that journey with you, hoping it might resonate or help others
masking
"No one believes me"
“No one believes me”; a heartbreaking theme uncovered within research by Miller et al (2021)* on masking experiences. Within this research, masking is defined as “a term used by the autistic community to describe the suppression of aspects of self and identity to “fly under the radar” or “appear normal,